Nativity display – A nativity display at Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn, from Dec. 2 to 4,…
Wellington North
All but two committee, board positions filled for Wellington North members
KENILWORTH – With the exception of two appointments, all committee and board positions represented by Wellington North members have been filled.
Santa’s workshop display created at Birmingham Retirement Community
Residents of Birmingham Retirement Community created a Santa’s Workshop display, complete with reindeer, at the seniors residence for the holiday season.
Motor-free parade in Holstein draws crowd
Crowd pleaser – The tiny community of Holstein was bursting at the seams on Dec. 10 as hoards of spectators lined its main streets to watch the annual non-motorized Christmas Parade.
Local athletes represent Rise Combat at Pan Am kickboxing championships in Brazil
Medalists – Two athletes from Rise Combat in Mount Forest recently returned from the Pan Am…
County approves citizen appointment to board of health
FERGUS – Wellington County council has appointed former Minto mayor George Bridge as one of the county’s three representatives on the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health.
Total OCIF funding for county municipalities to rise slightly in 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The combined Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocation for Wellington County municipalities will rise by just over $30,000 next year.
MRI machine coming to Palmerston and District Hospital
PALMERSTON – A new MRI machine is coming to Palmerston and District Hospital, which officials say will help reduce wait times, eliminate the need to travel for the service and alleviate pressure on other hospitals.
Wellington North council endorses McCabe’s ROMA bid
KENILWORTH – Ward 4 councillor Steve McCabe hopes to take over from Guelph/Eramosa Mayor Chris White as the “Zone 2” representative at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) for the 2023-27 term.
Arthur resident receives Premier’s Award
ARTHUR – Jennifer Green of Arthur was honoured with the Premier’s Award in the apprenticeship category at the annual Higher Education Summit in Toronto on Nov. 28.