MINTO – Town council has unanimously approved a new commemoration policy that effectively allows Pride banners to be displayed – but for one month only – and rejects a so-called “neutrality” bylaw proposed by a group of residents.
Community News
Police seize close to $100,000 in meth; Mount Forest man charged
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials say an officer patrolling Main Street North in Mount Forest saw the driver of a sedan dealing drugs at about 11:15pm on June 19.
Wellington North man charged with murder in 2019 death of Jason Brown
MINTO – Police have charged a third person – a Wellington North man – in connection with the 2019 kidnapping and death of Jason John Brown.
Wellington North Township celebrates 25 years of amalgamation
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North Township’s community celebrated the 25 year anniversary since several villages and townships amalgamated in 1999.
NDSS Girl’s Slo-Pitch team competed at OFSAA tournament
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Girl’s Slo-Pitch team traveled to Hamilton June 10 and 11 to compete at Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) tournament.
Mindfulness practice: let go of perfection to be in the present
About 20 years ago, I came across a book called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, and it completely changed how I looked at my thinking.
WHSS students’ participated in the Special Olympics Track and Field Meet
MOUNT FOREST – Students from Wellington Heights Secondary School participated in the Special Olympics Track and Field Meet in Guelph on May 15 at St. James Catholic High School.
Prom night in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School held its prom on May 24 at the Mount Forest Sports Complex.
NDSS student Alexis Skerrit publishes short story
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School student Alexis Skerrit’s short story was recently published in an anthology called Synergy by Polar Expressions Publications.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation held its fourth gala, funds for ECG fleet
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation’s fourth annual gala, with theme Adventures in Wonderland, was held at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on June 15.
UGDSB releases draft policy for public input
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has created a new policy to address student registration.
Theatre guild casting for Anne of Green Gables
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre has issued an open casting call for Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.
Alma contractors seek zoning change to permit existing business
MAPLETON – A public meeting was held on June 11 regarding a zoning change application at J-M Building Contractors in Alma.
Hockey player Ty Martin receives $250 athletic bursary
MAPLETON – Council here presented a $250 athletic bursary cheque to Woolwich Wildcats U13 player Ty Martin on June 11.
WHSS Ultimate Frisbee team placed first in tournament
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School Ultimate Frisbee team placed first in their tournament on May 17.