Community News

Legion donation – Mount Forest Royal Canadian Legion President Ken Thompson, right, and Legion…

Fundraiser – The Arthur Lions Club held a chicken dinner at the Arthur and Area Community…

WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have now charged an Arthur woman with impaired driving causing bodily harm in connection with a serious crash here recently. On Feb. 27 at about 5pm, emergency crews responded to a collision involving two vehicles on Highway 6, south of Mount Forest.

HARRISTON – The Town of Minto has allocated $20,000 from the 2022 structural grant component of its Community Improvement Program (CIP) to assist Harriston Legion Branch 296 with funding to bring an elevator in the building back into operation.

MILVERTON - Matthew Rae, former public servant and community and education advocate, won the PC nomination in the riding of Perth-Wellington on March 5.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three northern Wellington youths were part of a national silver-medal winning synchronized skating team.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Residents here will notice a refreshed and modernized look when visiting the township’s website, which was redesigned and launched this year.

MAPLETON – The township is collaborating with the Grand River Conservation Authority on a flood damage assessment study. 

 MINTO - The 12th annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 4 at Pike Lake Golf Centre. The application process for local groups wishing to receive funds from tournament proceeds is now open and will close on April 4.

ABOYNE – Thinking of running for a local council seat? The municipalities of Wellington County have organized a free informational workshop for prospective council members.

ALMA – The 2022 Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale is set for March 13.