MAPLETON – The township’s first youth day camp wrapped up Aug. 27 following a summer filled with daily crafts, games and activities.
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Shredding event set for Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crimestoppers Guelph Wellington is planning to host its annual shredding events in Guelph and Mount Forest.
Volunteer luncheon planned
WELLINGTON NORTH – A luncheon to celebrate township volunteers is set for Sept. 24.
Rotarians gearing up for chicken dinner
CLIFFORD - The Clifford Rotary Club is always looking to recruit new members.
Pelvic floor health – what’s going on down there?
BROCKTON – Have you ever been worried to cough, sneeze or laugh because you might leak urine? You…
Back-to-school fundraiser gathers snacks and school supplies for local students
Fill-A-Bus – HomeTown Boutique, Apparel and Gifts partnered with the Mount Forest Community…
Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate reports campaign sign damage
Sign damage – Perth-Wellington Liberal candidate Brendan Knight reported in a Sept. 7 Twitter…
Newcomers’ receptions planned
MINTO - The Town of Minto and local downtown revitalization committees are planning another set of pop-up newcomers’ welcome receptions in all three communities.
Drayton Rotary Club Cruise Night brought out community
Cruise night – The Drayton Rotary Club Cruise Night on Sept. 6 drew a large crowd to check…
Survey: climate change, COVID-19 bolster Liberals; economic issues and transparency boost CPC
VANCOUVER - As the verbal war of words heats up between party leaders over health care, Afghanistan, child care and mandatory vaccination, new data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds the top issue identified by voters in driving their ballot choice is climate change.
First winner of hospital 50/50 lottery nets $10,000
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The three hospitals in Wellington County have joined together to operate a 50/50 lottery to help purchase equipment for Groves, Louise Marshall and Palmerston hospitals.
Power beyond a wish
The nature of God’s kingdom work is this: “the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of…
Hospital celebrates completion of new ER, Ambulatory/Oncology Unit
MOUNT FOREST – Dignitaries and hospital supporters gathered for a celebration of Louise Marshall Hospital’s soon to be opened Emergency Department and Ambulatory/Oncology Unit on Sept. 9.
Large trees downed by storm in Mount Forest area
MOUNT FOREST – Large trees and hydro lines were downed around Wellington North during an early evening thunderstorm that included powerful winds and damaging hail.
Town council approves modification to cremation garden plan
MINTO – Town council has approved a modified plan to install columbaria at cemeteries in Harriston and Palmerston.