PERTH EAST – Mapleton Fire Rescue was among four area fire departments responding to a barn/shed fire on Wednesday that resulted in the death of three horses and 13 dogs and an estimated half-million dollars in damage.
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Celebrating the harvest at Drayton’s Harvest Festival
Harvest celebration – The Mapleton-Drayton Agricultural Society’s Fall Harvest Festival was…
Town of Minto staff mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation Day – Town of Minto staff wore orange for Canada’s second annual…
Harriston Kinsmen hosted 2022 Minto Tuff Truck Challenge
‘Tough’ day – The Harriston Kinsmen Club hosted the fall 2022 Minto Tuff Truck Challenge at…
Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace donates to Skate Canada Mount Forest
Donation – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace Chair Tim Noonan presented a cheque…
Palmerston Agriculture Society hosted Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour
Tractor tour – The Palmerston Agricultural Society hosted the Tri-County Tractor Ag Machines and…
At the library: ‘One card, one million possibilities’ at your library
Do you love your libraries? We love our patrons! We are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from Oct. 16 to 22 this year, and the theme for 2022 is “One Card, One Million Possibilities.”
On Her Shoulders exhibit showcases women in Mount Forest history
MOUNT FOREST - An exhibit showcasing some of the most interesting women in local history is on display at the Mount Forest Museum and Archives.
‘Plan a Record-Breaking Escape’ is challenge for Fire Prevention Week
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.”
Reflections: New opportunities for a Thanksgiving weekend
I welcome the opportunity to be thankful! I am glad that a day is set aside to express gratitude.…
Parkette in Mount Forest the first of four downtown revitalization projects
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 residents hear from mayoral, council, school trustee candidates
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.
Memorial tree planted in honour of Clifford volunteer Bonnie Whitehead
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.
Police seek driver of van who crashed into hydro pole, fled scene
ALMA – Police suspect the driver of a van that struck a hydro pole here before fleeing the scene may have serious injuries.
All-candidates meeting in Arthur covers small-town issues, societal challenges
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.