MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s athletic council, along with phys-ed teachers Bridget Kosempel, Matt McFarlane and Rob Drost, organized the “Heights Showdown” on the school grounds on Oct. 3.
Community News
Ontario Green Party leader visits Mapleton community
MAPLETON - Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner visited the Mapleton community to attend the Mayor’s Breakfast with the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce and tour the Mapleton Health Centre on Oct. 9.
NDSS supports the Terry Fox Foundation
PALMERSTON– Norwell District High School students hold up a flag on Terry Fox Run day.
Mapleton council approves process for filling vacant seat
MAPLETON – Since former councillor Martin Tamlyn’s resignation in September, there has been a vacant seat on Mapleton council.
Wellington North Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel hits the ice on Nov. 21
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Wellington North community is gearing up for a day of curling, camaraderie, and charity at the second annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel, taking place on Nov. 21, at the Mount Forest Curling Club.
Saugeen bus tour features Wellington North, Minto
NORTH WELLINGTON – The 2024 Saugeen Culture Bus Tour is scheduled for Oct. 26.
Opportunity for Minto, Wellington North entrepreneurs
NEUSTADT – Inspired by Dragon’s Den, The Hawks’ Nest is a competition where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas in an effort to secure financial support from “Hawk” investors.
Reflections
’What You Got’ Does the phrase “you don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone” ring a bell with you?
Minto-Clifford Public School feeds over 400 students daily
HARRISTON – It’s hard for kids to learn if their stomachs are grumbling with hunger.
Free lunch at Arthur church
ARTHUR – On the last Friday of each month, Arthur Pentecostal Assembly hosts a free community lunch to address food security issues.
Traffic concerns raised at public meeting on commercial proposal
KENILWORTH – At least one Mount Forest resident is concerned that adding commercial development to the existing No Frills location will mean more traffic headaches.
Euchre at Mount Forest Legion
MAPLETON – Everyone is welcome to join the Mount Forest Legion to play progressive euchre on alternating Sundays.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon supports eight hospital foundations
MOUNT FOREST – The 23rd annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon will broadcast in support of eight midwestern Ontario hospital foundations on Oct. 19 from 9am to 4pm.
Harriston artist semi-finalist in ‘prestigious’ realist art contest
HARRISTON – A local realism artist is being recognized for her talents in the 17th International Art Renewal Centre (ARC) Salon Competition based in New York.
Minto Fire disbands specialty rescue teams
MINTO – The Minto Fire Department is seeking support from Centre Wellington as it disbands two specialty rescue teams.