MOUNT FOREST - An exhibit showcasing some of the most interesting women in local history is on display at the Mount Forest Museum and Archives.
Zoning bylaw exception permits future hog barn on 12th Line property in Minto
MINTO – Council here granted a variance to the town’s zoning bylaw at its Sept. 6 meeting to allow for a future 13,000-square-foot pig barn at 5960 12th Line.
Harriston fall fair features country carnival and demolition derby
HARRISTON – “Flannel Shirts and Denim Skirts” is the theme of the 2022 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, which takes place from Sept. 16 to 18.
Few races emerge in local elections as Aug. 19 nomination deadline looms
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The deadline to file nomination papers to run for a seat on local councils or school boards in the Oct. 24 municipal election is Aug. 19.
Family displaced by fire
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North Fire Services’ Mount Forest and Arthur stations responded to a report of a house fire on Forest Glen Drive here on Aug. 3.
‘Stop the Stigma’ rally will focus on lives lost to overdose crisis
MOUNT FOREST - International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31 and a Stop the Stigma rally will take place in Mount Forest on Aug. 24 to mark the sombre occasion.
Fair time in Palmerston Aug. 26 to 28
PALMERSTON – The 2022 Palmerston Fair is set to run Aug. 26 to 28 at the fairgrounds in Palmerston.
Drayton Rotary Club pays back $80,000 on commitment for park
DRAYTON – The Drayton Rotary Club has taken a giant stride toward a $100,000 commitment to fund the village’s newest park.
Downtown dinner highlights Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – The Harriston Street Party is set for Aug. 13.
Building slows in Mapleton Township
MAPLETON – Building activity in the township was down from 2021 levels at the mid-point of the 2022 construction season.
Harriston Street Party scheduled for Aug. 13
HARRISTON – The Harriston Rising committee is bringing back the ultimate summer street festival.
Carry On Women’s Institute hosts 125th anniversary fashion show
PALMERSTON – Carry On Women’s Institute (WI) hosted a successful fashion show here on July 7.…
Olive Mock named life member of Harriston Legion Ladies Auxiliary
HARRISTON – Olive Mock was recently installed as a life member of the Harriston Legion Branch 296…
Township restricts outdoor water use to alternate days for local residents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Homes here with even house numbers are permitted to use water outdoors on…
Fireworks Festival returns to Mount Forest July 14 to 17
MOUNT FOREST – The popular Mount Forest Firework festival returns this weekend after a two-year…