PERTH-WELLINGTON - The race to replace Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece in the next provincial election is under way both within and outside his Progressive Conservative party.
Community News
Drive-thru parade showcases Santa Claus
Drive-thru parade – Mount Forest held a drive-thru Santa Claus Parade on the evening of Dec. 3 and there was a great turnout for the event, held in the parking lot of Mount Forest Victory Church.
Clifford Food Bank Christmas hampers underway
CLIFFORD - Chairman Bruce Shannon said the Clifford Food Bank is already preparing its Christmas hampers for this year’s distribution.
Wellington Heights graduate earns scholarship from Ducks Unlimited
BARRIE - Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) recently award Mount Forest Nathan Zeinstra of Mount Forest one of three $1,000 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarships.
Christmas bureau donors help make local children smile
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Christmas Bureau is helping local families this holiday season through its angel tree program.
Seniors Centre for Excellence planning to combat ageism
MAPLETON – A new program aimed at combating ageism will be developed through the local Seniors Centre for Excellence with the assistance of provincial funding.
Century-old Mason certificate presented to local lodge officials
HARRISTON - Members of the family of Harvey John Morrison recently presented Masonic Lodge officials here with a certificate recognizing their father, Harvey John Morrison, as a third degree Mason a century ago.
Palmerston Lions Heritage Park pedestrian bridge is lit up for the holidays
Lit bridge – The pedestrian bridge at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park, dressed up with…
Nater named Canadian heritage critic in Erin O’Toole’s shadow cabinet
OTTAWA - Perth-Wellington MP John Nater named to the official opposition shadow cabinet by Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O’Toole.
Construction on Allan Street East wraps up
Construction wraps up – Construction on Allan Street East here is close to finishing for the…
Couple pledges $500,000 in support of Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy
ST. JACOBS – With the support of area residents Brad Carr and Susan Wagler, award-winning Drayton Entertainment will build on its artistic programs to help serve established, current and future audiences.
Stirring the pot
Stirring the pot My Mom makes the best gravy. Any time someone “helps” her finish making it,…
Warm Winter Wishes campaign launched at Wellington Heights
MOUNT FOREST - The Warm Winter Wishes campaign was launched officially on Nov. 22 at Wellington Heights Secondary School with a two-week homeroom food hamper challenge.
Blessings to You donates funds to provide rec programs in Minto
MINTO – A recent donation from Blessings To You in Palmerston will allow the Town of Minto’s community services department to offer several free programs this winter.
Santa makes parade stop in Drayton
Drayton Christmas parade - The Drayton Santa Claus Parade was held on Dec. 3.