WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the area experiencing wild swings in weather in recent weeks, local drivers have been challenged with everything from blizzard conditions to rain and ice storms.
Dixi le Roux exhibit set to open at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston
HARRISTON - An exhibition by Dixi le Roux is set to open Feb. 6 at the Minto Arts Gallery.
North Wellington municipalities receive almost $2 million through OICIF in 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – North Wellington municipalities will receive nearly $2 million through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) in 2020.
Contracts announced for local broadband projects
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Jan. 20 announcement of contracts to expand high-speed broadband services to nearly 2,900 homes and businesses in Wellington County includes agreements for projects in Mapleton and Wellington North.
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OPP urge citizens to be cautious around ice
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County OPP are reminding the public they still need to be cautious even though the temperature has dropped and there is some ice on rivers, ponds and lakes throughout the county.
Memories of Wellington North: 01/23/20
70 years ago Drayton Advocate, 1950 Warden Archie W. Beattie, who made history last week by being…
Patriots lose games to Bulldogs, Ironmen during tough week in PJHL
MOUNT FOREST - In a return match, the Kincardine Bulldogs earned a 5-2 win over the Mount Forest Patriots in Junior C action on Jan. 15.
Flooding contained to low-lying areas as record rainfall recorded in region
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More rain fell last weekend than predicted and some local residents remained without power well into Sunday, but it appears flooding was limited to low-lying areas, particularly in Drayton and Harriston.
Tin Can Classic Feb. 1 in Moorefield
MOOREFIELD – Tin can curling will be returning to Moorefield next month.
Wet weekend keeps Minto 81’s out of action
PALMERSTON - The Minto 81’s weekend plans were disrupted by severe weather over the weekend, which saw their scheduled trip to Lucknow to take on the Lancers cancelled.
Patriots down Barons
MOUNT FOREST - In a return match, the Mount Forest Patriots earned an 8-4 win over the Hanover Barons in Provincial Junior Hockey League action on Jan. 10.
Chicken barn destroyed by Jan. 9 Yatton area fire
MAPLETON – A chicken barn was completely destroyed by fire near Yatton on Jan. 9.
Memories of North Wellington: 01/16/20
53 years ago The Harriston Review, 1967 On Jan. 14 a local lady lost her handbag on Arthur street.…