MOUNT FOREST – The Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington (BBBSBW) Bowl for Kids campaign kicked off on Feb. 5, with 191 bowlers from Minto and Mapleton raising $15,788 on day one.
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Drayton, Minto minor hockey amalgamation not proceeding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A proposed amalgamation of minor hockey associations based in Minto and Mapleton won’t be going forward at this time.
Greg Blagdon makes generous pop tab donation to Harriston Legion
Pop star – Harriston Legion Branch 296 president Hugh Clunas, left, recently accepted another…
Martin designated mayor pro tem as committee assignments approved
MAPLETON – Councillor Michael Martin has been named the designated fill-in for Mayor Gregg Davidson should the need arise.
Family Day on ice events to be held in Minto and Mapleton
Family Day on ice – Minto and Mapleton residents will have the opportunity to spend the Family…
Legion hosts mini-golf dinner event
HARRISTON - Harriston Legion Branch 296 is hosting its annual mini-golf and steak dinner on March 12.
Realtor offers snow sculpture contest
MOUNT FOREST – A local realtor is inviting Mount Forest and area (within 20km) residents an opportunity to participate in a snow sculpture contest.
Minto community groups invited to apply for Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament proceeds
MINTO – Applications are now open for community organizations seeking to share in the proceeds of the 13th annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament here.
Family Fun Day for LMH Foundation on Feb. 20
MOUNT FOREST – After a three-year hiatus, the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) is set to host its 2nd Annual Family Fun Day.
Reflections: ‘The science about God isn’t settled’
Do you ever find yourself wishing that someone had told or taught you something when you were…
Patriots score cash for hospital with every goal
MOUNT FOREST – Local residents have another reason to cheer on the Mount Forest Patriots Jr. C hockey team.
Drayton Defenders squads pick up a pair of Silver Stick titles
DRAYTON – It’s been 26 years since a team from Drayton won an International Silver Stick Tournament and on Jan. 22 the Drayton Defenders U11 Rep team became the second local team this year to claim the title of International Silver Stick Champions.
Duhacek’s ‘Help Me Bury Cancer’ tour comes to Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mike Duhacek did not walk alone through Arthur on Tuesday when he began day four of his seven-day, 212km “Help Me Bury Cancer” campaign to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. “The response I’ve had from small towns has been phenomenal,” he said.
Land rezoned for townhouse development in Mount Forest despite residents’ opposition
KENILWORTH – Following three delegations and much discussion, Wellington North council has approved the rezoning of land in Mount Forest, allowing a proposed 18-unit cluster townhouse project to proceed.
Local businesses recognized at Minto Chamber AGM dinner
PALMERSTON – Local businesses were lauded for their contribution to the community at the Minto Chamber of Commerce business recognition dinner and annual general meeting.