WELLINGTON NORTH – Four deteriorating county bridges near Arthur will soon be replaced. On March 27, county council awarded the contract for the work to Mississauga-based Graham Bros. Construction for $22.3 million.
Community News
Minto’s U11 Mad Dogs win Western Ontario Hockey Association Championship
MINTO – Minto Minor Hockey’s U11 Mad Dogs won the Western Ontario Hockey Association White Division Championship on March 25.
Harriston Skating Club hosts carnival on March 23
PALMERSTON – The Harriston Skating Club hosted a carnival on March 23 at the Palmerston Arena.
April programming at local library branches
This month, the League of Canadian Poets invites us to celebrate National Poetry Month using the theme Family.
Minto Pride fills Palmerston Legion with drag bingo
PALMERSTON – Minto Pride hosted a soldout drag bingo event at the Palmerston Legion on March 29.
Township seeks input on future uses for Mount Forest Community Centre
MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North is inviting residents and stakeholders to attend one of two upcoming open houses at the Mount Forest Community Centre.
Wellington North apply for grant to continue Senior “TechTours”
KENILWORTH – Senior “TechTours” in Wellington North were a great success, according to township officials, so staff have applied for a second grant in order to offer the programming again.
North Wellington works job fair at NDSS in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The North Wellington works job fair was held at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston on March 27.
Subdivision plans bring 11 Alma residents to council with concerns
MAPLETON – A subdivision with 16 family homes is being planned in Alma.
John Street project awarded to Moorefield Excavating Limited for $1.1 million
KENILWORTH – Moorefield Excavating Limited will be taking on upcoming reconstruction work on John Street and a pedestrian crossover in Mount Forest for $1.14 million plus tax.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation commemorates 35 years
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation celebrated its 35th anniversary with an open house at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on March 22.
Human Rights Tribunal dismisses discrimination complaint against county
GUELPH – The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint from a woman who claimed COVID-19 masking requirements at the Palmerston library in 2020 discriminated against her deaf child.
LaunchIt Minto opens new Harriston location
HARRISTON – The town’s business exploration hub, LaunchIt Minto, has found a new home in the downtown core of Harriston at The Old Post.
Mapleton council pay, expenses up 13.5%
MAPLETON – The cost of remuneration for Mapleton council members totalled $164,099 in 2024.
Kay Ayres awarded coronation medal
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North resident Kay Ayres was presented with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal on March 26.