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On Her Shoulders exhibit showcases women in Mount Forest history
MOUNT FOREST - An exhibit showcasing some of the most interesting women in local history is on display at the Mount Forest Museum and Archives.
‘Plan a Record-Breaking Escape’ is challenge for Fire Prevention Week
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s a message that bears repeating, and sadly, never gets old because it’s a scenario that can devastate a family, and a community: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
Fire Prevention Week challenges families, individuals to ‘Plan a record-breaking escape’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – It’s a message that bears repeating, and sadly never gets old, because it’s a scenario that can devastate a family and a community: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
Parkette in Mount Forest the first of four downtown revitalization projects
MOUNT FOREST - A recent parkette opening in downtown Mount Forest is the first project completed in a series of downtown revitalization projects—including a mural, public wifi, and outdoor exercise equipment—using municipal, Businessness Improvement Area (BIA), and grant funding.
Mount Forest residents hear from mayoral, council, school trustee candidates
MOUNT FOREST – Roughly 50 residents of Mount Forest sat in the lower leisure hall of the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on the evening of Sept. 29 to hear local candidates pitch their views and persuade electors.
Local students receive county scholarships
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Ten local students will be receiving educational scholarships and bursaries from the County of Wellington based on academic achievement, community involvement or financial need.
Family of Lucas Shortreed invites community to gather, heal together
FERGUS – The family of Lucas Shortreed, who was killed in a hit-and-run crime 14 years ago, is extending an open invitation to the community to attend a gathering at the Graham Giddy Funeral Home in Fergus on Thanksgiving Day.
All-candidates meeting in Arthur covers small-town issues, societal challenges
ARTHUR – The fire department, streetscaping, derelict buildings, garbage collection, the Arthur public works building, speeding and a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest were just some of the topics addressed at an “all-candidates” night held at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on Sept. 27.
Metz Pumpkinfest a fun event for all
Great pumpkins – Her pumpkin wasn’t the heaviest, but at 120 pounds, the pumpkin grown by four-year-old Rylee for the Metz Pumpkinfest was bigger than her.