MOUNT FOREST - Fire flow testing at private hydrants caused a brief drop in water pressure in Mount Forest on July 6. Water pressure has since been restored.
Community News
Wellington North council endorses Indigenous land acknowledgement
KENILWORTH - Wellington North’s newly endorsed land acknowledgement shouldn’t be the culmination of an attempt at reconciliation, but a starting point, council heard at its June 19 meeting.
Stand United in Minto event celebrates diversity of community
HARRISTON – The Minto community came together to celebrate diversity and take a stand against intolerance here on June 28.
Louise Marshall Hospital closing emergency department after 7pm on July 6
MOUNT FOREST - The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital will close overnight starting at 7pm on July 6 until 7am on July 7.
Bylaw enforcement agreement with Guelph extended again in Wellington North
KENILWORTH - Wellington North has extended an agreement with the City of Guelph for bylaw enforcement services through the rest of the year.
Commercial cannabis production permitted in Wellington North under new bylaw
KENILWORTH - A study examining how to regulate land use for growing cannabis in Wellington North has concluded almost two years after it began with the passing of a new bylaw to permit commercial cannabis production in Wellington North.
Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair competition set for July 8
HARRISTON – The 2023 Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair Competition will feature seven competitors for the junior ambassador title and three in the senior category. The competition will be held on July 8 at the Harriston-Minto Community Centre Auditorium.
Palmerston Tim Hortons has another record Smile Cookie campaign
PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Tim Hortons once again had a record Smile Cookie campaign in May, raising $14,602 for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF).
Alma celebrates Canada Day in Wallace Cumming Park
ALMA – Canada Day events in Alma began at noon on July 1, with a parade entering Wallace Cumming Park to an open patch of grass where a ceremony began.
Arthur celebrates Canada Day
ARTHUR - Over 25 vendors took over Charles Street East in Arthur on Canada Day.
Mapleton celebrates Canada Day at the Drayton Fairgrounds
MAPLETON - From left: Natalie Cochrane, Elle Surnoskie, Paige Cochrane and Lucas Surnoskie had fun on the pirate ship bouncy castle during Canada Day festivities at the Drayton Fairgrounds on July 1.
Mount Forest Patriots defenceman receives $6,000 bursary from dairy farmers
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Patriots defenceman Cameron Lytle is one of eight Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) members chosen to receive a $6,000 bursary from the Diary Farmers of Ontario (DFO) toward their post-secondary education.
Canada Day tournament hosted by Arthur Optimists
ARTHUR - Mixed 3 pitch team, Big Knockers, is ready to hit the ballpark for the Arthur Optimists annual 3 pitch tournament on Canada Day.
U9 Arthur Aces go for gold
ARTHUR - The U9 Arthur Aces took gold for the second year in a row at the Scott Gerrie Memorial Lacrosse Tournament in Fergus on June 25.
Strawberry Social offers taste of summer
MINTO - The Minto Farmers Market offered a taste of summer at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park pavillion on June 24.