KENILWORTH – A $25.24-million budget, with a net tax levy increase of 4.13 per cent, has been proposed by Wellington North staff. But staff was directed to return next month with a smaller tax increase.
Community News
Students will recognize Remembrance Day at school
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Students at public and Catholic schools in Wellington County will recognize Remembrance Day in a variety of ways next week.
Remembrance Day poem: nation grateful for soldiers’ sacrifices
The following poem was submitted by Mount Forest resident Dennis Bridle.
Wellington Heights students recognized for academic, extracurricular and leadership successes
MOUNT FOREST – On Oct. 16 students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest were recognized for their academic, extracurricular and leadership successes this past school year.
Local students to compete in National Youth Remembrance Contests
NORTH WELLINGTON – Each year, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Legion National Foundation work with schools and home-school families across Canada for a National Youth Remembrance Contest.
Experience ‘Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns’ this season
MINTO – The Town of Minto has officially announced that Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns, a festive experience inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season, is back again.
Arthur Legion hosts Christmas Craft Sale
ARTHUR – The Arthur Legion hosted its Christmas Craft Sale on Nov. 1 at the Arthur Legion from 10am to 2pm.
Reflections: Don’t wait
There’s an old saying that goes something like this: if you wait until the time is perfect to do something, you’ll never do anything.
North Wellington men made the ultimate sacrifice
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Many Wellington County residents died while fighting for the Canadian military during the Second World War.
Fire services launch online platform to collect residents’ critical information
MINTO – The fire services of Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North have officially launched a new program with the purpose of providing a safer community.
Norwell District Secondary School students support Palmerston Food Bank
PALMERSTON – Students in the Norwell District Secondary School LEAF (Local, Environmental, Agriculture and Food) class husked corn from Holzworth Farms and prepared frozen bags of corn for the Palmerston Food Bank on Oct. 16.
Mapleton, Minto, Wellington North fire departments to receive $75,000 grant
MINTO – The Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North fire departments will receive a total of $75,000 through the provincially-funded Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel program (MHS4PSP).
Drayton school opening pushed back to fall 2027
DRAYTON – St. Martin of Tours Catholic Elementary School in Drayton is set to open its doors to students in September 2027.
Tips to ensure safe winter driving
HARRISTON – With colder weather approaching, the time to prepare your vehicle for a safe winter is now.
Defensive driving can benefit your vehicle
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Defensive driving is a technique and set of skills that is designed to make roadways as safe as possible.