MOUNT FOREST – MacAndrews Pumpkin Farm is stocked and open for business, boasting over 40 varieties of pumpkins, squash and other seasonal goodies.
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Guest speakers discuss the Cumnock General Store
ARTHUR – Guest speakers Linda Avery, Rob Avery, Ron Tone and Louise Tone visited the Arthur and Area Historical Society at the Arthur Community Centre on Sept. 23 to discuss the Cumnock General Store.
Mount Forest maple picked as Tree of the Year
MOUNT FOREST – Bright blue skies, falling autumn leaves and a crowd of community members set the scene for Mount Forest’s second annual Tree of the Year ceremony.
Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel hits the ice Nov. 7 at Arthur curling club
ARTHUR – Wellington North officials are gearing up for a day of curling, camaraderie and charity at the third annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel on Nov. 7 at the Arthur and Area Curling Club.
Mildmay man dead after motorcycle crash
WELLINGTON NORTH – Emergency crews were called for "an ejected motorcyclist" on Sideroad 3 West, south of Mount Forest, on Oct. 6 at about 5:15pm.
Arthur women to shave heads, raise funds for Aboyne Rural Hospice
ARTHUR – Wendy Vroenhoven and Susan O’Neill are putting more than money on the line to support the future Aboyne Rural Hospice.
Public provides feedback on Mount Forest Community Centre
MAPLETON – The future of the Mount Forest Community Centre is up in the air, and Wellington North council and staff are reviewing public feedback to determine what’s next.
Successful second annual Arthur Car Show
ARTHUR – Organizers report “a very successful car show up in Arthur” on Sept. 12.
Fire Prevention Week to focus on lithium-ion batteries
NORTH WELLINGTON – Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5 to 11, and this year’s theme will be “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”
Celebrating public library week: open for possibility
Ontario Public Library Week runs from Oct. 19 to 25 and is a time to celebrate how important public libraries are in our communities.