Swans are back – Trumpeter swans arrived in Mount Forest on March 21. This pair flew in March 21…
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‘Sunshine List’ includes 19 north Wellington municipal employees
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Close to 130 Wellington County municipal employees were paid over $100,000 last year, an increase of 22% from 2021.
Council approves backhoe purchase
MINTO – Town council here has approved the purchase of a new backhoe for about $200,000.
Events in Palmerston, Mount Forest to highlight local work opportunities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Career Education Council and four municipal partners will host two upcoming sessions on local work opportunities.
Alma Optimists host spring craft show
ALMA – With 42 vendors on hand and large crowds passing through, the Alma Optimist Club’s inaugural spring craft market was a successful venture.
TD announced as first corporate sponsor for 2023 Hawks’ Nest competition
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) recently announced TD Bank Group is the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition.
Arthur Vipers win WOAA title
ARTHUR – The Arthur Vipers team captured the WOAA U18LL Elite Division championship on March 28, securing the title for the second year in a row.
Reflections: Quiet and convenient
I read a story that I’m sure we all have experienced in one way or another. Someone was flying…
Drayton Figure Skating Club presents “A Night at the Movies” ice carnival
Ice carnival – “A Night at the Movies” was the theme of the Drayton Figure Skating Club…
Minto Arts Gallery exhibit highlights family of artists
HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council is hosting an exhibition of the works of artists Ian, Colin and Anne Williamson.
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs helping youth in large numbers
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Youth wellness hubs in Wellington County and Guelph have become busy, and increasingly vital, places. There were over 22,000 visits to the six hubs located in the county and the city of Guelph in 2022.
Police issue public safety alert following opiate overdoses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police are issuing a public safety alert following three opiate overdoses in the county this past weekend. "Thankfully, in each instance, naloxone was successfully administered and none of the overdoses were fatal," police stated in an April 2 press release.
Moorefield couple wins $500,000 in OLG draw
TORONTO – A Moorefield couple is $500,000 richer after winning second prize in the OLG's Daily Grand draw. Michael and Lynda Boyd matched five main numbers to win $25,000 a year for life in the Feb. 27 draw.
Mapleton Township reappoints integrity commissioner
MAPLETON – Guy Giorno, a consultant with Fasken Martineau Dumoulin LLP, has been reappointed as integrity commissioner for the Township of Mapleton.
‘Symbol of inclusion’: delegates advocate for rainbow crosswalks in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – A group of north Wellington residents hope to get council’s support for rainbow crosswalks in Mount Forest and Arthur.