ARTHUR – On the last Friday of each month, Arthur Pentecostal Assembly hosts a free community lunch to address food security issues.
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Traffic concerns raised at public meeting on commercial proposal
KENILWORTH – At least one Mount Forest resident is concerned that adding commercial development to the existing No Frills location will mean more traffic headaches.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon supports eight hospital foundations
MOUNT FOREST – The 23rd annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will broadcast in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations on Oct. 19 from 9am to 4pm.
Wellington Heights welcomes new crop of Grade 9 students
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School LINK Crew students and staff have been working hard for several weeks to organize activities to help incoming Grade 9 students transition to high school, including an orientation day at the school on Aug. 28.
Arthur teacher honoured for incorporating agriculture in lessons
ARTHUR – Pam Woodhouse, a Grade 3 teacher at St. John Catholic school in Arthur, is this year’s recipient of the AgScape Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award.
County volunteers dig in to help environment at Warden’s Tree Planting
ARTHUR – The 19th annual Warden’s Tree Planting, organized by the county’s Green Legacy program, saw approximately 900 trees and shrubs of 36 different varieties planted over the course of a couple of hours on Oct. 2.
Mount Forest woman launches online fundraiser after son hit by car
MOUNT FOREST – A local woman is turning to the community for support in the wake of an accident involving her son during the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival.
Metz Pumpkin Fest showcases largest pumpkins to date
METZ – Giant pumpkins were the star attractions at Pumpkin Fest on Sept. 28 in the hamlet of Metz, which is on the border of Wellington North and Centre Wellington.
At The Library: Libraries celebrate Halloween throughout October
Join us in celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from October 20 to October 26!
Wellington North surveys residents on Fergus Street North reconstruction
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North is preparing for the next phase of the Fergus Street North reconstruction project, and is collecting community feedback on its plans.