BARRIE - Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) recently award Mount Forest Nathan Zeinstra of Mount Forest one of three $1,000 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarships.
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Christmas bureau donors help make local children smile
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Christmas Bureau is helping local families this holiday season through its angel tree program.
Seniors Centre for Excellence planning to combat ageism
MAPLETON – A new program aimed at combating ageism will be developed through the local Seniors Centre for Excellence with the assistance of provincial funding.
Century-old Mason certificate presented to local lodge officials
HARRISTON - Members of the family of Harvey John Morrison recently presented Masonic Lodge officials here with a certificate recognizing their father, Harvey John Morrison, as a third degree Mason a century ago.
Palmerston Lions Heritage Park pedestrian bridge is lit up for the holidays
Lit bridge – The pedestrian bridge at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park, dressed up with…
Nater named Canadian heritage critic in Erin O’Toole’s shadow cabinet
OTTAWA - Perth-Wellington MP John Nater named to the official opposition shadow cabinet by Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O’Toole.
Construction on Allan Street East wraps up
Construction wraps up – Construction on Allan Street East here is close to finishing for the…
Couple pledges $500,000 in support of Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy
ST. JACOBS – With the support of area residents Brad Carr and Susan Wagler, award-winning Drayton Entertainment will build on its artistic programs to help serve established, current and future audiences.
Stirring the pot
Stirring the pot My Mom makes the best gravy. Any time someone “helps” her finish making it,…
Warm Winter Wishes campaign launched at Wellington Heights
MOUNT FOREST - The Warm Winter Wishes campaign was launched officially on Nov. 22 at Wellington Heights Secondary School with a two-week homeroom food hamper challenge.
Blessings to You donates funds to provide rec programs in Minto
MINTO – A recent donation from Blessings To You in Palmerston will allow the Town of Minto’s community services department to offer several free programs this winter.
Santa makes parade stop in Drayton
Drayton Christmas parade - The Drayton Santa Claus Parade was held on Dec. 3.
Christmas shopping events a hit in Town of Minto downtowns
Kris Kringle Market - A Kris Kringle Market, featuring over 50 vendors and food trucks, drew a large crowd to downtown Palmerston on Nov. 25. The event, hosted by All Aboard Palmerston, also featured music in the streets and fire pit warming stations.
Palmerston puts on a light show for Santa Claus
Palmerston threw down the welcome mat for Santa on Dec. 4, as it held its first in-person, for-real parade since 2019.
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News that our county library system will be adopting a no-fine culture for overdue material isn’t earth-shattering news. It does however offer a glimpse into emerging attitudes on public resources.