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Community News
Tracy Cain visits Wellington Heights Secondary School
MOUNT FOREST – On April 15 Tracy Cain visited Wellington Heights Secondary School to share her passion and purpose in her education, interactive and music-filled presentation of Black Canadian History – The Untold Stories.
Students hold a Prom Dress Drive
PALMERSTON – On May 10, two students from the Norwell District Secondary School Equity Class held a Prom Dress Drive at The Grove Hubs Palmerston for those still needing or wanting prom dresses.
Resident celebrates 50 years of music
HARRISTON – Local resident Dorothy Harrison is celebrating 50 years of music, memories and harmony.
Stop 23 Auto Sales donates to Starlight Gala
LISTOWEL - Stop 23 Auto Sales made another $20,000 installment on the Listowel car dealership’s multi-year commitment to contribute $100,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s Starlight Gala, which raises funds for hospital equipment.
Opening night for Minto Arts Council’s juried art show
MINTO – The Minto Arts Council held an opening night for its seventh juried art show at the Harriston library on May 9. The show runs until May 24.
Norwell embraces Mental Health Awareness Week with guest speaker Paulie O’Byrne
PALMERSTON – Last week, Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS) celebrated and embraced Mental Health Education and Awareness Week with guest speaker Paulie O’Byrne, a mental health specialist with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL).
Moorefield Excavating makes multiple donations
MOOREFIELD - On May 7, Moorefield Excavating met with the MRI+ Campaign Committee to pledge $250,000 to the campaign, as well as donate $10,000 to the 2024 Starlight Hospital Gala.
Zombie Prom comes to Wellington Heights Secondary School
MOUNT FOREST– Wellington Heights Secondary School will be producing the off-broadway musical Zombie Prom written by John Dempsey and Hugh Murphy, and composed by Dana P. Rowe.
Arthur Lions’ annual Duck Race
ARTHUR – The Arthur Lions’ annual Duck Race took place on May 11, and over 900 tickets were sold for the event, which raises funds for the community.
Minto Farmers’ Market opens June 1
MINTO – Fresh air and fresh food is a Minto Farmers’ Market promise, according to a recent social media post in which officials announced this year’s market will open on June 1.
Agriculture-based learning program proposal bogged down by safety concerns
KENILWORTH – Local agencies want more information about a proposed outdoor learning program outside of Arthur before they can take a firm stance on a rezoning application.
Resident celebrates 50 years of music
HARRISTON – Local resident Dorothy Harrison is celebrating 50 years of music, memories and harmony.
Drug, traffic violations among priorities for OPP
MINTO – Dangerous traffic violations and drug use in the community are among the police focuses highlighted in a recent OPP report to town council.
Kinette club set to replace Drayton playground
DRAYTON – The Kinette Club of Drayton is working towards replacing a community playground, and Mapleton council will provide $9,950 towards the initiative.