KENILWORTH – Wellington North is raising prices at the Mount Forest cemetery in an attempt to reach full cost recovery.
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Rink project at PMD Arena in Drayton to cost $3 million
MAPLETON – The replacement of the rink and refrigeration system at the PMD Arena in Drayton will cost Mapleton $2,944,782, and be completed by Ball Construction Limited.
Wellington North approves budget, 3.2% tax levy increase
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council has approved the township's 2026 budget, including a tax levy increase of 3.16%.
Holstein parade draws crowds Dec. 13
HOLSTEIN – The guest of honour hitched a ride on a wagon pulled by horses during Holstein’s Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 13.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation to ‘light up’ hospital until Dec. 23
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation is hoping to once again make things a little brighter for the staff and patients who will be spending time at the hospital this holiday season.
Westario announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation
BROCKTON – Westario Power, which supplies electricity to communities in the Town of Minto, has announced the proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation.
Dentists pledge $40,000 to new pool
MOUNT FOREST – McFarlane Family Dental of Mount Forest has committed $40,000 to the construction of the new Mount Forest outdoor pool, specifically two lifeguard chairs.
Wellington north increases fees, charges for township services
KENILWORTH – Fees and charges for township services in Wellington North will be increasing as of Jan. 1.
Warm Winter Wishes campaign continues at Wellington Heights
MOUNT FOREST – For more than 20 years, the Grade 12 business leadership class at Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) in Mount Forest has championed a Warm Winter Wishes charity initiative.
Wellington North water, wastewater rates increasing by 2%, 4%
KENILWORTH – Water rates in Wellington North are set to increase by two per cent, and wastewater rates by 4%, every year from now until 2031.
Festivities flooded Drayton for Santa’s parade
DRAYTON – Santa and Mrs. Claus prepare to make their grand entrance at the fire hall following Drayton’s festive parade on Dec. 5, ready to greet excited children and their parents
Santa Claus parades through Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Crowds lined Palmerston’s main street on Dec. 6 to watch this year’s Santa Claus Parade.
Township to continue studying Mount Forest drainage
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North will continue to study stormwater drainage in southeast Mount Forest.
Minto water rate rising 4%; wastewater going up 2%
MINTO – Minto residents can expect their wastewater rates to increase by two per cent next year.
Curling bonspiel raises $10,245 for pool
WELLINGTON NORTH – The third annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel, presented by 88.7 The River, was held on Nov. 7 at the Arthur and Area Curling Club.