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.
Community News
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.
Wellington North awards $285 to Hair by Trina for new sign
KENILWORTH – Wellington North’s community improvement program provides funding for individuals, businesses and organizations working to revitalize or redevelop their buildings or properties.
Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot in Riverstown for December
WELLINGTON NORTH – The county’s Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot has moved to the Riverstown Waste Facility for the month of December and is open to Wellington County residents on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 8am and 4pm.
Mount Forest Lions bring Santa Claus Parade to town
MOUNT FOREST – McFarlane Family Dental was among the local businesses to enter floats in the Mount Forest Lions Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 5.
Annual fill a fire truck food drive at Mount Forest No Frills and Foodland
MOUNT FOREST – Volunteers from the Mount Forest Christmas Bureau and Wellington North firefighters were stationed in the parking lots of the Mount Forest No Frills and Foodland on Dec. 6