WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new service at the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is designed to help meet the needs of the community by reducing wait times for youth.
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Food-A-Palooza in Drayton on May 15 will benefit Rotary
DRAYTON – Hometown Hot Dogs & Sausages is hosting a Food-A-Palooza here on May 15. The season-opening event for the local business is being held in collaboration with the Township of Mapleton and the Drayton Rotary Club.
County landowners directed to destroy any noxious weeds on their property
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has issued notice that landowners are required to destroy any noxious weeds on their property by June 1.
Raising chicks teaches students about egg cycles, life span of chickens
Raising chicks – Jenn Oelsehlagel’s class at Owl’s Nest Holistic alternative school have…
Blessings volunteers visit The Grove
PALMERSTON - Recently a group of Blessings to You Centre volunteers and friends toured The Grove Hub youth centre in Palmerston.
Art Arrows shop hosts grand opening in Mount Forest
Art Arrows opens – Leanne Clark recently held a grand opening for Art Arrows shop in Mount…
Palmerston Public School Parent Council’s Lets Band Together event was held on May 7
Palmerston concert - The Palmerston Public School Parent Council's Lets Band Together event was held on May 7. The show, featuring several local bands performing at the Palmerston Community Centre, was held to raise money for new school playground equipment.
Ribbon-cutting event held for Country Chic Aesthetics
Country Chic Aesthetics – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Country Chic Aesthetics on…
Reflections: God’s wonders abound
Today, and in my world, many others are encountering God. At worship concerts and Christian…
Local hockey heavyweight preparing for Ice Wars
PALMERSTON – With hundreds of fights under his gloves over decades of competitive hockey at various levels, Palmerston 81’s forward Corey Allen could certainly be considered an ice warrior. He’s now set to compete in Ice Wars International’s King of the Rink competition.
More murals created on buildings in Minto
More murals in Minto - New murals have been added to the streetscape in Clifford and Palmerston this year.
UGDSB reviews student success since introducing de-streaming
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials are reviewing the province's de-streaming of Grade 9 math, but say it's too soon to determine the impacts after just one semester.
Boreal to perform in Basement Cafe show at the Crown Harriston Cultural Centre
HARRISTON – After a two-year hiatus, The Minto Arts Council is hosting a live music event, the latest in the council’s Basement Café series.
Police seek clues after suspicious package found at Wellington North home
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are seeking help to identify the person(s) responsible for leaving a suspicious package at a home here. On May 5 at about 11:15pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a mischief complaint at a residence on Concession 9, west of Kenilworth.
Dave Turton running for mayor in Minto
MINTO – Deputy mayor Dave Turton has thrown his hat into the ring to be the next mayor of the Town of Minto. Turton filed his nomination papers for the position on May 2.