The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021 - “The Value of One, The Power of Many” - reflects on “the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals and the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose,” state Volunteer Canada officials.
Community News
Palmerston Foodland closes for day after vehicle crashes into store
PALMERSTON - No one was injured when a vehicle crashed into the front of the Foodland grocery store on Main Street in Palmerston at around noon on April 14. “Everybody was safe. No customers were hurt,” Foodland owner Ron McTaggert told the Advertiser shortly after the incident.
Caressant Care Arthur resumes management of long-term care facility
ARTHUR – North Wellington Health Care (NWHC), which operates hospitals in Mount Forest and Palmerston, took over management of the facility through a voluntary management contract on Jan. 13, during a devastating COVID-19 outbreak at the home.
OPP looking to identify power tool thieves
DRAYTON – Police are looking for help to identify two people who stole power tools from a business here.
Wellington North receives $1.42 million for Connecting Link in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North will receive $1.42 million from the province for reconstruction of Queen Street East (Highway 89) in Mount Forest.
Minto receives $1.76 million in funding for arena upgrades, new ball diamond
PALMERSTON - The Palmerston and District Community Centre complex will see major improvements due to the Town of Minto’s successful application to the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).
Seniors Centre for Excellence programs praised by councillor
MINTO – Town councillor Jean Anderson gave a shout out to the local Seniors Centre for Excellence at the April 4 Minto council meeting.
Drayton Entertainment theatre patron wins jackpot of $83,470
CAMBRIDGE - Diane Halstead of Cambridge, is the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s first online Ultimate 50/50 raffle taking home a total jackpot of $83,470.
Minto council approves use of off-road vehicles on town roads
MINTO – Council here has approved a bylaw to permit and regulate the use of off-road vehicles (ORV) on town-owned roads.
Palmerston Legion donates $34,500 to local organizations
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee has announced five local recipients of nearly $35,000 in funds raised by its latest round of Catch the Ace draws.
Wellington Heights Secondary School CELP students clean up around Mount Forest
CELP cleanup – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) Community Environmental…
Clifford man wins $50,000 lottery prize
Lottery win – Irvin Pfeffer of Clifford won an Ontario 49 second prize worth $50,000 on Feb.…
April is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month
Do you have two minutes to help save a life? With April being recognized as National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month, David Foster and the David Foster Foundation are using this month to draw awareness to the constant need for support and encourages all Canadians to get #GetVocal.
Vaccinations are the way out of this
As the North Wellington Community News went press this week, parents were once again preparing for their school age children to transition back to online learning.
Drive-by wishes help community celebrate Mount Forest woman’s 80th birthday
Birthday parade – An drive-by celebration was held for Shirley Bruce’s 80th birthday on…