MOUNT FOREST – Hear Well Be Well has expanded its Gift of Hearing program.
Community News
Mapleton 4-H Club makes chocolate creations
MAPLETON – Agriculturally-minded youth have been learning about chocolate in the Mapleton 4-H Club.
Arthur community lined streets for Santa Claus parade
ARTHUR – Arthur’s Santa Claus Parade was hosted by the Opti-Mrs Club on Nov. 30.
Etobicoke resident dead after three-vehicle crash near Clifford
MINTO – Emergency crews were called to the scene on Highway 9 on Dec. 2 at about 7:25am. Wellington County OPP officials say two SUVs and one tractor trailer were involved in the crash.
Mapleton approves $30-million budget, 3.6% tax levy increase
MAPLETON – The first municipality in Wellington County to pass a 2025 budget is the Township of Mapleton, which approved a $30-million consolidated budget on Nov. 26.
Town of Minto proposes $4-million capital budget
MINTO – Town staff department heads, treasurer Gordon Duff and chief administrative officer (CAO) Gregg Furtney gathered in the council chambers to present a 2025 draft capital budget on Nov. 26.
Local food banks report increased demand as holidays approach
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Recent data from Feed Ontario shows the number of people visiting food banks across the province doubled between 2019 and 2023.
Developer seeks zoning for fifth phase of Arthur’s Eastridge subdivision
KENILWORTH – Plans are moving forward for the fifth and final phase of Arthur’s Eastridge subdivision. A public meeting was held on Nov. 18 to gather feedback on an application to rezone land to allow 55 new housing units to be built.
Mount Forest alley becomes outdoor art gallery thanks to team effort
MOUNT FOREST – A previously dark alley in downtown Mount Forest has been transformed into an art gallery thanks to support from local businesses and the work of local artists.
Council awards $109,000 tender for drain improvements
MINTO – Council here approved a bid of $109,000 for the improvement of a municipal drain in a Nov. 19 meeting.
Palmerston Santa Claus parade includes over 50 floats
MINTO – A jolly man in a red suit will be gracing the Palmerston community this December, so you better watch out.
The Sound of Music coming to Hanover
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players (HCP) will open its production of the Sound of Music on Nov. 29 at the Hanover Civic Theatre.
Mount Forest athletes recognized by township council
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council hosted its third Recognition of Outstanding Achievements in Sports night on Nov. 18 in council chambers, honouring three separate individuals or organizations.
Skate Canada Mount Forest skaters compete in provincial series
MOUNT FOREST – On Nov. 16 and 17, the adult skaters from Skate Canada Mount Forest competed in the Provincial Series #1 Adult Events Competition in Erin.
Arthur Public School thanks Musashi Auto Parts for funding new playground
ARTHUR – Three years ago, the playground at Arthur Public School was deemed unsafe, demolished and removed from the school grounds.