MOUNT FOREST – Last Friday, a dream in the making for Kay Ayres came true.
Community News
Suzanne Trivers retiring from Mount Forest FHT after 18 years
MOUNT FOREST – The only constant in health care is change.
Council considers funding request from Harriston Historical Society
MINTO – Town council is considering a request from the Harriston Historical Society for financial assistance with two projects.
Council discusses agriculture with WFA’s Janet Harrop
MAPLETON – Township councillors took an opportunity last week to pick the brain of a Wellington Federation of Agriculture (WFA) representative on issues ranging from natural gas and farming demographics to managing the housing crisis.
Stuff a Cruiser event to support Centre Wellington Food Bank
FERGUS – On March 23 to 24, the Fergus Freshco held a successful Stuff a Cruiser event, generating food and cash donations for the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Tour the Town event showcases business opportunities in Clifford, Harriston, Palmerston
MINTO – The Town of Minto will be hosting A “Tour the Town - Downtown Property Open House” on April 20 from 10am to 2pm.
Council approves $73,000 tender for culverts
MINTO – Council here has approved a $73,755 tender award for replacement of two culverts on the town’s 7th Line.
Broomball nationals
MINTO – Several Minto residents participated in the 46th annual Senior Broomball National Championships held in Belleville, March 26 to 30.
Lions boost MRI campaign
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club holds a popular grocery gift card raffle several times a year and it has shared the proceeds of its most recent raffle, $5,300, with the MRI+ Campaign, helping to bring MRI technology to Palmerston and District Hospital.
Lions hosting Walk for Dog Guides
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Lions Club is holding its Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on June 8 at Lions Heritage Park. Registration is at 10am and the walk is at 11am.
Reflections: Life that Never Ends
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. (Rev. 21:4)
Wheelchair sports at Wellington Heights Secondary School
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington Heights Secondary School physical education department head Rob Drost, along with phys-ed teachers Bridget Kosempel and Matt McFarlane, coordinated borrowing of wheelchairs for the purpose of teaching their physical education students the sport of wheelchair basketball.
Revamped PitchIt! Minto contest now open to entrepreneurs
MINTO – The PitchIt! Minto Business Plan Competition started in 2012 to grow small businesses in Minto and increase awareness of the resources available.
Farmers’ Market accepting vendor applications
WELLINGTON NORTH –The Wellington North Farmers’ Market is making plans to open for its 11th season on June 18.
Vendor applications open for Minto Farmers’ Market
PALMERSTON – Applications are now open to join the Minto Farmers’ Market as a 2024 Vendor.