WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority will be installing warning booms or buoys upstream of dams to alert paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away.
Community News
New parochial school planned in rural Wellington North
KENILWORTH – A new parochial school is proposed for a two-acre lot at the corner of Sideroad 6 East and Concession 4 North.
Arthur resident wins Ontario Vision Impaired Curling Championship
ARTHUR – The 2024 Ontario Vision Impaired Curling Championships were held at London’s Highland Golf and Country Club on March 16, and Arthur resident David Hodgkinson participated with the Kitchener-Waterloo (KW) Granite Club team.
Minto council supports call for combined conferences
MINTO – Council here is supporting a resolution calling on the Ontario Good Roads Association and Rural Ontario Municipal Association to go back to the past practice of holding a combined annual conference.
Volunteers sought for Family and Children Services
MINTO – Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County is looking for volunteers, especially those able to drive clients to activities and appointments.
Wellington North seeks $200,000 Trillium grant to improve playgrounds
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is applying to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for $200,000 to help fund improvements at Conn Community Park and Lion Merv Weber Playground.
Mini storage facility planned in Harriston Industrial Park
MINTO – A new 10,000-square-foot mini-storage facility has been proposed for a .36 hectre (.91 acre) lot in the Harriston Industrial Park.
Destroyed Wellington North sawmill to make big comeback
KENILWORTH – James Martin of JM Lumber and Pallet is determined to rebuild a sawmill lost in a Feb. 29 fire.
Municipalities concerned with lack of funds for housing support
MINTO – While it didn’t result in any official action, councillors here expressed support for several pieces of correspondence calling on upper levels of government to provide more funds to help small municipalities deal with housing issues.
$100,000 donation for Palmerston MRI
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Thrift Shop was the setting for a $100,000 cheque presentation (pledged over two years) to support the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign.
Pink Shirt Day at Wellington Heights Secondary School
MOUNT FOREST – Students and teachers at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest wore pink to school on Feb. 28 in recognition of Pink Shirt Day and to show solidarity against bullying.
Spring fitness: how to avoid overexertion and stay healthy
Spring is a season of renewal, and after the winter hibernation, many of us are eager to get back into exercise.
Mount Forest Lions host egg hunt for Easter
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club members served hot dogs and cold water in return for food bank donations during the well-attended event.
Visions from COAA latest exhibit at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston
HARRISTON – A new exhibit Visions, by the members of the Central Ontario Art Association (COAA), will be on display at the Minto Arts Gallery from April 24 to 26.
Minto 81’s win inaugural OEHL title
PALMERSTON – The Minto 81’s have captured the inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League Senior AA championship.