MOUNT FOREST – The Fred Campbell VC Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134 has pledged to donate $2,500 over the next five years toward a new outdoor pool for Mount Forest.
Wellington North
Ken Thompson becomes a lifetime member
Wellington North – Mount Forest Legion past president Ken Thompson, left, is officially a lifetime member. The honour was presented recently by current Mount Forest Branch 134 president George Gerrard, right.
Holiday light contest winners
MOUNT FOREST – Three winners have been chosen for the “Turn On Your Lights” holiday decorating competition.
Senior Citizen Hall to be renamed Arthur Optimist Town Hall
KENILWORTH – The Senior Citizen Hall in Arthur officially has a new name. On Dec. 16, Wellington North council approved a request from the Arthur Optimist Club to rename the facility the “Arthur Optimist Town Hall,” reflecting a 15-year lease agreement that names the club as manager of the building.
Township signs agreement for trail use, maintenance with snowmobile club
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local snowmobile club to allow the club to use a piece of township-owned land for a snowmobile trail.
Township returns splash pad surplus funds to Arthur Optimist Club
KENILWORTH – The Arthur Optimist Club is getting nearly $12,000 back from Wellington North Township – funds that were left over after a new splash pad was built on Domville Street in Arthur.
Wellington North council approves budget, 3.27% tax rate increase
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has passed its 2025 budget with a tax rate increase of 3.27 per cent.
Conn church’s nativity display featured 576 Christmas story scenes
CONN – Knox Conn Presbyterian Church opened its doors from Dec. 6 to 8 to share its 8th annual Nativity Display.
Hawk’s Nest offers financial support for select entrepreneurs
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have partnered again to deliver the Hawks’ Nest, a Dragons’ Den-inspired competition where entrepreneurs from pitch business ideas in an attempt to secure financial
Mayor’s bonspiel raises $8,000 for youth programs
MOUNT FOREST – The 2024 Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel was the revival of an event held for the first time in Arthur in 2020. And the second edition of the event exceeded expectations, raising $8,000 for local youth-related causes.