Appreciation - Wellington North celebrated the hard work and dedication of its volunteers at a May 5 dinner held at the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
Community News
Draft plan of subdivision approved for 10-unit development in Harriston
HARRISTON – Town of Minto council has endorsed a plan of subdivision for a 10-unit development on Lawrence Avenue here.
WCDSB rethinking learning strategies as board reviews de-streaming approach
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees are encouraging the board to rethink its approach to teaching as students undergo their second semester since the province introduced de-streaming.
Council approves loss of farmland to make way for county public works building
WELLINGTON NORTH - A nine-acre portion of agricultural land belonging to G and L White Farms Ltd. is being rezoned to rural industrial to allow for Wellington County to build a public works garage. The land is situated south of Wellington Road 109, along Wellington Road 12, in Wellington North.
Council decides against exploring cost to rehabilitate Mount Forest swimming pool
WELLINGTON NORTH - Rumblings of exploring the cost of rehabilitating the old Lion Roy Grant pool were brought up at an April 25 Wellington North council meeting, but councillors have since decided to press onward with longstanding plans for a new outdoor pool.
Brief Service is reducing wait lists for youth at CMHA WW
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new service at the Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is designed to help meet the needs of the community by reducing wait times for youth.
Food-A-Palooza in Drayton on May 15 will benefit Rotary
DRAYTON – Hometown Hot Dogs & Sausages is hosting a Food-A-Palooza here on May 15. The season-opening event for the local business is being held in collaboration with the Township of Mapleton and the Drayton Rotary Club.
County landowners directed to destroy any noxious weeds on their property
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has issued notice that landowners are required to destroy any noxious weeds on their property by June 1.
Raising chicks teaches students about egg cycles, life span of chickens
Raising chicks – Jenn Oelsehlagel’s class at Owl’s Nest Holistic alternative school have…
Blessings volunteers visit The Grove
PALMERSTON - Recently a group of Blessings to You Centre volunteers and friends toured The Grove Hub youth centre in Palmerston.
Art Arrows shop hosts grand opening in Mount Forest
Art Arrows opens – Leanne Clark recently held a grand opening for Art Arrows shop in Mount…
Palmerston Public School Parent Council’s Lets Band Together event was held on May 7
Palmerston concert - The Palmerston Public School Parent Council's Lets Band Together event was held on May 7. The show, featuring several local bands performing at the Palmerston Community Centre, was held to raise money for new school playground equipment.
Ribbon-cutting event held for Country Chic Aesthetics
Country Chic Aesthetics – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Country Chic Aesthetics on…
Reflections: God’s wonders abound
Today, and in my world, many others are encountering God. At worship concerts and Christian…
Local hockey heavyweight preparing for Ice Wars
PALMERSTON – With hundreds of fights under his gloves over decades of competitive hockey at various levels, Palmerston 81’s forward Corey Allen could certainly be considered an ice warrior. He’s now set to compete in Ice Wars International’s King of the Rink competition.