Memorial tournament – The 14th Annual Tyler Lopers Memorial Hockey Tournament took place at…
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Memories of North Wellington – 02/06/20
67 years ago Drayton Advocate, 1953 Mr. and Mrs. William John Workman are looking forward with…
Bridge hopes broadband expansion turning the corner in rural Ontario
MINTO – Mayor George Bridge said he is disappointed Minto was not among the initial municipalities where projects to expand high-speed broadband services were awarded on Jan 20.
Municipalities receive grant for IT review
WELLINGTON COUNTY - North Wellington municipalities are among a group of Wellington County municipalities that have secured a $141,000 Municipal Modernization Grant from the province.
Town projecting $29 increase in local taxes on average residence
MINTO – “The beginning of change” is the theme for the town’s 2020 budget.
Strathcona centre celebrates first year in new location
MOUNT FOREST - Strathcona Long Term Health Care will have to hold off for now on a party to celebrate one year in its new facility here.
UGDSB elementary schools to close Feb. 4 and 6 due to ETFO strike
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) elementary schools will be closed on Feb. 4 and 6 due to ongoing strike action.
Memories of Wellington North: 01/30/20
40 years ago Wellington Advertiser, 1980 The Welcome Wagon began business in Mount Forest. The…
Winter blahs stand no chance
With Wiarton Willie’s annual guessfest looming, it appears likely this winter’s weather will bring more of what we’ve seen so far: a bit of this and bit of that, sort of like this column.
Local OPP offer winter driving tips
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the area experiencing wild swings in weather in recent weeks, local drivers have been challenged with everything from blizzard conditions to rain and ice storms.
Wins clinch ‘AA’ playoff berth for 81’s
PALMERSTON – After a bleak start to the WOAA Sr. ‘AA’ season, the Minto 81’s have rallied…
Dixi le Roux exhibit set to open at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston
HARRISTON - An exhibition by Dixi le Roux is set to open Feb. 6 at the Minto Arts Gallery.
North Wellington municipalities receive almost $2 million through OICIF in 2020
WELLINGTON COUNTY – North Wellington municipalities will receive nearly $2 million through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) in 2020.
Palmerston Lions show support for local hospital
Lions donate to hospital – The Palmerston Lions Club presented the Palmerston and District…