KENILWORTH – It was 25 years ago, in 1999, when Mount Forest, Arthur and the townships of West Luther, Arthur, Peel and West Garafraxa amalgamated into Wellington North.
Friends of Downtown Arthur public engagement summary available to community stakeholders
ARTHUR – The Friends of Downtown Arthur public engagement summary is complete.
Minto 81’s take two-game lead in OEHL finals with Tavistock
MINTO – The Minto 81’s have taken a two-game lead over the Tavistock Royals in the first-ever Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL) final.
Patriots face Barons in final
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Patriots are headed to a Provincial Junior Hockey League division final series against the rival Hanover Barons.
Wellington North takes lead on joint application
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North has taken the lead on a joint application seeking $40,000 in tourism grant funding.
Arthur Optimists host pro wrestling show
ARTHUR – A professional wrestling show is coming to town.
Wellington North Fire Service faces off against Patriots Alumni in charity hockey game
WELLINGTON NORTH - Members of the Wellington North Fire Service took on a team of Mount Forest Patriots Alumni in a charity hockey game.
Sciencastional Sssnakes show a hit in Alma on Family Day
ALMA - The “Sciensational Sssnakes” show drew a large crowd to the Alma Community Centre on Family Day Feb. 19.
Seniors sport red duds for Valentine’s Day
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Seniors group, which has over 100 members and meets every Wednesday to play cards and board games, was asked to wear red on Feb. 14
At the library
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Join the Wellington County Library this March Break as we sail the seas with swashbuckling pirates and adventure on safari with the cutest critters.
Province announces funds to train nurses, PSWs for long-term care
STRATFORD – The Ontario government has announced spending of more than $100 million to train in excess of 32,000 new personal support workers and nurses in long-term care over the next three years.
Wellington North amalgamation art contest open for local artisans, innovators
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Wellington North Cultural Roundtable is holding an opportunity for local artisans and innovators to showcase their talents to create a mural or art piece for the 25th anniversary of the township’s amalgamation.
Mapleton council to consider joining employee health plan
MAPLETON – Inclusion of council members in the health benefits plan utilized for municipal staff will be on the agenda for the next township council meeting.
Wellington Warden Andy Lennox elected vice-chair of WOWC
GODERICH – Wellington County Warden Andy Lennox was elected vice-chair of the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) at the organization’s Feb. 2 annual general meeting.
Little Black Dress Affair raises $14,917 for CPSC
MOUNT FOREST – Little Black Dress Affair committee members recently presented Cancer Patient Services Corporation (CPSC) and the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.