Hospital helpers – Louise Marshal Hospital Auxiliary volunteers have been operating a food booth at the Mount Forest Farmers Market this summer, providing drinks and snacks for market-goers, as well as a space to visit.
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Metz Pumpkinfest this weekend
METZ – The annual Metz Pumpkinfest is set for Sept 24.
Mount Forest Christmas Bureau implements changes for 2022
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Christmas Bureau will be changing its giving format.
Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace makes donation to Mount Forest Minor Hockey
Legion donation – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace co-chair Jim Florence recently…
‘You’ve Been Flocked’ campaign returns to raise funds for new outdoor Mount Forest pool
WELLINGTON NORTH - The “You’ve Been Flocked” campaign is back by popular demand with all proceeds going toward a proposed new outdoor pool in Mount Forest.
Coffee House Night in Clifford features art, music and history
CLIFFORD – History, music, literature and art are all on the agenda for an upcoming Culture Days event here.
Terry Fox “do-it-your-own-way” event held in Mount Forest
Terry Fox volunteers – A “do-it-your-own-way” Terry Fox event was held in Mount Forest on the…
Local Legions honour Queen Elizabeth
Local Royal Canadian Legion branches laid wreaths in memory of her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19 as a state funeral was held for her in England.
Food-A-Palooza returns to Drayton
DRAYTON – Hometown Hot Dogs and Sausages has announced the return of their Food-A-Palooza food event in the Drayton municipal parking area directly adjacent to the Drayton Fire Hall.
Minto Safe Communities hosting bike rodeo Sept. 24
HARRISTON – Minto Safe Communities is hosting a bike rodeo for local youngsters.
MYAC hosts pumpkin painting event for youth in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Minto Youth Action Council is hosting a pumpkin painting event at the Grove Hub here on Sept. 26.
Town of Minto hosts Culture Days events
MINTO - The Town of Minto is joining this year’s national celebration of arts and culture by hosting a wide variety of events and activities for Culture Days.
No abnormalities reported in Arthur wastewater treatment plant: annual report
WELLINGTON NORTH - A report required by the province and prepared by the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the township states there were no bypass events, overflows, spills, abnormal discharges, or community complaints between Oct. 1 and May 31 at the Arthur wastewater treatment plant.
Zoning bylaw exception permits future hog barn on 12th Line property in Minto
MINTO – Council here granted a variance to the town’s zoning bylaw at its Sept. 6 meeting to allow for a future 13,000-square-foot pig barn at 5960 12th Line.
Reflections: What God really says about our use of money
Luke 16:1-36 at first view looks like a conundrum. It sounds like God is affirming unethical…