Community celebration - The fourth annual Anderson’s Community Christmas event, hosted by Jean and Dave Anderson of Minto, was held on Dec. 25 at the Clifford Community Hall, with a large crowd attending.
Community News
Drayton’s EarlyON Child and Family Centre relocates within the community
Coming Soon – EarlyON Child and Family Centre programs and services will be relocated from…
Memories of North Wellington: 01/16/20
53 years ago The Harriston Review, 1967 On Jan. 14 a local lady lost her handbag on Arthur street.…
First 2020 north Wellington baby born in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The first baby born in north Wellington in 2020 is Miya Lee Beckberger.
New 12-unit subdivision planned in Drayton
MAPLETON - A rezoning application which would see the construction of six semi-detached dwellings or 12 new homes in Drayton was approved by township council on Dec. 10.
Confederate editor reflects on four decades at paper
MOUNT FOREST - I spent nearly 40 years working for The Mount Forest Confederate, the weekly newspaper serving Mount Forest and area.
Community free skate offers family fun
Community free skate – People from around Wellington County and beyond arrived at the Elora…
CAO: Service sharing proposal not precursor to regional government
MINTO – Acting CAO Chris Harrow says discussion of service sharing among Wellington County municipalities should not be considered a move toward regional government.
Minto Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Celebrations draws new year’s revellers
Family fun – The community came together to enjoy skating, games, activities and food, and a…
Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel set for Feb. 13
ARTHUR - Wellington North is hosting what it hopes to be the first annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel.
Drayton outscores Community 5-2
MISSIONARY 4 LISTOWEL 3 Listowel sprang for three unanswered goals in the first period to build up…
Community News expanding into Wellington North
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Starting Jan. 9, the Community News coverage area will expand to include Wellington North Township, in addition to Mapleton Township and the Town of Minto, with a total circulation of over 13,000.
North Wellington municipalities share economic interests
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Geographically located in the county’s northern reaches, Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North also share a common rural perspective on economic development.
Aitken family fundraiser set for Jan. 18, 19
MOUNT FOREST - On Jan. 18 and 19, Mount Forest Minor Hockey (MFMH) will host an “Aitken Family Fundraising Weekend”.
First Christmas Tree Bonfire well attended
Burning trees – A snowy evening with a bitterly cold wind didn’t deter people from…