WELLINGTON NORTH – A staff report provided to council at the June 22 meeting indicates the Wellington North Fire Services (WNFS) has developed a policy to ensure uniform usage of social media sites across the
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Minto Farmer’s Market re-opened on June 20
Minto market – The Minto Farmer’s Market re-opened for the season on June 20, with physical…
Mount Forest Family Health Team updating policies and practices for providing services
WELLINGTON NORTH - With the move to stage two of the COVID-19 reopening in Ontario, the Mount Forest Family Health Team is updating the way it is providing services. The update also changes how people access LifeLabs services at Claire Stewart Medical Clinic.
MP gives graduation gift to Palmerston student
Congratulations – Perth-Wellington MP John Nater surprised Palmerston’s John Portelance on June…
UGDSB offering summer supports for students with mental health needs, special education needs
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is offering a number of supports for students and families throughout the summer months.
Arthur Public School principal receives surprise retirement messages
Retirement – On June 25 Arthur Public School principal Amanda Leathem found a surprise on the…
St. John Catholic School students celebrate grad differently this year
ARTHUR – St. John Catholic School in Arthur celebrated its Grade 8 Graduation on June 23 a…
Pandemic impacts fundraising efforts for planned BMX/Skateboard park in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting fundraising efforts for a planned BMX/Skatepark facility here.
Four artists offer insights for webinar
MINTO - The Minto Arts Council is hosting a special online event on June 29 from 7:30 to 8:45pm.
Minto installs new community flagpole
MINTO - Officials say the designated flagpole "will be made available to community organizations who wish to fly a flag in honour of an event or a special cause."
Wellington North supports concept of shared drainage superintendent
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has directed staff to work toward an agreement to share a drainage superintendent with the Town of Minto.
Wellington North council approves CIP grants for businesses in downtown Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North has approved Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants worth a combined $17,500 toward work on four properties on Mount Forest’s Main Street.
Town to form new subcommittee to support marginalized voices
MINTO – A subcommittee will be formed here to seek ways to provide support for “marginalized voices” within the community.
Harriston Rising organizing Canada Day sing-along
HARRISTON – The Harriston Rising committee is encouraging local residents to join in a…
Minto Pride decorated downtowns in the municipality
Downtown Pride – Plans for the second annual Minto Pride in the Park event had to be…