Community News

MOUNT FOREST - An exhibit showcasing some of the most interesting women in local history is on display at the Mount Forest Museum and Archives.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s a message that bears repeating, and sadly, never gets old because it’s a scenario that can devastate a family, and a community: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” 

MOUNT FOREST - A recent parkette opening in downtown Mount Forest is the first project completed in a series of downtown revitalization projects—including a mural, public wifi, and outdoor exercise equipment—using municipal, Businessness Improvement Area (BIA), and grant funding.

MOUNT FOREST – Roughly 50 residents of Mount Forest sat in the lower leisure hall of the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on the evening of Sept. 29 to hear local candidates pitch their views and persuade electors.

CLIFFORD – A memorial tree has been planted here in honour of one this community’s most dedicated volunteers. The tree, in memory of Bonnie Whitehead, was planted in Clifford Rotary Park on Sept. 26 during a ceremony hosted by the Clifford and District Horticultural Society.

ALMA – Police suspect the driver of a van that struck a hydro pole here before fleeing the scene may have serious injuries.

ARTHUR – The fire department, streetscaping, derelict buildings, garbage collection, the Arthur public works building, speeding and a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest were just some of the topics addressed at an “all-candidates” night held at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on Sept. 27.

MOOREFIELD – “Roz” Campbell from Ross Enterprises Ltd. in Moorefield, is once again selling pumpkins to raise money to buy stuffed animals for the local hospital.

ROTHSAY – One driver has been charged following a collision here on Tuesday that closed a county road and left many in the area without electricity for several hours.

Great pumpkins – Her pumpkin wasn’t the heaviest, but at 120 pounds, the pumpkin grown by four-year-old Rylee for the Metz Pumpkinfest was bigger than her.

Tiny trains, big fun – On Sept. 24, 65 “Tiny Trains” travelled to 11 Trendy Train Stations in Palmerston for the annual Tiny Trains Travel the Town event hosted by All Aboard Palmerston.

Blast from the past – Residents of Caressant Care Arthur nursing and retirement homes were treated to a car show on Sept. 24. Jim Walton, who organized the event, said there were around 12 autos present that were manufactured between 1930 and modern-day.