ERIN – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to a report about a structure fire on Player Drive in north Erin on Nov. 13 at about 12:45am.
Ministry of Health approves sale of old Groves hospital property
FERGUS – The old Groves Memorial Community Hospital demolition is complete, and the Ministry of Health has approved the sale of the property.
Elora Rocks hosting theme night to raise money for Team Addy
ELORA – The next Elora Rocks home game will be a chance to support kids’ cancer research.
Kitchener residents charged after collision involving stolen vehicle
ERIN – Wellington County OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road at around 10am on Nov. 12, and discovered two occupants of a stolen vehicle involved in the crash had fled into a nearby wooded area.
Mapleton residents gather for Remembrance Day ceremony
MAPLETON – Drayton held their Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
WHSS boys varsity soccer team qualify for CWOSSA
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s (WHSS) boys varsity soccer team had an exciting playoff run this year after finishing the season in fourth place with three wins, three losses, and four ties, for a total of 13 points.
Minto remembers
MINTO – From Nov. 10 to Nov. 11 the Minto communities were paying respect to the fallen veterans.
Town unveils ‘Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns’ experience for holiday season
MINTO – The town of Minto is announcing the debut of “Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns,” a festive experience inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season.
Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign will again support Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada will kick off their Holiday Smile Cookie campaigns on Nov. 18, and the Mount Forest location has once again chosen to support the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation with a portion of the proceeds.
Community Pantry receives $3,000 donation
MOUNT FOREST – Sharon Wenger, chair of the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival, recently presented a cheque to Community Pantry Board member Mary Wenger in the amount of $3,085.
Police beat: More partner violence charges laid
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Wellington North communities pause to remember the fallen
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mount Forest and Arthur communities both honoured the war dead by gathering at separate Remembrance Day ceremonies on Nov. 11.
Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel set for Nov. 21
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox is set to host his second annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel on Nov. 21 at the Mount Forest Curling Club.
High school information nights coming up
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) invites Grade 8 students and their families to attend upcoming high school information nights.
Rae announces more funding for rural municipalities
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario government is increasing the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) by $100 million over two years, bringing the total funding envelope to $600 million by 2026.