MOUNT FOREST – Physical education teachers Rob Drost, Bridget Kosempel and Matt McFarlane presented athletic awards to Wolverine students at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest at the year-end assembly on June 16.
Community News
Clifford Lions present certificates to local businesses
CLIFFORD – The Clifford and District Lions Club presented certificates of appreciation to the Harriston Home Hardware and Minto Auto Centre for selling Easter Bunnies and calendars for the club.
Palmerston Homecoming invites residents new and old to celebrate community’s 150th anniversary
PALMERSTON – A weekend-long event has been planned by community members to celebrate Palmerston’s 150th anniversary.
Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society crowns ambassadors
MINTO – From left, Abby Rodgers, Felicity Koeslag, Jazzy Palmer, Brynn Graham, Abby Borges and Violet Chambers participated in the ambassador competition for the Harriston-Minto-Fair.
Crossroads Life Church hosts Canada Day celebration
HARRISTON – Crossroads Life Church in Harriston held a Canada Day celebration on July 1 which included giant inflatables, food and fireworks. Donations were collected for the food bank.
Wellington Heights celebrates class of 2025 at commencement
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest held its annual commencement ceremony on June 20 to celebrate the graduating class of 2025.
Local seniors programs to receive more funding
NORTH WELLINGTON – Seniors programs in Mapleton and Wellington North are set to receive increased funding, according to a June 27 announcement from Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae.
Hanover Community Players receive grant, announce event lineup
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players (HCP) participated in a recognition event during the Hanover Volunteer Fair on June 17.
Entrepreneurs secure over $40,000 in Hawks’ Nest investments
HANOVER – The Hawks’ Nest 2025 business pitch competition brought a packed house to the Hanover Civic Theatre.
Mobile household hazardous waste depot in Harriston in July
HARRISTON – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot has moved to the Harriston Waste Facility, and will be there for the month of July.
Corey Conners honoured with installation at Listowel Golf Club
LISTOWEL – A new installation has officially been unveiled at the Listowel Golf Club celebrating PGA Tour winner Corey Conners.
Feel Alive Home Junction wins PitchIt! Minto
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto and LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre announced the winner of the 13th annual PitchIt! Minto Business Competition: Feel Alive Home Junction, founded by Palmerston’s own Jennifer Ferreira-Rudinac.
Open house held for proposed Arthur subdivision with over 800 homes
ARTHUR – About 40 people attended a drop-in open house at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on June 19 co-hosted by Tribute Communities and The Biglieri Group.
Conn man charged in early morning crash on Highway 6 in Arthur
ARTHUR – One driver was arrested and another taken to hospital after an early morning two-vehicle crash on the main street of Arthur on Thursday.
‘Transformative moment’: MRI machine arrives at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – After several years of lobbying, hard work and a fundraising campaign that raised over $8 million, the new MRI machine has finally arrived at Palmerston and District Hospital.