MINTO – The Minto Selects are on top of the broomball world. The team won the Men’s division at the World Broomball Championships held in Kingston from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5.
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Jeff McKee, Emma Smyth receive second Arthur Chamber Citizen of Year awards
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce presented its 2022 community awards to recipients at the Arthur Legion on Oct. 19.
Harriston provides fresh start for family escaping Syrian civil war
HARRISTON - Harriston is a long way from the refugee camps of Turkey, crammed with displaced Syrians, and farther away still from Aleppo’s embattled streets. But for Obid Almohamed and his family, the small community of Harriston, with less than 2,000 inhabitants, is now home.
Newly unveiled street signs commemorate families’ war sacrifice
PALMERSTON - Town of Minto unveils newly installed street signs commemorating local residents' service in First and Second World Wars.
Remembrance ceremony held in Clifford
Remembrance service – Harriston Royal Canadian Legion Branch 296 held a Remembrance ceremony at…
Haunting on Main brought out the characters
Haunting on Main – Local residents were out in force, and in costume, for the Haunting on Main…
Palmerston speeding concerns continue as town staff seek solutions
MINTO – Traffic safety issues in the town of Palmerston continue to be a concern for Minto council as it awaits a staff report on the situation.
Blessings Thrift and Gift Store makes donations to two local groups
Providing resources – Donors, volunteers and shoppers have made it possible for the Palmerston…
Wellington Heights Secondary School took part in Terry Fox Run
Terry Fox Run – The entire Wolverine community participated in the annual Terry Fox Run held at…
Local resident pens poem of Remembrance
Note: The following poem of Remembrance was submitted to the North Wellington Community News by…
MooreBand performed in Harriston
MooreBand in concert – The first installment in a concert series featuring popular local…
Reflections: Demonstrating faith
Demonstrating faith There’s a line in the familiar hymn I will sing of the mercies of the Lord…
Minto downtowns to host festive events
MINTO – The Town of Minto, Minto Chamber of Commerce and local downtown revitalization committees, Harriston Rising, All Aboard Palmerston, and Clifford Connects want to help area residents prepare for the holiday season with three incredible shopping nights, located in each downtown centre.
Small shed fire knocked down quickly
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North firefighters responded to a rural shed fire around 12:30pm on…
Big Brothers, Big Sisters planning seasonal fundraisers
WELLINGTON NORTH - Big Brother Big Sisters of North Wellington (BBBSNW) is working to make up for lost revenue due to the cancellation of many of the organization’s fundraising events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.