MOUNT FOREST – The Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington and the local Seniors Centre for Excellence are hosting a presentation on the Red Flags of Alzheimer disease.
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Reflections
In Heaven, all people and all entities have been set free.
Council votes for more traffic counts on Concession 4 North gravel haulage route
KENILWORTH – Despite recent calls by some Concession 4 North residents to have the gravel road paved, a recent staff report recommends against it.
Moorefield parade lights up the night Dec. 2
Moorefield parade
Shuffleboard winners
ARTHUR - Arthur Seniors finished their shuffleboard season on Nov. 29.
Palmerston Blessings to You Centre sponsors Buses for Homeschoolers
PALMERSTON - The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston sponsored two buses to take homeschoolers from Minto, Wingham, Gorrie, Fordwich and Mount Forest to the Toronto Zoo in October.
Palmerston Lions Club presents check to Palmerston Food Bank
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Lions Club presented a check for $1,000 to the Palmerston Food Bank on Nov. 28.
Mapleton council voices support for proposed power generation facility
MAPLETON – Township council is supporting a proposal to construct a natural gas power generation facility between Rothsay and Teviotdale.
Mapleton budget approved with tax rate hike of 3.5%
MAPLETON – Township council has adopted a three-year operating budget that includes a 2024 levy increase of 4.27 per cent.
Mount Forest man avoids prison following deadly Highway 6 crash
GUELPH – A Mount Forest man charged with driving offences that resulted in the February death of Sharmila Jeyaruban has been handed a fine and a two-year driving prohibition following a joint Crown-defence sentencing recommendation.
Keira Healey wins gold with Ontario Red at nationals in Dawson Creek, BC
ARTHUR – Keira Healey from Arthur played with Team Ontario Red and won gold in the Canadian Junior Hockey Nationals in early November.
Mount Forest resident wins $140,000 Catch the Ace jackpot
ABOYNE – The Fergus Elora Rotary Club held its 49th weekly Catch the Ace draw on Nov. 12 and drew Tena Stortz’s name out of a drum containing 6,760 ballots.
Varsity boys soccer team travels to Shelburne for semi-final
NORWELL – The Norwell District Secondary School varsity boys soccer team travelled to Shelburne on Oct. 30 to face off against Centre Dufferin District High School in the District 4 semi-final.
Minto Fire hosts Santa Claus Parade in downtown Clifford
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Santa Claus Parade was hosted by Minto Fire on the evening of Nov. 25.