MINTO – Minto Minor Hockey’s U11 Mad Dogs came in first place at the Regional Silver Stick Tournament in Wingham on Nov. 30, winning the final game 4-3 in double overtime.
Enjoy festive fun at county libraries
Enjoy festive fun all month long at Wellington County Library this December.
Call for submissions is out for 2026 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators.
Enbridge Gas Ontario and Erin Fire and Emergency Services are working to improve home safety
WELLINGTON COUNTY – On Nov. 25, Enbridge Gas Ontario and Erin Fire and Emergency Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.
Minto supports foodbelt bill
MINTO – Council here has passed a motion in support of Mike Schreiner’s co-sponsored Bill 21: Protect Our Food Act.
Cardiac director: pace yourself when shovelling snow this winter
KITCHENER – As heavy snow hits the region, local emergency departments are preparing for a spike in cardiac events.
County to increase waste facility tipping fee in new year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – At the Nov. 27, county council meeting, council approved a recommendation that will increase the tipping fee at waste facilities from $145 per tonne to $160 per tonne, effective Jan. 1.
WC Wood Foundation donates another $500,000 to St. Joseph’s fundraiser
GUELPH – St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph took a big leap forward in its $15-million Building Better Healthcare Campaign with a $500,000 donation from the WC Wood Foundation.
Arthur’s Santa Claus Parade lit up the night on Nov. 29
ARTHUR – Santa and his reindeer provide the grand finale during Arthur’s Christmas parade before heading to the fire hall for a meet-and-greet with excited children and their families on Nov. 29.
Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society recognizes volunteers with awards
MAPLETON – The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society recognized several volunteers with awards during its annual general meeting on Nov. 29.
Reflections: Emmanuel – God with us
No doubt you are well into the Christmas spirit by now – there being only three weeks till the…
St. John’s Church is selling Christmas puddings
ELORA – St. John’s Church in Elora is selling Christmas puddings made from an Upper Canada recipe from the 1860s.
Minto Optimist Club hosts Palmerston Breakfast with Santa
PALMERSTON – Kynnlee and Paislee Hughes pose with Santa during Palmerston Breakfast with Santa on Nov. 16 at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
Mapleton wastewater treatment plant recognized by GRCA
MAPLETON – Mapleton’s wastewater treatment plant was recognized by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) on Nov. 13.
