MAPLETON – Local organizations are making steps towards meeting the significant need for rural health care staff.
Community News
‘It’s Saturday Night in Mount Forest’ exhibit transports visitors back in time
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Museum and Archives is bringing back Saturday night through its new exhibit.
Record spending on grants and donations brings calls to control township program
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council approved $82,635 in donations and fee waivers to local community groups and organizations at its April 22 meeting, but some council members say spending needs to be reined in.
Time capsule to be buried at Wellington North 25th anniversary of amalgamation event
KENILWORTH – Details about how Wellington North plans to celebrate 25 years since several villages and townships amalgamated to form township in 1999 were revealed at a recent council meeting.
Andersons’ Christmas Dinner gift cards available for ‘those in need’
MINTO – The eighth annual Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner on Dec. 25 was a great success and now local residents will benefit from the event.
Reflections: Learning from others
History is not everybody’s favourite subject, but it is an important one.
Arts council to hold seventh annual Minto Juried Art Show
MINTO – The Minto Juried Art Show is an annual event in the Town of Minto that will be running this year for the seventh time from May 9 to 24.
Blessings to You Centre receives $10,000 grant
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston was recently presented with a grant of $10,000 from the Trillium Mutual Insurance Roots Community Fund.
Palmerston Lions hosting Walk for Dog Guides fundraiser in June
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Lions Club is holding the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on June 8.
Water testing no place to seek savings
Among the axioms we live by in the world of journalism is that stories, editorials and columns we expect to cause a stir often don’t, while reports we deem innocuous can end up setting off a firestorm.
Cyber security info night in Harriston
HARRISTON – As scams are on the rise, the Minto Safe Communities Committee is offering “We’ve Been Hacked,” a cyber security information night, on May 13 at 7pm at the Harriston Community Centre.
Lovers of the Birds: Belted kingfisher
The belted kingfisher has been a bird that I haven’t observed regularly. That all changed in the last couple of years. Finally the kingfishers in my area found their perfect site for a summer home.
Lacrosse memorabilia on display in Arthur
ARTHUR – A new exhibit has arrived at the Arthur and Area Community Centre showcasing the community’s past.
Local business makes donation to Blessings to You Centre
MOUNT FOREST – Dave Stroeder of The Mount Forest Truck Centre in Teviotdale shared his good fortune with The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston, a non-profit volunteer-run thrift centre.
Patriots’ goals support Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Mount Forest has pledged a donation of $11,550 to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, and it is all tied in to an exciting season of local hockey.