NORTH WELLINGTON – The 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour is scheduled for Oct. 26.
Community News
Opportunity for Minto, Wellington North entrepreneurs
NEUSTADT – Inspired by Dragon’s Den, The Hawks’ Nest is a competition where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas in an effort to secure financial support from “Hawk” investors.
Reflections
’What You Got’ Does the phrase “you don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone” ring a bell with you?
Minto-Clifford Public School feeds over 400 students daily
HARRISTON – It’s hard for kids to learn if their stomachs are grumbling with hunger.
Free lunch at Arthur church
ARTHUR – On the last Friday of each month, Arthur Pentecostal Assembly hosts a free community lunch to address food security issues.
Traffic concerns raised at public meeting on commercial proposal
KENILWORTH – At least one Mount Forest resident is concerned that adding commercial development to the existing No Frills location will mean more traffic headaches.
Euchre at Mount Forest Legion
MAPLETON – Everyone is welcome to join the Mount Forest Legion to play progressive euchre on alternating Sundays.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon supports eight hospital foundations
MOUNT FOREST – The 23rd annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will broadcast in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations on Oct. 19 from 9am to 4pm.
Harriston artist semi-finalist in ‘prestigious’ realist art contest
HARRISTON – A local realism artist is being recognized for her talents in the 17th International Art Renewal Centre (ARC) Salon Competition based in New York.
Minto Fire disbands specialty rescue teams
MINTO – The Minto Fire Department is seeking support from Centre Wellington as it disbands two specialty rescue teams.
VON SMART exercise program to celebrate 30 years with record attempt
WELLINGTON COUNTY – VON is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) exercise and falls prevention program on Oct. 17.
Mapleton council presents $250 bursary for youth’s accomplishments
MAPLETON – Cole Amy won gold with Team Ontario in the Box Lacrosse Nationals U13 in Regina, Saskatchewan from Aug. 12 to 17.
NDSS students raise over $2,000 for Terry Fox Foundation
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School held a “Soak a Senior/Staff” event to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation on Sept. 27.
Minto council approves $3,000 structural grant for two Harriston properties
HARRISTON – Council approved a structural grant of $3,000 for two properties at its Oct. 1 meeting.
Minto Safe Communities committee teaches youth importance of bike safety
CLIFFORD – The Minto Safe Communities committee held a bike rodeo on July 13 in conjunction with the Clifford Carnival.