WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North is making plans to celebrate volunteers and celebrate newcomers to the community this fall.
Community News
Library day at Minto Market Aug. 19
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is bringing the Palmerston Library and other activities to the market on Aug. 19, from 9am to 12pm.
All-Ontario Midget softball champs to reunite in Harriston on Aug. 12
HARRISTON – Members of a team that played a major role in local sports history will gather for a reunion here during the town’s annual street party celebration.
Federal government, FCM partner to help municipalities reach net-zero targets
TORONTO – The federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in initiatives that will help municipalities reach net-zero targets from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
Arthur Day Camp team buys Buddy Bench with proceeds from lemonade sales
ARTHUR – Proceeds from a July 14 lemonade stand set up by Wellington North’s Arthur Day Camp have been used to set up a new Buddy Bench.
Drayton Fair kicks off season of local agricultural exhibitions
MAPLETON – Fair season is about to get underway across northern Wellington County.
Arthur celebrates 100th anniversary of local cenotaph
ARTHUR – The 100th anniversary of the cenotaph in Arthur was celebrated in style with a ceremony in Memorial Park here on Aug. 6.
OPP investigating fatal crash near Mount Forest on Saturday night
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash here on Saturday night that left one person dead. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 6 near Mount Forest, on Aug. 5 at about 10pm.
Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Arthur cenotaph
ARTHUR – The 100th anniversary of the Arthur Cenotaph will be celebrated on Aug. 6, and the Arthur and Area Historical Society is holding an event that afternoon from noon to 4pm at Memorial Park to celebrate.
Changes to canine control bylaw limit number of dogs on rural Wellington North properties
KENILWORTH – The maximum number of dogs that can be housed on agricultural land in Wellington North without registration has been reduced to five from the 10 previously allowed.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents “Spirited!”
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production was staged from July 28 to 30 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club members learn about soybeans
WELLINGTON NORTH –The third meeting of the West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club was held on June 20, at Matt Coffey’s Farm outside of Arthur.
Ray Anderson brings family magic, hypno/comedy shows to Crown Harriston
HARRISTON – A magic show and a hypnotist/comedy performance will take place at the Crown Harriston on Aug. 19.
Whites Road Pentecostal Church hosts ‘stellar’ VBS
HARRISTON — With 41 students and 22 volunteer staff on board, “Stellar Vacation Bible School” blasted off at Whites Road Pentecostal Church here on July 24 for a week-long “stellar” adventure.