MOUNT FOREST – A local realtor is inviting Mount Forest and area (within 20km) residents an opportunity to participate in a snow sculpture contest.
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Minto community groups invited to apply for Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament proceeds
MINTO – Applications are now open for community organizations seeking to share in the proceeds of the 13th annual Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament here.
Family Fun Day for LMH Foundation on Feb. 20
MOUNT FOREST – After a three-year hiatus, the Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) is set to host its 2nd Annual Family Fun Day.
Reflections: ‘The science about God isn’t settled’
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Patriots score cash for hospital with every goal
MOUNT FOREST – Local residents have another reason to cheer on the Mount Forest Patriots Jr. C hockey team.
Drayton Defenders squads pick up a pair of Silver Stick titles
DRAYTON – It’s been 26 years since a team from Drayton won an International Silver Stick Tournament and on Jan. 22 the Drayton Defenders U11 Rep team became the second local team this year to claim the title of International Silver Stick Champions.
Duhacek’s ‘Help Me Bury Cancer’ tour comes to Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mike Duhacek did not walk alone through Arthur on Tuesday when he began day four of his seven-day, 212km “Help Me Bury Cancer” campaign to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. “The response I’ve had from small towns has been phenomenal,” he said.
Land rezoned for townhouse development in Mount Forest despite residents’ opposition
KENILWORTH – Following three delegations and much discussion, Wellington North council has approved the rezoning of land in Mount Forest, allowing a proposed 18-unit cluster townhouse project to proceed.
Local businesses recognized at Minto Chamber AGM dinner
PALMERSTON – Local businesses were lauded for their contribution to the community at the Minto Chamber of Commerce business recognition dinner and annual general meeting.
Mount Forest woman dies in two-vehicle crash
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Mount Forest woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash here on Monday afternoon. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Highway 6, south of Mount Forest, on Feb. 6 at about 1pm.
Lack of public input, appeal among Bill 23 concerns cited in staff report
MINTO – The impact of the province’s new housing legislation on municipalities may not yet be entirely clear, but it will be significant, suggests a staff report presented to Minto town council on Jan. 31.
Two children seriously injured in Highway 89 crash
MINTO – Two children with "life-threatening injuries" were among five people hurt in a serious three-vehicle crash here on Saturday. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Highway 89 in Minto on Feb. 4 at about 10:40am.
Council approves variance to allow expansion of Crossroads Life Church
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a minor variance to allow an expansion of Crossroads Life Church here, despite concerns expressed by some neighbouring property owners.
Mapleton approves 2023 budget with 3.9% tax rate increase
MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2023 budget that will raise the local tax rate by 3.89 per cent for the typical homeowner. The anticipated tax increase for the average residential homeowner will be $18.41 per $100,000 worth of assessment.
Mapleton council approves new environmental stewardship advisory committee
MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to establish a new committee to provide advice on matters relating to environmental stewardship within the township.