MOOREFIELD – The Moorefield Athletic Association recognized a century of making the community the local destination for a good, old-fashioned ball game.
Community News
Mapleton youth wins OFSAA gold in high jump at Ottawa event
MAPLETON – A local youth has just achieved the top honour in high school track and field. Mapleton resident Joel Rumph won the gold medal in Junior boys high jump at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) championships in Ottawa on June 9.
Arthur Minor Softball receives sponsorship donations
ARTHUR – Arthur Minor Softball has received sponsorship donations from Arthur Opti-Mrs, Arthur 2nd Look and the Arthur Lions Club.
Eh! Comedy Tour headed to The Crown
HARRISTON – More comedy is coming to the Crown theatre here.
Kinsmen host outdoors show in Drayton
DRAYTON - A cool, rainy Sunday provided the perfect conditions to lure outdoor enthusiasts indoors as the Drayton Kinsmen hosted their second annual Outdoors Show on June 11 at the PMD arena.
Clifford Carnival Celebration
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary Celebration Square was officially opened during the annual Clifford Carnival Celebration on June 10.
Mount Forest Lions donate to curling club
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club President George Laurencic, right, presented the Mount Forest Curling Club with a donation of $5,000 towards its capital project.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch of Arthur donates to Louise Marshall Hospital
WELLINGTON NORTH – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 226 of Arthur presented Louise Marshall Hospital with $1,500 on May 17, as part of the Legion’s commitment to supporting the community.
Lovers of the Birds: Common nighthawk
Before I could decide my topic for the June 2023 column my answer came. Our neighbour, Beverly, texted me having seen a common nighthawk. These birds are members of the Nightjar family. Her family had been enjoying a lovely evening sitting outside.
Reflections: Disagreeing well
At a recent All Party Parliamentary Interfaith Caucus meeting, I was intrigued to hear MPs recognize the importance of disagreements. In fact, they emphasized that within a healthy democracy disagreement is necessary.
Stand United in Minto gathering celebrates diversity
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee welcome all to join them for an evening of celebration and to stand united against hate and discrimination on June 28, from 6:30 to 8:30pm.
Saturday fire in Mount Forest not suspicious: deputy fire chief
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North Fire Services volunteer firefighters responded to a small fire on the Saugeen Trail near Martin Street around 7:13pm on June 10.
Raleway festival in Palmerston June 24
PALMERSTON – The All Aboard Palmerston committee encourages everyone to hop aboard and chug along for “Ales on the Rails” at the second annual Raleway Festival.
Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition at Minto Arts Gallery
MINTO – In collaboration with the Minto Arts Council, Norwell District Secondary School’s senior art class is hosting the Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition.
Townhouse block proposed along Jack’s Way in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – Developer Brad Wilson was back before Wellington North council recently regarding another residential development proposed in Mount Forest.