WINNER – Andrea Burchat of Alma was a $100,000 winner in the Dec. 4 Lotto 6/49 draw.
Community News
Communications forum developed for school community in northern Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Parents and caregivers with children attending Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in north Wellington are being invited to join a new education-focussed communications forum for the region.
County, school board await word on funding for school/childcare centre in Mapleton
WELLINGTON COUNTY - In February, the Ministry of Education opened a round of capital funding for 2022-23, including capital dollars for child care, with a narrow 21-day window to apply.
Contract awarded for Celebration Square enhancements in Clifford
MINTO – A $120,000 contract for enhancements to the Celebration Square park under development in Clifford was awarded at the March 15 Minto council meeting.
Patriots lead Hawks in series
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Patriots won the first two games of their best of seven Provincial Junior Hockey League quarter-final series with the Walkerton Hawks.
Concert to raise funds for playground
PALMERSTON – A concert including some top area musical talent is planned to raise funds for…
Co-ed pickleball takes the court at PMD Arena
Pickleball – This group of local residents gathered to play pickleball at the PMD Arena Hall in…
Local firefighters attain milestones
Milestones – Two Mapleton firefighters recently reached service milestones while another moved up…
Reflections: St. Patrick
In a 1948 speech to the House of Commons, Winston Churchill paraphrased George Santyana’s quote…
Classmates don capes in support of children’s hospital campaign
DRAYTON – A special event called Capes for Kids, a fundraising effort from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, was celebrated at Drayton Heights Public School on March 8.
Projected Arthur growth would surpass wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – Even with a second upgrade to Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant, there may not be enough capacity to handle projected future growth in the village, according to a recent development update provided to council.
Teachers’ unions say it’s premature to end mask mandate in schools on March 21
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local teachers' unions are criticizing the province's plan to end mask mandates after March break, saying it is premature, rushed and ties the hands of local school boards.
Minto CAO moving on to post with Bruce County
MINTO – CAO Derrick Thomson is leaving the Town of Minto to accept a new post with the County of Bruce. On March 14 the town announced plans to begin recruitment for a new chief administrative officer as Thomson announced his departure. His appointment as CAO for Bruce County is effective April 18.
School boards set to pull plug on masking as province lifts mandate on March 21
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following the province's decision to end its mask mandate, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) are pulling the plug on mandatory masking when students return from March break.
Dialysis unit nurses recognized for ensuring patient treatment in wake of snow storm
PALMERSTON – Grand River Hospital celebrated World Kidney Day on March 10 by recognizing dialysis unit nurses at its satellite location here for going “the extra mile” to serve patients in the wake of a recent winter storm.