PALMERSTON – After going undefeated in pool play on Feb. 27, the Norwell District Secondary School girls curling team defeated John F. Ross from Guelph in the semi-finals 11-2.
Community News
Gift shop raises $8,000 for Palmerston District Hospital
PALMERSTON – Several of the 30 Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop volunteers got together on March 4 to present an $8,000 cheque to Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary president Helen McFadzean.
NDSS competes in Special Olympics Bocce qualifier
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School’s Varsity Reds travelled to Guelph on Feb. 28 to compete in the Special Olympics Bocce qualifier.
Wellington North Mayor’s Breakfast set for April 10
ARTHUR – Wellington North officials are inviting residents, local businesses and stakeholders to join Mayor Andy Lennox for breakfast on April 10 in Arthur.
Minto students win big at VMF CUP
MINTO – Three students from Minto helped clinch the championship for the Orangeville Vikings at the VMF CUP in London in the U11 Atom division Feb. 28 to March 2.
Mapleton farm engulfed in evening mist
MAPLETON – A farm emerges from the mist south of Goldstone on March 6 at about 5pm.
Palmerston hosts co-ed broomball tournament
PALMERSTON – Al and Connie Walter hosted the 17th annual Palmerston co-ed broomball tournament at the Palmerston arena from March 6 through 9.
Celebrate Maple Weekend at a sugarbush April 5 to 6
ONTARIO – Maple syrup season is in full swing, and Maple Weekend will be here in a few weeks.
Wellness retreat with five tiny homes coming to Mapleton
MAPLETON – The go-ahead has been granted for a naturopath to move forward with plans to open a wellness retreat near Cumnock, between Fergus and Arthur.
U of G to host annual College Royal open house
GUELPH – The University of Guelph’s annual College Royal open house and events are set for March 5 to 16.
Annual Meiklejohn Curling Bonspiel a hit in Harriston
MINTO – The Harriston Curling Club held its 114th annual Meiklejohn Curling Bonspiel on Feb. 21 and 22.
Palmerston’s Blessings to You donates to Grove Hub
MINTO – The Blessings to You Thrift and Gift Stores in Palmerston recently donated $3,250 to the Grove Youth Wellness Hub.
High flood risk across Grand River watershed: GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY –The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is a reporting high overall flood risk across the Grand River watershed due to the above average snowpack.
At The Library: Let your imagination go wild this March break
This March break, let your imagination go wild! Explore the wild wonders of the world at your local Wellington County Library branch with our lineup of kids’ programming for all ages.
Bowl for Kids Sake raises nearly $57,000 for BBBS
WELLINGTON NORTH – Great fun was had by both the Mount Forest and Arthur-Alma communities at Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington’s (BBBS) Bowl for Kids Sake fundraisers.