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Georgian College sponsoring 2023 Hawks’ Nest competition
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announce Georgian College as the first corporate sponsor for the 2023 Hawks’ Nest competition.
Reflections: Jesus Christ is supreme over all powers and imminent influences
God’s Word declares that “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all…
Minto Youth Action Council to host Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival planned – The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is preparing to host a free…
Public provides budget feedback to Mapleton council
DRAYTON – Rising staffing costs and waste collection were among the topics raised by members of the public at a Mapleton community budget workshop at the PMD arena on Jan. 5.
Family lost home, possessions in Drayton fire
DRAYTON – A family of four lost its home and possessions as a result of Jan. 4 house fire on Wellington Street here. Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson said it was fortunate no one was home when the fire broke out just after 8pm.
Arthur native recognized for work in emergency medical services
KENORA – A former Wellington County resident was recently recognized for a remarkable career in emergency medical service, much of it spent providing first response training in Indigenous communities in Ontario’s far north.
Local funeral directors lauded for 50 years in business
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It might seem an unusual career path right out of high school, but both Graham Giddy and Allan Lee have found being funeral directors to be deeply meaningful, satisfying, and important work. And they each received recognition in 2022 for 50 years in the business.
‘Very frustrating’: township responds to new legislation
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council discussed how to retain control and input into community growth as local bylaws are aligned with new provincial legislation passed last year.
Drayton, Minto minor hockey associations ponder amalgamation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Minor hockey associations based in Mapleton and Minto are pondering an amalgamation. Families involved in both the Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) and the Minto Minor Hockey (MMH) will be given the opportunity to vote on the proposal on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Winter storm batters region, plays havoc with holiday travel
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A major snowstorm disrupted Christmas plans and stranded travellers across the region between Dec. 23 and 26.
Mount Forest Lions make donation to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Lions donation – The Mount Forest Lions donated $5,369 in proceeds from a Dec. 14 food gift card…
Reflections: Letting the story change us
Once again Christmas and its “trimmings” are behind us (except of course for the imminent,…
Council denies rezoning for home on family’s land in Arthur
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council voted against rezoning land in the northern reaches of Arthur to permit the construction of a home, with Mayor Andy Lennox voicing several concerns with the proposal during a recent public meeting.
2022 Edna Litt Memorial Award presented to Ethel Weber
Memorial award – The 2022 Edna Litt Memorial Award was presented to Ethel Weber at the annual…