MINTO – What started out as a road trip through Ontario ended up with a couple reconnecting with their roots.
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WHSS graduating students celebrate commencement
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest celebrated its Class of 2024 students at their commencement ceremony on June 14 in the school cafetorium.
Rehabilitation of Carrol Creek bridge, delays expected
MAPLETON – The county’s rehabilitation of Carroll Creek bridge (B017114) on Wellington Road 17, about one kilometre east of Wellington Road 7 in Mapleton, was set to begin construction on July 2, with an expected completion date of Aug. 30.
Norwell District Secondary School announces athletic award winners
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School announced their Athletic Award winners through a series of morning announcements, on June 12 to 13.
WHSS student enrolled in Canadian Armed Forces military for co-op placement
MOUNT FOREST – Brennen Sikkema is completing a military co-op placement with the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Unit at the Canadian Armed Forces military base in Owen Sound.
Lions Club pledges $250,000 to new outdoor pool in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club is donating $250,000 over five years to the construction of a new outdoor pool in the community.
Jolley’s Farm Toy Diorama competition
MAPLETON – Jolley’s Farm Toys of Alma is hosting a free toy display competition as part of…
Palmerston Grove Hub moving closer to youth this summer
NORTH WELLINGTON – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs will be bringing the Palmerston Hub on the road to three north Wellington communities this summer, including Drayton, Harriston and Mount Forest.
Saugeen Connects take on record-breaking numbers for Saugeen Student Start-Up
WELLINGTON COUNTY – This is the fifth year running the Saugeen Student Start-Up Program with Saugeen Connects, and the program has now provided over 250 students with start-up funding and interactive training/workshops to try entrepreneurship over the summer months.
NDSS Varsity Reds compete in Special Olympics Provincial Championship
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School’s Varsity Reds travelled to Chatham to compete in the Special Olympics Provincial Championship in soccer, June 11 to 13.
Ontario Health Coalition hearings shares info regarding hospital, emergency room closures
MOUNT FOREST – The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) hosted several hearings throughout the province from June 8 to 18, collecting feedback from community members impacted by hospital and emergency department closures.
Reflections: The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death II
In my last column I talked about the inevitability of finding ourselves in “the valley of the shadow of death” (Psalm 23:4) when once again our relentless foe comes near to inflict death – our own or that of a loved one.
Blessings to You Centre donates over $15,000 to local groups
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston donates its generated funds from the sales of in-good-condition donated items and clothing to local groups seeking support.
Blessings to You Centre donates $5,000 to the Alzheimer Society
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre recently made a $5,000 donation to the Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW).
Brass Ridge Acres wins 2024 PitchIt Minto Business Plan competition
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto and the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre selected Brass Ridge Acres as winners of the 12th Annual PitchIt Minto Business competition.