MINTO – The Minto Fire Department is seeking support from Centre Wellington as it disbands two specialty rescue teams.
Community News
VON SMART exercise program to celebrate 30 years with record attempt
WELLINGTON COUNTY – VON is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) exercise and falls prevention program on Oct. 17.
Mapleton council presents $250 bursary for youth’s accomplishments
MAPLETON – Cole Amy won gold with Team Ontario in the Box Lacrosse Nationals U13 in Regina, Saskatchewan from Aug. 12 to 17.
NDSS students raise over $2,000 for Terry Fox Foundation
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School held a “Soak a Senior/Staff” event to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation on Sept. 27.
Minto council approves $3,000 structural grant for two Harriston properties
HARRISTON – Council approved a structural grant of $3,000 for two properties at its Oct. 1 meeting.
Minto Safe Communities committee teaches youth importance of bike safety
CLIFFORD – The Minto Safe Communities committee held a bike rodeo on July 13 in conjunction with the Clifford Carnival.
Wellington Heights welcomes new crop of Grade 9 students
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School LINK Crew students and staff have been working hard for several weeks to organize activities to help incoming Grade 9 students transition to high school, including an orientation day at the school on Aug. 28.
Council approves signage grant
HARRISTON – Town council has approved a signage grant through the municipality’s Community Improvement Program (CIP) budget to improve a “longstanding” business in downtown Harriston.
Take a ride on the foam roller
MINTO – Most of us understand stretching will help our range of motion and can reduce our risk of injury … but there are many other benefits, with the most important being, it feels good!
Arthur teacher honoured for incorporating agriculture in lessons
ARTHUR – Pam Woodhouse, a Grade 3 teacher at St. John Catholic school in Arthur, is this year’s recipient of the AgScape Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award.
Clifford splash pad may come to fruition
CLIFFORD – A recently released provincial funding program may be the key to the community of Clifford receiving a new splash pad.
Community invited to participate in ‘Creatures of Clifford’ contest
CLIFFORD – The Clifford community is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new event entitle “Creatures of Clifford.”
Mapleton user fees, charges to increase; public meeting Oct. 8
MAPLETON – Most user fees and charges for municipal services in Mapleton are set to increase, including permits, zoning amendments, animal control, cemetery services and hall rentals.
Mapleton Township to gather input on windmills
MAPLETON – Council here has directed staff to see if there is public interest in becoming 'a willing host' for wind turbines. A company has proposed erecting up to 20 turbines in the township.
Mount Forest woman launches online fundraiser after son hit by car
MOUNT FOREST – A local woman is turning to the community for support in the wake of an accident involving her son during the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival.