MOUNT FOREST — On July 18, the Mount Forest Lions Club donated $17,150 to the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH).
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New trees flank cenotaph in Clifford
CLIFFORD – Oak trees have been used to commemorate the First World War in Canada since a young soldier brought acorns home from the Vimy Ridge battleground and planted them on his farm in southern Ontario.
Mary Lynne Forrest golf tourney raises over $45,000 for MRI campaign
MINTO — On July 19, the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament held its 19th annual golf event at the Pike Lake Golf Centre.
John Deere Show and tractor pull held in Palmerston
PALMERSTON — From July 21 to 23, a John Deere Show run by the Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club was held in Palmerston.
OPP issue warning after Mapleton resident scammed out of $113,000
MAPLETON – Police are reminding residents to be wary of investment scams after a Mapleton resident was defrauded of over $100,000 – and then several thousand more after "a company" claimed it could recover the lost funds.
Wellington North signs cost sharing agreement with Crombie Property Holdings
KENILWORTH – Crombie Property Holdings Ltd. has signed an agreement with Wellington North after a cost sharing deal was left up in the air at a previous council meeting.
Local farmers taking Wellington North to land tribunal
WELLINGTON NORTH – Elgin and Joan Craig have retained a law firm and are appealing Wellington North council’s June decision to deny a minor variance request.
Police lay charges in connection with Mount Forest fires in February, July
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington OPP have laid more charges in connection to recent fires in Mount Forest.
No changes coming to Wellington North electoral wards
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council recently discussed whether a need exists to reevaluate the township's electoral ward system, ultimately settling in favour of the status quo.
Fundraising for playground at Arthur school going well: VanGerven
KENILWORTH - Crystal VanGerven, an Arthur Public School parent council member leading a fundraising campaign for new playground equipment, recently delegated to Wellington North council to advocate for playgrounds.
Louise Marshall Hospital emergency department closing overnight on July 20
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital will close overnight starting at 7pm on July 20 and reopen 12 hours later at 7am on July 21.
Proposed Mount Forest development stirs residents’ concerns
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council recently heard from Mount Forest residents who are concerned with the impact of a proposed 34-unit townhouse development.
Family Fun Day planned July 29 at Minto Farmers’ Market
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market invites you to bring the whole family for a special Family Day event at the market.
Palmerston Food Bank relocated
MINTO – Minto council discussed the new location for the Palmerston Food Bank at its meeting on July 11.
Reflections: Vacation
Lord willing, by day’s end I will be sitting on the dock at the family cottage. So I have…