ARTHUR – A large group of worshippers was in attendance last Sunday as St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church celebrated its 150th birthday.
Community News
Mount Forest girl’s talent for dance earns her spot on the world stage
MOUNT FOREST – At 11 years old, Ava Albrechtas has ribbons, medals and trophies adorning nearly every surface of her bedroom, but her biggest competition is yet to come. She has been selected to represent Canada in the Dance World Cup next year in Burgos, Spain.
Mapleton proposes $30-million budget, 3.6 per cent tax levy increase
MAPLETON – Property owners here may face a tax levy increase of 3.55 per cent in 2025. Mapleton’s proposed 2025 consolidated budget tops $30 million, with over $20 million in total capital expenditures.
Arthur Lions Club honours charter member, fallen lieutenant with banner
ARTHUR – Dr. Samuel Park was a charter member of the Arthur Lions Club, a Jewish immigrant from Russia, one of just a handful of doctors in Arthur’s community in the late 1930s, and a lieutenant in the Second World War.
Reflections
More than 50 years ago I did something I have regretted ever since and wish I had never done.
Mount Forest, Palmerston, Drayton libraries have 3D printers
When you think about libraries, is your first thought … 3D printers?
Teen becomes author at 16; second book on way
MAPLETON – This recently graduated high school student became an author at 16 and is already set to release her second book.
Arthur citizens receive community awards
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2024 Community Awards ceremony at the Arthur Community Centre on Oct. 26.
Township declares November ‘Arthur Lions Club Month’
KENILWORTH – November is officially Arthur Lions Club Month in Wellington North.
Haunted corn maze raises $2,760 for Palmerston and District Hospital
MAPLETON – The Ottens family and Sunflower Festival organizing committee hosted a haunted corn maze on Oct. 19.
‘Wherever there’s a need’ Arthur Lions Club is there
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur Lions Club may seem small with just 20 members, but that just makes the success of their initiatives all the more impressive.
What it means to be an Arthur Lion
WELLINGTON NORTH – To be a Lion is to be a community member willing to lend a hand where it’s needed.
Longtime members look back on decades of Arthur Lions Club history
WELLINGTON NORTH – This year marks the 85th anniversary for the Arthur Lions Club and its ongoing dedication to the community.
Steffler, Ray dedicated to helping others in community
MOUNT FOREST – Crystal Steffler and John Ray share a passion for bettering their communities. And that passion was recognized on Oct. 18 during the Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce's Excellence Awards ceremony.
Concerns raised over new meeting times for Minto council
MINTO – Following a notice of motion from Mayor Dave Turton, next year Minto council meetings have been changed to 3pm with one 7pm meeting held during February, April, June, October and December.