ARTHUR – “Eclectica… the Gift Store” will be closing at the end of July, after more than 18 years in Arthur.
Community News
Citizens’ group to raise objections over truck bypass around Fergus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A group of concerned citizens is planning to bring their objections about a new Fergus truck bypass to the county. Group says "absence of communication, consultation and notification to any impacted residents and businesses is unacceptable."
Minto welcomes newcomers
CLIFFORD – New residents to Clifford were encouraged to pre-register for the Newcomer’s Pop-Up Reception at 6pm on June 22 at the Clifford Rotary Celebration Square.
Take a Hike and get complimentary forest bath
It seems as though nature is good for you. Science has been investigating the positive effects of forest bathing for some time. Japanese medicine has been using forest bathing as an integral part of preventative health care and healing since the 1980s.
Kaufman receives Harris Fellowship
Paul Harris Fellow – Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer, right, presented Sharon…
Bailing underway near Harriston
Early harvest – Baling underway near Harriston on June 16. …
Maryborough Public School Grade 6 students celebrate graduation
Celebrating graduation – Maryborough Public School in Moorefield held a Grade 6 graduation celebration on June 23.
Upper Grand board approves 2021-22 school year budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDB) has passed its 2021-22 budget, which includes the approval of the use of $4 million from accumulated surplus to balance the budget.
Palmerston church hosting takeout lasagna dinner
PALMERSTON - On July 8 the Palmerston United Church is hosting a take out lasagna dinner drive through.
Examining Canada
Canada Day has become controversial this year. Some want to cancel it altogether because of the sense of shame revealed recently about our disgraceful past actions as a nation while others want to celebrate, as always, the good things this country stands for.
Faye Craig recognized as Wellington North’s Senior of the Year
ARTHUR – Faye Craig has been named Wellington North’s Senior of the Year, in recognition of her “outstanding contributions to the community after age 65.” Formally recognized by council on June 28, Craig has long been an active member in her community.
County hospitals join Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Officials announced on June 28 that Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Aboyne and North Wellington Health Care (NWHC), which operates hospitals in Palmerston and Mount Forest, were joining the team, formerly known as the Guelph and Area OHT.
Firefighter to climb 110 flights of stairs on 20th anniversary of 9/11
MOUNT FOREST – Adam Wilson, a volunteer firefighter with the Wellington North Fire Service, will be participating in the Lambton College Fire School’s 9/11 Stair Climb to recognize the 20th anniversary of 9/11. He will be climbing 110 flights of stairs in bunker gear.
‘Just for You’ package offers custom reading at county libraries
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County Libraries provide opportunities for literacy to the county’s youngest residents.
Rotary Club, horticultural society team up to celebrate National Garden Day
CLIFFORD - Clifford and District Horticultural president Vic Palmer teamed up with Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer to celebrate National Garden Day and Garden Week Ontario on June 12 at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square.