Alzheimer’s walk – Mount Forest was among the area locations to host the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s on May 27.
Taste Real Spring Rural Romp highlights local county lifestyle
Experiencing agriculture – Visitors check out the barn at Mapleton’s Organic Dairy, one of the…
Exhibit celebrates ‘Small Town PRIDE’
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has collaborated with Minto Pride to create “Our Small Town PRIDE: A Celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ Stories and History.”
Reflections: My place
The Psalmist wrote, “Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. The…
Another successful mulch sale for Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington
Mulch ado about something – The annual Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) mulch sale was held at Young’s Home Hardware in Mount Forest on May 13.
Mount Forest Legion donates to Girl Guides
Donation to Guides – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch The Ace committee presented a $1,500 cheque to the Mount Forest Girl Guides on May 20.
Davidson elected to FCM board
TORONTO – At the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conference, Wellington County councillor and Mapleton Mayor Gregg Davidson was re-elected to the FCM board of directors for the 2023-24 term. Davidson is one of 16 members representing the Ontario Caucus.
Norwell student show set to open at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston
HARRISTON – In collaboration with the Minto Arts Council, Norwell District Secondary School’s senior art class is hosting the Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition.
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae visits Wellington Heights Secondary School
MPP visits local school – Wellington Heights Secondary School students were visited by Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae on May 1.
Pie-eating contest with Birmingham Retirement Community
Pie time – Birmingham Retirement Community residents and staff recently participated in a pie-eating contest.
Grand opening for Clifford Snack Shack
ack Shack – A grand opening for Clifford Snack Shack was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
Party in the Park set for June 10
PALMERSTON – The Lulus Band returns to rock Lions Heritage Park at the Party in the Park here on June 10.
Drayton Youth Centre launches new website, seeks volunteers
DRAYTON – The Drayton Youth Centre has gone through many changes in the last couple of years.
Building Bridges Palmerston adds to the local Barn Quilt Trail
Barn quilt project – Building Bridges, which offers adult day programs in Palmerston, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Mapleton Historical society draws full house for presentation on local Black history
MOOREFIELD – About 100 people attended the annual general meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society on May 12 at the Moorefield Community Centre.