CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Food Bank gave its Crystal Award to Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) and Giant Tiger, but because it couldn’t hold its AGM, the awards were given without fanfare. But they still have meaning.
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Drayton, Minto minor hockey associations ponder amalgamation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Minor hockey associations based in Mapleton and Minto are pondering an amalgamation. Families involved in both the Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) and the Minto Minor Hockey (MMH) will be given the opportunity to vote on the proposal on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
A year of clarity – we hope
As 2022 ended and 2023 began, the notion that the planet’s inhabitants need to get real began in earnest.
Local history buff uncovers Beatty mansion’s hidden past
FERGUS – It was like finding buried treasure when Ted Bednarski started renovating the lower unit at 220 Bridge St. here.
New hydro poles on Gartshore Street made of composite material, more sustainable
New poles – Centre Wellington Hydro has been installing new hydro poles on Gartshore Street…
Pants
It struck me, while out walking my dog on the last morning of my Christmas holidays, that the next day, I would be heading back to work, and as such, I was going to need pants.
Winter storm batters region, plays havoc with holiday travel
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A major snowstorm disrupted Christmas plans and stranded travellers across the region between Dec. 23 and 26.
Mount Forest Lions make donation to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Lions donation – The Mount Forest Lions donated $5,369 in proceeds from a Dec. 14 food gift card…
New year resolutions can be kept with proper planning
With a New Year comes many resolutions. The idea of starting fresh and implementing a change can excite us!
Reflections: Letting the story change us
Once again Christmas and its “trimmings” are behind us (except of course for the imminent,…
Council denies rezoning for home on family’s land in Arthur
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council voted against rezoning land in the northern reaches of Arthur to permit the construction of a home, with Mayor Andy Lennox voicing several concerns with the proposal during a recent public meeting.
2022 Edna Litt Memorial Award presented to Ethel Weber
Memorial award – The 2022 Edna Litt Memorial Award was presented to Ethel Weber at the annual…
Touring comedian Shaun Majumder to appear at theatre in Harriston this March
HARRISTON – Love is no joke, but comedian Shaun Majumder finds a way to make it funny.
Mount Forest Curling Club among Strathcona Cup competition hosts
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Curling Club (MFCC) is among the hosts for an international curling event.