Those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. (Isa. 51:11)
Community News
Vandals cause damage in Alma
ALMA – It appears vandals have been damaging lighting standards in Wallace Cumming Park here and the local Optimist Club would like to put a stop to it.
Palmerston Food Bank celebrates grand opening of new location
PALMERSTON — The Palmerston Community Food Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Sept. 14. It was previously housed in the basement of the Palmerston United Church.
MRI donation from Mount Forest Seniors
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Seniors meet every Wednesday afternoon to play euchre, bid euchre and other games at the Mount Forest Sportsplex.
Palmerston Hockey Tournament raises nearly $62,000 raised for Martin Family
PALMERSTON - A hockey tournament that took place Oct. 20-21 at the Palmerston and District Community Centre far surpassed its $50,000 goal.
Palmerston Lions Club donates to Hospital Foundation’s MRI campaign
PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Lions Club made a donation of $8,448 from proceeds of the club’s recent golf tournament.
Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce Award Recipients
MOUNT FOREST - On Oct. 25 the Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce presented four awards.
Arthur and District Chamber of Commerce holds Awards of Excellence
ARTHUR - Arthur and District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards of Excellence.
Mount Forest Legion aids skating club
MOUNT FOREST - Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace chair Don Koehler presents a cheque for $2,000 from the lottery proceeds to local Skate Canada representatives.
Habermehls receive Children’s Foundation Community Champion Award
MINTO – Local residents Amy and Grant Habermehl have been recognized as “Community Champions” by the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington.
Mapleton ponders budget proposal with average levy increase of 4% over three years
MAPLETON – Council here is considering a three-year operating budget with an average annual levy increase of 4.03 per cent.
Radiothon raises over $220,000 for hospitals in northern Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two local hospital foundations have received over $220,000 thus far from donors to the 22nd Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon.
Seniors centre hosts health fair
MAPLETON – The local Seniors’ Centre for Excellence held a Health and Wellness Fair on Oct. 20 at the PMD Arena in Drayton.
History of Drayton landmark draws crowd to historical society meeting
DRAYTON – Well over 100 people attended the October meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society.
Authors in spotlight at local libraries
Have you ever read a book and thought about the questions you would ask the author? What inspired…