MINTO – Council here has passed a resolution indicating the town’s support for plans by NRStor Inc. to upgrade its groundbreaking energy storage facility in Harriston.
Community News
Peace on Earth theme of Alma Santa parade
Christmas parade – The Alma Optimist Club Santa Claus Parade marked St. Nick’s final pre-Christmas trip though Wellington County on Dec. 18.
Centre seeks support for position to help keep seniors connected
MINTO – The local Seniors Centre for Excellence (SCE) is seeking financial support to continue funding the centre’s ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged) coordinator position.
All but two committee, board positions filled for Wellington North members
KENILWORTH – With the exception of two appointments, all committee and board positions represented by Wellington North members have been filled.
Santa’s workshop display created at Birmingham Retirement Community
Residents of Birmingham Retirement Community created a Santa’s Workshop display, complete with reindeer, at the seniors residence for the holiday season.
Mapleton changes time of regular monthly meeting
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to change the time of one of its regular monthly meetings from 1pm to 4pm.
Building trending down in 2022
MAPLETON – After a busy year in 2021, building activity in the township appears headed back to more typical levels as 2022 comes to a close.
Journey to Bethlehem brings first Christmas to life
ALMA – The Alma community along with three local churches, Hope Springs United, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian, and Alma Bible, combined resources to put on a well-attended live nativity experience, Journey to Bethlehem, on Dec. 15, 16 and 17.
Naughty, nice or inexplicable?
Santa Claus has had a pretty busy season so far.
Drayton U11 Black team are regional Silver Stick champs
Regional Silver Stick champs – The Drayton U11 Black team won the regional International Silver…
Stocking program assists isolated area seniors
MAPLETON – Area seniors will be receiving a package of Christmas cheer courtesy of the local Seniors Centre for Excellence (SCE).
Harriston Legion Ladies Auxiliary recognized
Auxiliary honours – Harriston Legion Ladies Auxiliary members Fran Rogers and Myrtle Gilbert…
Local athletes represent Rise Combat at Pan Am kickboxing championships in Brazil
Medalists – Two athletes from Rise Combat in Mount Forest recently returned from the Pan Am…
Reflections: A Christmas message
This time of year can be so stressful and busy. As clergy we are trying to figure out how we are going to tell the story again this year. There are extra services, extra plans, pageants and productions.
Journey to Bethlehem, Christmas parade part of busy weekend in Alma community
ALMA – The community of Alma is hosting a Journey to Bethlehem live nativity event this week.