WELLINGTON NORTH - It may be an unseasonably warm Santa Claus parade in Arthur with this year’s theme of “Tropical Christmas.”
Small shed fire knocked down quickly
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North firefighters responded to a rural shed fire around 12:30pm on…
MacTavish named Year of the Garden Hero
MOUNT FOREST - A member of the Mount Forest Horticultural Society was recognized for her gardening gusto at the organization’s annual general meeting on Oct. 13.
Local Legions hosting Remembrance services in north Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Drayton Legion Branch 416 will hold a Remembrance service at 2:30 on Nov. 11 at the cenotaph in Drayton.
Streets in Palmerston to be dedicated to local veteran families on Oct. 29
PALMERSTON – Two new streets named for local veterans will be dedicated in Palmerston this weekend.
Digital Main Street offering in-person workshops for local small businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Digital Main Street, along with the Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton, are hosting two free workshops for local businesses.
Minto celebrates downtown enhancement
MINTO – A celebration of revitalization in local downtowns was held here on Sept. 27.
On Her Shoulders exhibit showcases women in Mount Forest history
MOUNT FOREST - An exhibit showcasing some of the most interesting women in local history is on display at the Mount Forest Museum and Archives.
Zoning bylaw exception permits future hog barn on 12th Line property in Minto
MINTO – Council here granted a variance to the town’s zoning bylaw at its Sept. 6 meeting to allow for a future 13,000-square-foot pig barn at 5960 12th Line.
Harriston fall fair features country carnival and demolition derby
HARRISTON – “Flannel Shirts and Denim Skirts” is the theme of the 2022 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, which takes place from Sept. 16 to 18.
Few races emerge in local elections as Aug. 19 nomination deadline looms
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The deadline to file nomination papers to run for a seat on local councils or school boards in the Oct. 24 municipal election is Aug. 19.
Family displaced by fire
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North Fire Services’ Mount Forest and Arthur stations responded to a report of a house fire on Forest Glen Drive here on Aug. 3.
‘Stop the Stigma’ rally will focus on lives lost to overdose crisis
MOUNT FOREST - International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31 and a Stop the Stigma rally will take place in Mount Forest on Aug. 24 to mark the sombre occasion.
Fair time in Palmerston Aug. 26 to 28
PALMERSTON – The 2022 Palmerston Fair is set to run Aug. 26 to 28 at the fairgrounds in Palmerston.
Drayton Rotary Club pays back $80,000 on commitment for park
DRAYTON – The Drayton Rotary Club has taken a giant stride toward a $100,000 commitment to fund the village’s newest park.