MAPLETON – A commercial truck driver and business from Aylmer have been charged in a three-vehicle crash here on Tuesday that injured one person and caused damage on a nearby residential property.
Community News
Wellington North council adopts work plan for Mount Forest outdoor pool
KENILWORTH– Wellington North council has given a partial nod to next steps in the design process for a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest that would replace the Lion Roy Grant pool.
Township accepts modified insurance policy
KENILWORTH – Wellington North finance director Farhad Hossain presented a sticker-shocked council with a slightly reduced municipal insurance premium at a Jan. 16 meeting.
Mount Forest Thrift Shop receives warm donation
Mount Forest Thrift Shop manager Brenda Harris, left, recently received a donation from Melissa…
Coburn Insurance makes donation to Cancer Patient Services
CPS donation – Andrew Coburn and office manager Christy Tangney of Coburn Insurance, in…
New directors named to Clifford and District Historical Society
New directors – The Clifford and District Horticultural Society installed its 2023 directors at…
Reflections: Whole armour of God
Many readers will be familiar with the concept of the whole armour of God, and we often refer to the defensive protection of the breastplate of righteousness, the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation.
Strathcona Cup tours curling rinks in Mount Forest, Elora and Fergus
International curling event – Strathcona Cup tournament games were held at the Mount Forest…
Mount Forest Legion makes donation to minor hockey
Legion donation – Mount Forest Rams players Charlie and Harper, along with Amy and Maddy, receive…
Mount Forest Legion makes donation to Skate Canada-Mount Forest
Supporting skating – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace co-chairs Tim Noonan, left, and Jim…
Earl Campbell heading Wellington County Police Services Board
GUELPH - Responsible for governing the police, the Wellington County Police Services Board has new members around the table for the 2023-34 term.
Mapleton council authorizes new application for arena expansion funding
MAPLETON – Council here has approved plans for a new application to obtain funding for a proposed PMD arena expansion through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund.
Minto seeks members for new diversity committee
MINTO - The Town of Minto and Minto’s Cultural Roundtable are seeking members of the community interested in sharing their diverse voices to volunteer on the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee.
Worker airlifted to hospital after industrial accident in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A 20-year-old male was airlifted to hospital in London with severe leg injuries following an industrial accident on an agricultural property here on Jan. 10.
Family Literacy Day activities planned
Did you know that parents can have an incredibly beneficial impact on their child’s literacy? Children spend five times as much time outside the classroom as they do in school, and literacy learning at home can happen through play!