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.
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Crowds gather to see horses bring Santa Claus to Holstein
HOLSTEIN – Ponies, horses, and a few other animals were among the attractions as Holstein’s non-motorized Santa Claus parade returned for its 31st year on Dec. 14.
Mount Forest Curling Club to host provincial championship
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club is getting set to host the U18 Men's and Women's 2025 Provincial Curling Championship from Jan. 8 to 12, 2025, and volunteers are needed to make the event a success.
Council approves $36,000 in grants, fee waivers for community organizations
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved more than $36,000 worth of community grants and donations for 2025.
WHSS students organize annual Warm Winter Wishes initiative
MOUNT FOREST – For more than 20 years, the Grade 12 business leadership class at Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) in Mount Forest has championed the school’s Warm Winter Wishes charity initiative.
Enbridge Gas donates $5,000 worth of textbooks to Wellington North Fire Services
WELLINGTON NORTH – Enbridge Gas has donated $5,000 worth of training textbooks to the Wellington North Fire Services.
Mount Forest Lions bring Santa to town
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Santa Claus Parade started strong as a convoy of carefully prepared floats cruised down King Street on Dec. 6.
Louise Marshall emergency department closed Saturday
MOUNT FOREST – According to a press release from North Wellington Health Care, which operates the Mount Forest hospital, the department was to close on Dec. 7 between 12 and 9pm.
Council supports raising taxes to increase service at Mount Forest Cemetery
KENILWORTH – Increasing service at the Mount Forest Cemetery to allow for Saturday burials could mean a slight tax rate increase in 2025 for Wellington North residents.
Festive fun planned at Wellington County library branches
‘Tis the season for festive programming and cozy crafting! Visit your local Wellington County Library branch during the month of December for an assortment of holiday-themed programmes and drop-in activities.