MAPLETON – Mapleton’s mayor and council members will be getting pay increases to catch up with the average pay for local politicians in Wellington County.
Community News
Emergency department at Mount Forest hospital closing on weekend
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital here will be closed for a portion of this weekend due to “a staffing shortage.”
Commencement held at Norwell on Nov. 3
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School 2023 commencement ceremony was held at the school on Nov. 3.
Blessings Thrift and Gift Store raises $5000 for MRI campaign
PALMERSTON – Volunteers at the Blessings Thrift and Gift Store in Palmerston presented a cheque for $5,000 toward the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI campaign’s $8-million goal.
100 Women Who Care raise over $10,000 for MRI campaign
PALMERSTON - At the September meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington the group selected the Palmerston District Hospital Foundation to receive its quarterly donation.
Santa parade part of Harriston Hometown Christmas on Nov. 18
HARRISTON – Santa Claus is set to make an appearance at the annual Christmas parade here, as part of a day of seasonal fun for local families on Nov. 18.
Facade grants approved for local businesses
MINTO – Façade improvement grants have been approved by town council for two buildings in downtown Harriston.
Barry Eidt wins Best Young Retailer
ARTHUR – Barry Eidt, co-owner of Arthur Ace Hardware, won Hardlines Best Young Retailer at this year’s 31st annual Outstanding Retailer Awards in Whistler, BC.
Lovers of the Birds
These pert, rather tame, little birds in tuxedos are common winter visitors in southern Ontario. They are most highly detectable.
Reflections
Recently, Wes and I were reading through 2 Samuel 6, and we came to the part where David and the house of Israel transport the ark of God out of the house of Abinadab to bring it to Jerusalem.
Blackberry on screen for Big Film Fest
PALMERSTON - The Minto Arts Council’s November Big Film Fest presentation is Blackberry, the story of the development of the first smartphone that supported email.
Wellington Heights Wolverines win District 4 senior volleyball championship
SHELBURNE – The Wellington Heights Wolverines claimed the District 4 Senior volleyball championship on Nov. 7 at Centre Dufferin District High School in Shelburne. The Wolverines finished the season in second place with seven wins and three losses.
Wellington Heights Wolverines Jr. Boys Soccer team takes home District 4 Title
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Wolverines Jr. Boys Soccer team, coached by Matt McFarlane, had an exciting season this year and captured the District 4 Championship title.
Norwell holds assembly for Remembrance Day
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School held its annual Remembrance Day assembly on Nov. 9 in the EC Gray Auditorium.