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.
Community News
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.
Drayton firefighters prepare to welcome Santa Claus to town Dec. 6
DRAYTON – Santa Claus will be making an appearance in Drayton on the first Saturday of December, and the Drayton Firefighter’s Association has organized a whole parade to give him a warm welcome.
Norwell District Secondary School hockey team wins gold
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Reds hockey team travelled to London on Nov. 21 and won the tournament with wins of 3-1 against St. Mary’s from Woodstock, 4-3 against London South, and 3-0 in the finals against Catholic Central from London.
Guests lined the streets for Harriston’s Santa Claus parade
MINTO – The Harriston Santa Claus parade drove through town on Nov. 23 while guests lined the streets.
Knox presents nativity display
CONN – Knox Presbyterian Church here will be presenting over 500 nativity scenes over the holiday season.
Santa Claus is coming to Mount Forest for a ‘night before Christmas’
MOUNT FOREST – It’s not Christmas Eve, but it will be “the night before Christmas” when people gather for the Mount Forest Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6.
Rae acclaimed as Progressive Conservative candidate for next provincial election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Matthew Rae was acclaimed on Nov. 16 as the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party candidate for Perth-Wellington in the next provincial general election.
Drayton ag society awards prizes, awards to volunteers
MAPLETON – The Drayton Agricultural Society held its annual general meeting on Nov. 22.
Arthur Horticultural Society chose its 2025 executive
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur and District Horticultural Society chose its 2025 executive on Nov. 21.