MOUNT FOREST – Three winners have been chosen for the “Turn On Your Lights” holiday decorating competition.
Community News
Dozens of cows perish in Sunday morning barn fire near Drayton
MAPLETON – Firefighters were called to the blaze, near the intersection of 14th Line and Sideroad 17 in Mapleton Township, just before 9am on Dec. 29. No one was injured but about 40 cows died in the fire.
Residents raise concerns about proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale
MINTO – A draft plan for a proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale was presented to council during a Dec. 17 public meeting.
Senior Citizen Hall to be renamed Arthur Optimist Town Hall
KENILWORTH – The Senior Citizen Hall in Arthur officially has a new name. On Dec. 16, Wellington North council approved a request from the Arthur Optimist Club to rename the facility the “Arthur Optimist Town Hall,” reflecting a 15-year lease agreement that names the club as manager of the building.
Township signs agreement for trail use, maintenance with snowmobile club
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local snowmobile club to allow the club to use a piece of township-owned land for a snowmobile trail.
Township returns splash pad surplus funds to Arthur Optimist Club
KENILWORTH – The Arthur Optimist Club is getting nearly $12,000 back from Wellington North Township – funds that were left over after a new splash pad was built on Domville Street in Arthur.
Occupational therapist offers tips for maximizing winter safety
WELLINGTON COUNTY – While winter can be a magical time of year for most, many seasonal hazards such as ice and cold temperatures and social factors like loneliness can present obstacles.
Town of Minto named finalists in EDCO Awards of Excellence
MINTO – Two Town of Minto projects have been recognized as finalists in the annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Awards of Excellence program – marking Minto’s third year as a finalist.
Wellington North council approves budget, 3.27% tax rate increase
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has passed its 2025 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.27 per cent.
Homeowners propose retail store, livestock in Drayton
DRAYTON – A new retail space and small hobby farm may be coming to the outskirts of Drayton.
Minto council approves $16-million budget, 6.5% tax levy increase
MINTO – During its last meeting of the year on Dec. 17, Minto council unanimously approved the town’s 2025 budget.
Mapleton considers significant changes to land use permit system
MAPLETON – Council here is considering making big changes to its land use control system. Permits are currently approved through a committee of adjustment, but council is considering scrapping this committee and instead moving to a community planning permit (CPP) system.
Conn church’s nativity display featured 576 Christmas story scenes
CONN – Knox Conn Presbyterian Church opened its doors from Dec. 6 to 8 to share its 8th annual Nativity Display.
Kindness makes Christmas
This is a Christmas story, and not just because it includes Santa, but because at its heart it’s about one simple gift: kindness.
Hawk’s Nest offers financial support for select entrepreneurs
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have partnered again to deliver the Hawks’ Nest, a Dragons’ Den-inspired competition where entrepreneurs from pitch business ideas in an attempt to secure financial