ARTHUR – With the local Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home dealing with a major COVID-19 outbreak, a group of local residents decided to bring a little cheer to residents and staff this week.
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Mapleton mayor to participate in tribunal in support of Rothsay/Darling appeal
MAPLETON – Mapleton Township will provide a letter recognizing the importance to the agricultural industry of the Darling Ingredients rendering plant at Rothsay. The letter will be read by Mayor Gregg Davidson during the company’s appeal before Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal.
Moorefield Optimist Club held a successful bottle drop-off event on Jan. 8
Raising funds – The Moorefield Optimist Club held a successful bottle drop-off event at its…
Modified Christmas dinner plan well received in community
MINTO – The fifth annual Anderson’s Community Christmas event was a success despite pandemic-induced modifications, councillor Jean Anderson told Minto council members on Jan. 5.
Minto approves purchase of pickups
MINTO – The Town of Minto will purchase two new pickup trucks for the water and sewer department…
Minto firefighter retires after almost 28 years of service
Minto firefighter Terry Cormak officially retired Jan. 5, after almost 28 years of service to his…
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Clifford’s Celebration Square
Checking in – Santa and Mrs. Claus visited in Clifford on Dec. 23 to check the mailbox at…
Please think safety when setting up photos
As the North Wellington Community News enters our second year with our expanded focus on the…
2020 – The Year in Review
There is no doubt 2020 has been a year like no other in almost anyone’s recall. Those with…
Edge Mutual Insurance makes donation to Drayton Legion Branch 416
Donation to Legion – Edge Mutual Insurance Company recently donated $2,500 to Drayton Legion…
Store employees test positive
ARTHUR – Local Foodland operators report they are following public health protocols after three employees at the downtown store tested positive for COVID-19.
North Wellington hospitals to help manage Caressant Care Arthur outbreaks
ARTHUR – The "voluntary management contract" between the Arthur facility and North Wellington Health Care, which operates hospitals in Mount Forest and Palmerston, was announced by the province on Jan. 13. It will be in effect for 90 days, though it can be extended if necessary.
Mount Forest man charged with robbery, theft
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials say that on Jan. 2 at about 10am, someone returning to their vehicle in a parking lot at a business on Main Street near Queen Street in Mount Forest noticed a suspect in the driver's seat.
Minto ponders north Wellington partnership on updating of local cultural plans
MINTO – Officials here will approach other north Wellington municipalities about the possibility of working collectively to update their cultural plans.
Special meeting planned for Harriston Flood Mitigation Study
MINTO – The final version of the Harrison Flood Mitigation Study will be presented to council here on Jan. 26.