KENILWORTH – Wellington North is hoping for a green light from the province to install pedestrian crossing infrastructure at three intersections in Mount Forest and Arthur.
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Drayton Kinsmen Farm show returns to PMD arena April 12-13
DRAYTON – Rural Ontario’s agribusiness showcase is back. The Drayton Kinsmen Farm show will return for its 39th edition this spring after three years of pandemic-related cancellations.
Hockey team raising funds to assist teammate with travel for treatment
MINTO – A Palmerston youth is getting a boost from his hockey team as he prepares for a trip to Italy for medical treatment.
Wellington North resident bilked of $500,000 in cryptocurrency scam
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are issuing a warning about scammers after a resident here was defrauded of $500,000 over six months in a cryptocurrency scheme.
Minto draft budget projects 4.9% tax levy increase
MINTO – An early draft of the Town of Minto’s 2023 budget shows the municipality’s total tax levy rising by 4.88 per cent and the local tax rate increasing by 1.88%.
Bowl for Kids fundraiser returns to in-person format for 2023
MOUNT FOREST – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s largest fundraising event, Bowl for Kids Sake, is coming up soon.
Truck driver, company charged in three-vehicle crash in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A commercial truck driver and business from Aylmer have been charged in a three-vehicle crash here on Tuesday that injured one person and caused damage on a nearby residential property.
Wellington North council adopts work plan for Mount Forest outdoor pool
KENILWORTH– Wellington North council has given a partial nod to next steps in the design process for a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest that would replace the Lion Roy Grant pool.
Township accepts modified insurance policy
KENILWORTH – Wellington North finance director Farhad Hossain presented a sticker-shocked council with a slightly reduced municipal insurance premium at a Jan. 16 meeting.
Mount Forest Thrift Shop receives warm donation
Mount Forest Thrift Shop manager Brenda Harris, left, recently received a donation from Melissa…
Coburn Insurance makes donation to Cancer Patient Services
CPS donation – Andrew Coburn and office manager Christy Tangney of Coburn Insurance, in…
New directors named to Clifford and District Historical Society
New directors – The Clifford and District Horticultural Society installed its 2023 directors at…
Reflections: Whole armour of God
Many readers will be familiar with the concept of the whole armour of God, and we often refer to the defensive protection of the breastplate of righteousness, the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation.
Strathcona Cup tours curling rinks in Mount Forest, Elora and Fergus
International curling event – Strathcona Cup tournament games were held at the Mount Forest…
Mount Forest Legion makes donation to minor hockey
Legion donation – Mount Forest Rams players Charlie and Harper, along with Amy and Maddy, receive…