MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School LINK Crew students and staff have been working hard for several weeks to organize activities to help incoming Grade 9 students transition to high school, including an orientation day at the school on Aug. 28.
Community News
Council approves signage grant
HARRISTON – Town council has approved a signage grant through the municipality’s Community Improvement Program (CIP) budget to improve a “longstanding” business in downtown Harriston.
Take a ride on the foam roller
MINTO – Most of us understand stretching will help our range of motion and can reduce our risk of injury … but there are many other benefits, with the most important being, it feels good!
Arthur teacher honoured for incorporating agriculture in lessons
ARTHUR – Pam Woodhouse, a Grade 3 teacher at St. John Catholic school in Arthur, is this year’s recipient of the AgScape Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award.
Clifford splash pad may come to fruition
CLIFFORD – A recently released provincial funding program may be the key to the community of Clifford receiving a new splash pad.
Community invited to participate in ‘Creatures of Clifford’ contest
CLIFFORD – The Clifford community is getting into the Halloween spirit with a new event entitle “Creatures of Clifford.”
Mapleton user fees, charges to increase; public meeting Oct. 8
MAPLETON – Most user fees and charges for municipal services in Mapleton are set to increase, including permits, zoning amendments, animal control, cemetery services and hall rentals.
Mapleton Township to gather input on windmills
MAPLETON – Council here has directed staff to see if there is public interest in becoming 'a willing host' for wind turbines. A company has proposed erecting up to 20 turbines in the township.
Mount Forest woman launches online fundraiser after son hit by car
MOUNT FOREST – A local woman is turning to the community for support in the wake of an accident involving her son during the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival.
Minto committee hosts Indigenous celebration
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee held an Indigenous celebration at the Harriston and Minto Community Centre on Sept. 25.
Teviotdale’s new sign highlights six historical features in community
TEVIOTDALE – A community which lies on the border between Perth County and Wellington County has more history than some may think.
Practice safe home heating
1. Have a three-foot (one-metre) “kid free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
Reflections
Canadians have been characterized as being polite and apologetic. The characterization has been the basis for many jokes. It is said you can always tell if someone is a Canadian if a slap on the back of the head causes them to turn around and apologize.
At The Library: Libraries celebrate Halloween throughout October
Join us in celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from October 20 to October 26!
Floradale 4-H Sheep Club Achievement Day
DRAYTON – Mark Martin Dairy Sheep Farm hosted the Floradale 4-H Sheep Club Achievement Day on Sept. 22.