ARTHUR – Smokey, a cat at the Arthur Animal Rescue, is on the hunt for a safe barn or busy workshop where he can patrol, supervise and help keep critters under control, with a warm spot to curl up when he’s off-duty.
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Mount Forest resident makes most of ice storm
MOUNT FOREST – Magda Kowalski made the most of the ice storm at the end of December, tying up her figure skates and skating down South Water Street in Mount Forest on Dec. 28.
Ice storm hits north Wellington communities
NORTH WELLINGTON – Many north Wellington residents took to Facebook to share photos of a recent ice storm.
Games, trivia at Arthur Arena Jan. 21
ARTHUR – Wellington North is holding its first Small Town Social for seniors in the upper hall at the Arthur arena on Jan. 21.
The Moore Brothers ring in new year at Arthur Legion
ARTHUR – The Moore Brothers, Drew, left, and Taylor, performed at the Arthur Legion on Dec. 31 to ring in the new year.
Fire department seeks young ‘Hydrant Heroes’
NORTH WELLINGTON – Local firefighters are calling on kids to help keep people safe this winter with a contest to keep fire hydrants clear.
Seniors Centre for Excellence to kick off new year with Newfoundland Party
MOUNT FOREST – A Newfoundland Party, complete with crazy hats and ugly sticks, will be held at the Mount Forest Sportsplex on Jan. 15.
Two men plead guilty in connection with beating, murder of Jason John Brown
GUELPH – Travis Willard Wand and Steven Jon Walsom-Gerigs, both charged in connection with the 2019 beating, kidnapping and murder of 43-year-old Jason John Brown, were sentenced in Guelph court on Dec. 22.
Knox church hosts nativity scene exhibit
WELLINGTON NORTH – Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn hosted its annual nativity scene exhibit over the last weekend of November and first weekend of December.
Wellington North celebrates reopening of enhanced West Luther Rail Trail
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North has reopened of a portion of the West Luther Rail Trail, following improvements that officials say enhance accessibility and enjoyment for the community.