Crime shredders - Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington’s (CSGW) 2019 Mount Forest shredding event raised the most money in the history of the event, with $1,960 in payments and donations coming in.
Wellington North
Wellington North drinking water systems achieve 100% rating
KENILWORTH - For the 12th consecutive year, the drinking water systems in Arthur and Mount Forest received a 100% rating.
Musashi Auto Parts impresses local councillor
KENILWORTH - Councillor Steve McCabe is impressed with the degree of cutting edge technology used by Musashi Auto Parts in Arthur.
OMPF grants drop in 2020 for local municipalities
QUEEN’S PARK – Municipalities in northern Wellington County will receive a combined total of about $80,000 less through a key provincial funding program next year.
Hawk’s Nest entrepreneur competition offers training and business cash infusion
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) in partnership with the Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) is planning to deliver the Hawks’ Nest for the third time.
Harvest Family Thrift store now open in Arthur
Grand opening - The Harvest Family Thrift store opened on George Street in Arthur on Oct. 25.
Mount Forest kick-a-thon backs brain tumour research
Kicking for the cause - On the weekend of Oct. 26-27, the Phoenix Performance Center in Mount Forest held its third annual Kickz with Kelly, a 24-hour kick-a-thon fundraising event that supports the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
Wellington North defers amendment to allow kennel pending discussion amongst neighbours
KENILWORTH - Wellington North councillors say there should be more discussion amongst neighbours before they make a decision on a proposed dog kennel.
Poppy distribution from legions underway
KENILWORTH - Wellington North council has declared Nov. 11 as Remembrance Day and granted permission to the Legions in Arthur and Mount Forest to distribute poppies within Wellington North.
Wastewater treatment report indicates township still has capacity to grow
KENILWORTH - A recent report on the township’s year-to-date wastewater treatment plant flows indicates there is potential room to grow in Wellington North.