WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded at about 8:15 am on July 2 to a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 6 and Sideroad 2.
Community News
Arthur curling club receives over $250,000 in funding to replace floor
ARTHUR – The province is providing the Township of Wellington North and the Arthur Area Curling Club (AACC) with $251,485 in funding through the Ministry of Sport’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF).
Town of Minto recognizes Bob Emmerson as Senior of the Year
MINTO – Bob Emmerson has been recognized by the Town of Minto as Senior of the Year for his outstanding contributions, after the age of 65, that strengthened and protected communities.
Brenda Harris crowned Senior of the Year in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Brenda Harris has received the Senior of the Year Award from the Township of Wellington North.
Reflections
God’s Word tells me to throw off everything that impedes me and the sin that tangles me up, and to “run with perseverance” (Heb. 12:1) the race marked out for me.
Drayton 150 Celebration a success
DRAYTON – Officials say the Drayton 150 Celebration, held June 27 to 29, was a resounding success.
Nine volunteers recognized by Township of Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Volunteer Service Awards from Wellington North Township were presented to nine people during a council meeting on June 23.
Norwell District Secondary School girls slo-pitch team compete at Slo-Pitch Festival
WINDSOR – On June 9 and 10, the Norwell District Secondary School girls slo-pitch team competed in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association’s (OFSAA) Slo-Pitch Festival in Windsor.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market Strawberry Social well-attended
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington North Farmers’ Market hosted a well-attended Strawberry Social in Mount Forest on June 21.
McFarlane Family Dental expanding
MOUNT FOREST – Over 45 years ago, in an office with just one dental chair, Dr. Bob McFarlane opened the doors to his dental practice, which is now expanding to meeting growing demand.
Educators receive Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award
MOUNT FOREST –This year’s Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award has been awarded to two Mount Forest teachers: Matt Timberlake and Jen Cork from Wellington Heights Secondary School.
Arthur celebrates Canada Day early
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce held a Canada Day street market on June 28 on Charles Street East, featuring an array of booths selling food and goods, as well as live music, games, face painting and temporary tattoos.
Palmerston Raleway Festival attracts crowd despite rain
PALMERSTON – On June 21, the All Aboard Palmerston Raleway Festival hosted local breweries, distilleries, food and live music for guests to enjoy.
Developers push back against cost-sharing plans for urbanization work
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has plans for road urbanization projects in Mount Forest totalling nearly $3 million.
Minto approves asset plan calling for annual 3% tax levy increases over 20 years
MINTO – Council here has formally adopted its 2025 asset management plan, which calls for annual capital tax levy increases of 3% over 20 years to ensure town infrastructure remains in good condition.