Toy show – The Alma Optimists hosted their annual Toy Show and Sale on March 9 at the Alma Community Centre.
Community News
Norwell District Secondary School places fourth at National Theatre School Drama Festival
PALMERSTON – On Feb. 26, Norwell District Secondary School’s Drama Club travelled to John F. Ross in Guelph to compete in the National Theatre School Drama Festival for the first time in many years.
Arthur Pentecostal hosts World Day of Prayer
WELLINGTON NORTH – Arthur Pentecostal Assembly hosted the 2025 World Day of Prayer service for the Arthur community on March 7.
Mount Forest Curling Club hosts annual Masters’/Seniors’ bonspiel
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club, established in 1880, held its annual Masters’/Seniors’ bonspiel on March 1.
Norwell girls curling team wins CWOSSA championship
PALMERSTON – After going undefeated in pool play on Feb. 27, the Norwell District Secondary School girls curling team defeated John F. Ross from Guelph in the semi-finals 11-2.
Gift shop raises $8,000 for Palmerston District Hospital
PALMERSTON – Several of the 30 Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop volunteers got together on March 4 to present an $8,000 cheque to Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary president Helen McFadzean.
NDSS competes in Special Olympics Bocce qualifier
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School’s Varsity Reds travelled to Guelph on Feb. 28 to compete in the Special Olympics Bocce qualifier.
Wellington North Mayor’s Breakfast set for April 10
ARTHUR – Wellington North officials are inviting residents, local businesses and stakeholders to join Mayor Andy Lennox for breakfast on April 10 in Arthur.
Minto students win big at VMF CUP
MINTO – Three students from Minto helped clinch the championship for the Orangeville Vikings at the VMF CUP in London in the U11 Atom division Feb. 28 to March 2.
Mapleton farm engulfed in evening mist
MAPLETON – A farm emerges from the mist south of Goldstone on March 6 at about 5pm.
Palmerston hosts co-ed broomball tournament
PALMERSTON – Al and Connie Walter hosted the 17th annual Palmerston co-ed broomball tournament at the Palmerston arena from March 6 through 9.
Celebrate Maple Weekend at a sugarbush April 5 to 6
ONTARIO – Maple syrup season is in full swing, and Maple Weekend will be here in a few weeks.
Wellness retreat with five tiny homes coming to Mapleton
MAPLETON – The go-ahead has been granted for a naturopath to move forward with plans to open a wellness retreat near Cumnock, between Fergus and Arthur.
U of G to host annual College Royal open house
GUELPH – The University of Guelph’s annual College Royal open house and events are set for March 5 to 16.
Annual Meiklejohn Curling Bonspiel a hit in Harriston
MINTO – The Harriston Curling Club held its 114th annual Meiklejohn Curling Bonspiel on Feb. 21 and 22.