MOUNT FOREST -The 18th annual Mary Lynne Forrest Golf Tournament, held each summer in support of North Wellington Health Care, raised nearly double its 2022 fundraising goal.
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Reflections: “Kennebec Potatoes”
We grew potatoes on my parent’s farm. We harvested the winter Kennebec crop just before the first…
Fall in Love with Maple event encourages sugarbush visits
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) has announced the return of Fall in Love with Maple for its second year.
Zoning bylaw exception permits future hog barn in Minto
MINTO – Minto council granted a variance to the town’s zoning bylaw on Sept. 6, permitting a 13,000-square-foot pig barn on the 12th Line.
Minto council awards contract for janitorial services
MINTO – A three-year contract for cleaning services in Minto, valued at $68,400 was awarded to Mississauga-based Green Maples Environmental by council at a Sept. 6 meeting.
Minto council denies company’s request for building permit extension
MINTO – A request by Golden Canadian Homes for a 15-month extension to prepare for development of a Palmerston Industrial Park property has been denied by council here.
Council rezones agricultural land for RV park septic system
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council approved a change to Wellington North's zoning bylaw, allowing for a new septic system to be installed on agricultural land adjacent to, and benefiting, the Spring Valley RV park.
Palmerston Agricultural Society donates $8,000 to various Minto initiatives, organizations
Helping out – The Palmerston Agricultural Society donated $8,000 to various Minto initiatives and organizations on Aug. 20 at the Minto Farmers Market.
Township signing subdivision agreement for Mount Forest residential development
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township is entering a subdivision agreement with “5053745 Ontario Inc.” (Brad Wilson) for a residential development located in northeast Mount Forest, bordered by Durham Street, London Road North and Birmingham Street East.
Corn-eating contest a hit at local fair
Corn time – The Minto Farmers Market hosted a corn-eating contest at the Palmerston…
Peter’s No Frills Mount Forest donates to Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation
No Frills donation – Each year, Peter’s No Frills Mount Forest runs a “Give a Little, Help a…
Fill-A-Bus event supports Mount Forest Community Food Pantry
Busload for charity – HomeTown Boutique, Apparel and Gifts held its second annual Fill-A-Bus…
Building permits expected this month for Arthur residential development
WELLINGTON NORTH - Holding provisions have been removed from most lots in an ongoing residential development in northeast Arthur.
Harriston fall fair features country carnival and demolition derby
HARRISTON – “Flannel Shirts and Denim Skirts” is the theme of the 2022 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, which takes place from Sept. 16 to 18.
Arthur 150th celebration committee hosts volunteer “thank you” barbecue
Thanks, Arthur – A large Canadian flag is seen hanging behind local politicians and community members at a “thank you” barbecue on Aug. 30 to show appreciation for everyone who made the Arthur 150th celebration and Canada Day weekend a resounding success.