ARTHUR– The U11 Arthur Twisters (White) girls softball team recently added another victory to their season – this time at the Arthur Fall Fair parade.
Wellington North
Council approves Arthur heritage plaque honouring early feminist
KENILWORTH – Plans are underway for a historic plaque in Arthur honouring early Canadian feminist Margarette Rae Morrison Luckock.
New crosswalks in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Standing in the centre of Arthur’s Smith Street on Sept. 19, Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox cut the ribbon on a new crosswalk described as the first of its kind in the community.
Euchre at the Legion
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 will be holding progressive euchre every other Sunday at 1pm.
Volunteer, newcomer event draws hundreds
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest and District Sports Complex was buzzing with excitement on Sept. 12, as the annual Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event welcomed both new and preexisting members of the Wellington North community.
New walking trail south of Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Copernicus Mapleton Trail is now open.
Township awards contract to demolish Mount Forest pool
KENILWORTH – In an expedited process, North Wellington Township posted its request for tender (RFT) for demolition of the Lion Roy Grant Community Pool and its bath house on Aug. 19, and contractors had until Sept. 11 to submit their proposals.
Density concerns raised about proposed Mount Forest townhouse development
KENILWORTH – Increased traffic volumes and the safety of pedestrians were among the concerns raised by community members who spoke at a public meeting regarding a proposal for a stacked townhouse development in Mount Forest.
Arthur ready-mix concrete plant one step closer to reality
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment for Clark Brothers Contracting that will allow the construction of a ready-mix concrete plant in Arthur, despite objections from would-be developers of surrounding lands.
Magpie’s Bakery permanently closes in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Maggie Schram, owner and operator of Magpie’s Bakery, announced the business’ official closure on the bakery’s Facebook page on Sept. 4.