MOUNT FOREST – The latest fundraising campaign for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation will have the added bonus of brightening up the hospital for patients and staff who have to spend time there during the holiday season.
Community News
Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey
HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Lori Woodham returns to Mapleton council
MAPLETON – Woodham, who served as a Mapleton councillor from 2014 to 2018, is filling the seat vacated by former councillor Martin Tamlyn.
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.
Mapleton fire department updates branding, unveils new logo
MAPLETON – Three different logos are used to represent the Mapleton fire department, and officials have decided it’s time to change that and streamline department branding.
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.
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.
Harriston Santa Clause parade returns
HARRISTON – Santa is set to hit the streets of Harriston once again on Nov. 23.