MOUNT FOREST – Students are hitting the track at Wellington Heights Secondary School on June 3 for the return of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life. It’ll be the first Relay For Life event held at the school in three years.
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Perth-Wellington candidates discuss race, gender, vaccine mandates in Alma
ALMA – Questions from the audience opened the door to discussions that included misinformation and references to discredited theories at a provincial all-candidates meeting here on May 31.
Walk for Guide Dogs raises over $4,400
MOUNT FOREST – The annual Walk for Dog Guides here raised over $4,400 on Saturday.
Police looking for clues after hit and run involving teen bicyclist
SOUTHGATE – On May 31 at about 8:20pm, emergency crews responded to the scene at a Southgate Township address on the north side of Highway 89, the boundary road between Wellington North and Southgate.
First Drayton Rotary Cruise Night of 2022 to be held June 6 in Kinsmen Park
DRAYTON - The Drayton Rotary Club, of District 6330, is bringing back its successful Cruise Nights car shows this summer.
Faces and Life exhibition opens at Minto Arts Gallery on June 2
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is presenting Faces and Life, an exhibition by Diane Morgan, at the Minto Arts Gallery.
Lifeguard shortage impacts program hours at Mount Forest and Arthur swimming pools
WELLINGTON NORTH – Outdoor pools in Mount Forest and Arthur will be open this summer with a change in operating hours due to staffing challenges.
Chose your own adventure at local library
Wellington County Library programs are up and running, and we have something for everyone!
Fitness on the Farm held at Mapleton farm
Fitness on the Farm – Local fitness trainer Leona Ottens hosted Fitness on the Farm at her Mapleton farm on May 29.
Theatre Norwell to stage Ted Johns’ classic The Farm Show
PALMERSTON - Theatre Norwell is set to stage The Farm Show edited by Ted Johns.
Reflections: Happy Pride Month
Happy Pride Month everyone! I really like the month of June for many reasons: – the weather…
Palmerston Legion seeking information on soldier
Seeking information – The Palmerston branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is seeking information…
Arthur Legion makes donations to two local hospitals
Legion aids hospitals – On May 18 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 226 of Arthur presented a…
Mount Forest Horticultural Society hosted annual plant sale
Plant sale – The Mount Forest Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale at Mount Forest Greenhouses on May 28.
Garden Festival, Firefighters breakfast in Harriston
MINTO - Visitors to the Harriston-Minto Community Centre this weekend can enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading outside to fill their spring gardening needs.