Community News

WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur Lions Club may seem small with just 20 members, but that just makes the success of their initiatives all the more impressive.

WELLINGTON NORTH – To be a Lion is to be a community member willing to lend a hand where it’s needed. 

MOUNT FOREST – Crystal Steffler and John Ray share a passion for bettering their communities. And that passion was recognized on Oct. 18 during the Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce's Excellence Awards ceremony.

MINTO – Following a notice of motion from Mayor Dave Turton, next year Minto council meetings have been changed to 3pm with one 7pm meeting held during February, April, June, October and December. 

MOUNT FOREST – Supporters of the hospital here are getting some well-deserved recognition.

WINGHAM – The CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves on Oct. 19 with a mission to inspire support for local hospitals in mid-western Ontario. At the end of the seven-hour broadcast, $376,189 was raised toward vital health care projects for hospitals.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local fishermen David Pol of Arthur and Derek Cushing of Salem are making their dreams come true as the duo prepares to represent Canada at the 2024 Bass Master Team Championship later this year in Louisiana. 

HARRISTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation hosted a Halloween on Ice event on Oct. 20 at the Harriston Arena.

MINTO – Students at Norwell District Secondary School showed their creative sides as they painted pumpkins to gift to local senior citizens at Royal Terrace Long-Term and Residential Care on Oct. 10.

MINTO – The town of Minto received two awards from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) on Oct. 4.

MINTO – The Palmerston Curling Club held their open house on Oct. 17 with a mix of first time players and experienced players attending.

WELLINGTON NORTH – On Oct. 19 the Arthur Community Centre hosted the ninth annual edition of the Farm Toy Show.