MINTO – June has come and gone, but that hasn't stopped a group of “concerned citizens” from campaigning against Pride Month celebrations and displays – and even the Minto Pride committee.
Community News
Senior Citizen Hall gets ‘new lease on life’ thanks to Arthur Optimist Club
ARTHUR – The Arthur Seniors Club is staying put at the Senior Citizen Hall thanks to the Arthur Optimist Club.
Homebuilders say provinces’s affordable pricing would mean selling homes at a loss
Wellington County – A government initiative aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing may not be enough incentive for developers, with the local home builders’ association saying costs to build the homes exceeds the affordable prices set by the province.
Upgraded palliative care suite opened at Mount Forest hospital
MOUNT FOREST – On July 3, hospital officials announced the completion of the project, which was started in 2019 but was delayed due to the redevelopment and expansion of the hospital and to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Butter Tart Trail’ brand stays with Wellington North Township
KENILWORTH – On June 24, Wellington North councillors unanimously voted to defeat a motion that would have had the township sign its trademark of the Butter Tart Trail brand over to Wellington County.
Community garden tackling food insecurity, isolation
MOUNT FOREST – After almost two years of dedication by volunteers, the Mount Forest Community Garden is fulfilling its goals.
Mulch sale raises $3,000 for Crime Stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Marty Young, owner of Young’s Home Hardware in Mount Forest, joins Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) past chair Deryck West to announce $3,461 was raised at this year’s Mount Forest mulch sale.
Councillor supports resolution asking province to ‘treat all municipalities fairly’
MINTO – The Town of Cochrane is calling on the Province of Ontario to treat all municipalities fairly and provide equivalent budget funding.
Students, teachers lauded at WHSS year-end assembly
MOUNT FOREST – Students at Wellington Heights Secondary School rang out the school year with an engaging year-end assembly with all students and staff on June 18.
Corey Conners qualifies for Paris Olympics
PALMERSTON – Corey Conners is set to represent Canada later this summer at the Paris Olympics.
Murphy Park pavilion gets improvements, honours Mount Forest couple
MOUNT FOREST – The Murphy Park Pavilion has gained some improvements with a new roof and picnic tables.
Blessings to You Centre donates $3,000 to help at-risk children
PALMERSTON – Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington cannot achieve the important mentoring work with at-risk children and youth in the area without funding support.
Norwell District Secondary School students graduate, earn scholarships
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School 2024 Commencement Ceremony was held at the school, on June 13.
Palmerston may host curling championship
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Curling Club hopes to host the 35th annual Ontario Elementary Curling Championship next April.
Mapleton Horticultural Society’s summer flower show, a blooming success
MAPLETON– The Mapleton Horticultural Society held its summer flower show on June 25.