WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mike Duhacek did not walk alone through Arthur on Tuesday when he began day four of his seven-day, 212km “Help Me Bury Cancer” campaign to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. “The response I’ve had from small towns has been phenomenal,” he said.
Crime Stoppers Month celebrates 35th anniversary
Standing together against crime – The Crime Stoppers flag was proudly raised in front of the…
Motor-free parade in Holstein draws crowd
Crowd pleaser – The tiny community of Holstein was bursting at the seams on Dec. 10 as hoards of spectators lined its main streets to watch the annual non-motorized Christmas Parade.
Journey to Bethlehem brings first Christmas to life
ALMA – The Alma community along with three local churches, Hope Springs United, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, and Alma Bible, combined resources to put on a well-attended live nativity experience, Journey to Bethlehem, on Dec. 15, 16 and 17.
Mount Forest Lions hosted Breakfast with Santa event
MOUNT FOREST – The main hall at the Mount Forest and District Sportsplex was alive with the…
Moorefield Optimists hosted Santa Claus Parade
Santa visits Moorefield – The Moorefield Optimists hosted the community’s Santa Claus Parade on…
Drayton’s Christmas parade welcomed Santa and Mrs. Claus to town
Date night for Santa and Mrs. Claus – For 20 years in a row, Santa has attended Drayton’s…
Arthur celebrates the season
All fired up – There were no chestnuts to roast over an open fire, but there were plenty of…
A Tropical Christmas warmed up Arthur’s Christmas parade
Warm wishes – A Tropical Christmas was the theme for Arthur’s 2022 Christmas parade on Nov. 26.…
Fill A Cruiser event supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington
Making children smile – Mount Forest Canadian Tire and the Ontario Provincial Police joined…
Arthur Lions Club Handmade Christmas Craft Show held Nov. 20
Handmade crafts – Fred Bovenkerk of Dundalk braved the weather on Nov. 20 to bring his…
Craft show a Drayton tradition
DRAYTON – Drayton’s Christmas Craft Show was originally the brainchild of well known local crafter Barb Dickieson.
Wellington Heights student receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award
MOUNT FOREST – An incredibly surprised Tori van Tol was awarded a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal at the school on Nov. 8 in recognition of her recent act of heroism. Last month she pulled a crash victim from their vehicle just before it burst into flames.
Remembrance ceremony held in Clifford
Remembrance service – Harriston Royal Canadian Legion Branch 296 held a Remembrance ceremony at…
Local Junior Farmers host Pumpkin Pajamarama event
DRAYTON – The Wellington County Junior Farmers hosted their 2022 Pumpkin Pajamarama in the park across from Drayton’s fairgrounds on Oct. 29.