FERGUS – Grace Christian Fellowship is holding another Polar Bear 5k run/walk to raise funds for its youth program.
Police investigating arson at Palmerston Lions Heritage Park
PALMERSTON – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking help from the public after a suspicious fire was reported in Palmerston over the weekend.
WHSS students organize annual Warm Winter Wishes initiative
MOUNT FOREST – For more than 20 years, the Grade 12 business leadership class at Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) in Mount Forest has championed the school’s Warm Winter Wishes charity initiative.
Local martial artists take home gold medals
GUELPH – Students from Guelph Family Martial Arts returned from the Open Martial Arts Championships held Nov. 16 and 17 in Mono with an impressive 10 gold medals.
Enbridge Gas donates $5,000 worth of textbooks to Wellington North Fire Services
WELLINGTON NORTH – Enbridge Gas has donated $5,000 worth of training textbooks to the Wellington North Fire Services.
Mount Forest Lions bring Santa to town
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Santa Claus Parade started strong as a convoy of carefully prepared floats cruised down King Street on Dec. 6.
No shortage of snow for Palmerston parade
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Santa Claus parade pulled out all of the stops on Dec. 7, bringing out the vintage fire engine for a spin down Main Street.
Police beat: Palmerston man facing drug, impaired charges
GUELPH – On the afternoon of Dec. 3 at about 1:20pm, Guelph Police observed a man and woman sitting in a vehicle parked in a commercial parking lot near the intersection of Silvercreek Parkway North and Speedvale Avenue West.
Guelph General Hospital foundation honours supporters
GUELPH – The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital has recognized local business leaders Linda Hasenfratz and Ed Newton for their community and charitable contributions, naming the couple the 2025 recipients of the foundation’s Inspirational Philanthropist Award.
Moorefield welcomes Santa Claus to town with annual parade
MOOREFIELD – Snowy weather created a magical scene in Moorefield on Dec. 7 as the community welcomed Santa to its annual parade.
Impaired driving
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Dec. 3 at about 1:15pm, Wellington County OPP officers were called about a “suspicious” vehicle on River Glen Path.
Santa and Mrs. Claus bring snow to Drayton’s annual parade
MAPLETON – Drayton’s downtown streets were lined with happy, smiling faces during the annual Santa Claus parade on a snowy Dec. 6. Festively adorned floats, sparkling lit-up trucks and tractors, and cheerful performers made the seasonal spectacle not only merry, but very bright.
Necklace stolen by child
GUELPH – City police are reminding people to be careful when interacting with strangers after a woman had her necklace stolen while providing directions to a child.
Harriston residents sizeable donation of $125,000 to MRI+ Campaign
MINTO – Ron and Gerry Leslie of Harriston are pictured with grateful members of the MRI+ Campaign Committee.
Fire and Ice New Year’s event to be held at Palmerston arena on Dec. 29
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto, Minto Fire and All Aboard Palmerston want to light up the sky and bring the fun with the Pre-New Year’s Eve event, Fire and Ice, on Dec. 29.