WELLINGTON COUNTY – Blue-green algae has been spotted at all three Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) reservoirs in Wellington County.
Community News
Volunteer celebration, newcomer event draws hundreds in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest and District Sports Complex was buzzing with excitement on Sept. 12, as a Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event welcomed both new and preexisting members of the Wellington North community.
House fire near Arthur contained to attic above garage
WELLINGTON NORTH – No one was injured in a house fire near Arthur on Wednesday evening that has been deemed accidental.
Culture Days comes early to Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – What do giant pumpkins, barn quilts and grilled hot dogs have in common? They are all part of Wellington North’s Culture Days activities.
Mental health officials join forces for upcoming workshop
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 is set to host a workshop aimed at combatting mental health challenges.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild stages 50th anniversary gala
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) celebrated five decades of community theatre with a 50th anniversary gala on Sept. 7.
Fun and festivities at the Arthur Fall Fair
ARTHUR – The fairgrounds in Arthur were filled with inflatables, livestock pens, homegrown goodies and community members celebrating from Sept. 6 to 8.
Provincial funding possible for Mount Forest pool project
OTTAWA – There may be a new hope on the horizon for the Mount Forest pool, thanks to a new infrastructure fund from the province.
Shred documents to support Crime Stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington is offering people a chance to dispose of their sensitive documents by the box-load.
Harriston Kinsmen celebrate 65 years
HARRISTON – The Harriston Kinsmen are celebrating 65 years as a club.
WOWSA hosts trivia night
ARTHUR – Tickets are on sale for a trivia night in Arthur aimed at making women feel empowered.
Hensall Co-op donates total of $12,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Representatives from Hensall Co-op met to present the Strong Communities Initiative donation to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign on Aug. 28.
Letters: thanks from festival; centre hosting celebration
Marlene Ottens, Dale Franklin, Rachel Eschlboeck, Carolyn Luymes, Tate Driscoll and Leona Ottens would like to say a big thank-you to all who came out or supported this year’s Mapleton Sunflower Festival on Aug. 17.
Celebrate Gordon Lightfoot’s 85th birthday with Drayton Entertainment
DRAYTON – Drayton Entertainment presents the story and music of Canada’s most celebrated songwriter in Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot, which is at the Drayton Festival Theatre for two concerts on Sept. 21 at 2 and 7:30pm.
Two people injured in crash involving paramedic response vehicle
MAPLETON – Two people were injured in a three-vehicle crash here on Monday morning involving a paramedic response vehicle.