MINTO – The Town of Minto will purchase two new pickup trucks for the water and sewer department…
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Minto firefighter retires after almost 28 years of service
Minto firefighter Terry Cormak officially retired Jan. 5, after almost 28 years of service to his…
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Clifford’s Celebration Square
Checking in – Santa and Mrs. Claus visited in Clifford on Dec. 23 to check the mailbox at…
Please think safety when setting up photos
As the North Wellington Community News enters our second year with our expanded focus on the…
2020 – The Year in Review
There is no doubt 2020 has been a year like no other in almost anyone’s recall. Those with…
Edge Mutual Insurance makes donation to Drayton Legion Branch 416
Donation to Legion – Edge Mutual Insurance Company recently donated $2,500 to Drayton Legion…
Store employees test positive
ARTHUR – Local Foodland operators report they are following public health protocols after three employees at the downtown store tested positive for COVID-19.
North Wellington hospitals to help manage Caressant Care Arthur outbreaks
ARTHUR – The "voluntary management contract" between the Arthur facility and North Wellington Health Care, which operates hospitals in Mount Forest and Palmerston, was announced by the province on Jan. 13. It will be in effect for 90 days, though it can be extended if necessary.
Mount Forest man charged with robbery, theft
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington County OPP officials say that on Jan. 2 at about 10am, someone returning to their vehicle in a parking lot at a business on Main Street near Queen Street in Mount Forest noticed a suspect in the driver's seat.
Minto ponders north Wellington partnership on updating of local cultural plans
MINTO – Officials here will approach other north Wellington municipalities about the possibility of working collectively to update their cultural plans.
Special meeting planned for Harriston Flood Mitigation Study
MINTO – The final version of the Harrison Flood Mitigation Study will be presented to council here on Jan. 26.
Fund from Mapleton’s CIP will support Drayton Entertainment’s accessibility upgrades
Mapleton assists theatre company – Mayor Gregg Davidson, left presented a cheque for $8,000…
Kinsmen tree pickup Jan. 9
MAPLETON – The Kinsmen Club of Drayton will be conducting its annual Christmas tree pick up…
Police: access to OPP stations limited
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP is taking action to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by restricting access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province.
Mapleton passes 2021 budget featuring tax reduction
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a budget with no increase in the tax levy and an actual reduction in the township share of local tax bills.