MOUNT FOREST – On May 15th, organizers from the Downtown Mount Forest Retail Committee are holding a "Chalk Up Mount Forest" sidewalk and driveway drawing event.
Community News
Climate mitigation initiatives could benefit farmers: Chisholme
MAPLETON – Local farmers may be able to take advantage of two new federal programs aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says Wellington County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme.
Mapleton approves water tower design elements
MAPLETON – The new water tower in Drayton will follow the colour scheme of the Mapleton logo and the village’s name will appear on the tower along with the township’s.
Town of Minto to reconsider sale of Beehive Park
MINTO – Town council has agreed to reconsider the planned sale of Beehive Park.
Mapleton projecting small year-end deficit based on first quarter financial results
MAPLETON – Township staff here are projecting a small year-end deficit based on the municipality’s first quarter financial results.
Former Wellington County planner joins Mapleton staff
MAPLETON – The township is creating its own planning department and aims to pass on any savings over the current system to end users.
Annual fundraiser supports Mount Forest Cancer Patient Services
Pansy sale – Mount Forest Cancer Patient Services held its annual pansy sale fundraiser in…
Wellington North council briefs: Township recognizes volunteers, earmarks fire safety grant for training, computers
WELLINGTON NORTH – Councillors here took a moment out of their April 12 meeting to recognize April 18 to 24 as National Volunteer Week.
Credible vaccine information critical
There is both encouraging and unsettling news in a recent statement from our local health unit.
Drayton pharmacy joins the ranks of vaccination locations
DRAYTON - Drayton Pharmasave is now on the list of pharmacies able to provide the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Arthur Optimists make donation to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of North Wellington
Optimist donation – The Arthur Optimist Club recently donated $1,000 to Big Brothers/Big…
Mapleton Township to review restrictions on shipping containers
MAPLETON – The township will review regulations on use of shipping containers and seacans on local properties as part of an upcoming housekeeping amendment to the local zoning bylaw.
Rotary Club plans pickup chicken dinner
CLIFFORD - The Clifford Rotary Club is planning a drive-through chicken dinner on June 4.
Mount Forest fire destroys garage, damages two homes
MOUNT FOREST – Firefighters from the Arthur and Mount Forest fire stations responded to a structure fire call in the area of Albert and Church Streets at around 10:30am on April 27..
Traffic concerns may complicate Mount Forest grocery store proposal
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North councillors are concerned a proposed grocery store in the north end of Mount Forest could exacerbate existing traffic issues in the area.