MINTO – A regional source water protection committee is sounding the alarm about a proposal to end free water testing for private wells in Ontario.
Community News
Louise Marshall Hospital emergency department closing overnight Friday
MOUNT FOREST – For the ninth time in the last eight months, the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital is closing for a portion of this weekend due to a staffing shortage.
St. Mary Catholic School alarm system failed during active blaze: fire investigation
WELLINGTON NORTH – A fire department incident report, recently obtained through a freedom of information request, reveals more about what happened leading up to and during a Jan. 25 fire that closed St. Mary Catholic School in Mount Forest.
Minto approves plan to share fire services management team
MINTO – A fire service agreement that will see Minto, Wellington North and Mapleton sharing a fire services management team has been approved by council here.
County councillors balk at $1 million cost for upgrades to Rothsay Waste Transfer Station
GUELPH – Wellington County council will take another look at plans to upgrade the Rothsay Waste Transfer Station after some members balked at the $1-million price tag.
Luymes Farms earns Sollio Next Generation Award for farm succession
MAPLETON – Luymes Farms and Custom Farming, located between Moorefield and Rothsay, was recently awarded this year’s Sollio Next Generation Award in the Farm Succession category.
Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace donates to local organizations
MOUNT FOREST - Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 recently presented $1,500 each to the Mount Forest Community Pantry, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington, and Mount Forest and District Soccer from the proceeds of the branch’s Catch the Ace fund.
Inspiration Not Far From Home exhibit open at Minto Arts Gallery
HARRISTON – An exhibition dubbed Inspiration Not Far From Home is on display until March 28 at the Minto Arts Gallery, located on the third floor of the Harriston Library.
Collectors and enthusiasts gather for The Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale
ALMA – Robert Sabo inspects a toy tractor to the Alma Community Centre during the The Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale on March 10.
Masters and Seniors Bonspiel held in Mount Forest March 2
MOUNT FOREST – The annual Masters and Seniors Bonspiel returned to the Mount Forest Curling Club following a complete ice plant failure and replacement in 2023.
Committees seeking submissions for public art celebrating diversity
MINTO – Minto Pride and the local Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee have put out a call for artists who want to make a statement in their community.
Reflections: What surprising heroes!
Recently I was reading one of the stories of heroines in The Bible and was reminded that the heroes and heroines were not all one would expect them to be especially because they are representatives of a holy and righteous God who judges sin and demands the best of His people.
Minto council approves purchase of new Olympia ice resurfacer
MINTO – The price of cleaning the ice has gone up over the last few years, Minto council has learned.
Norwell District Secondary School curling teams compete at CWOSSA
PALMERSTON - The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Girls and Boys Curling teams competed at CWOSSA in Shelburne on Feb. 27.
Symposium in Minto open to performing arts community
MINTO – Registration is now open for a province-wide performing arts symposium to be held here in May. The Reaseau SPARC (Supporting Arts in Rural and Remote Communities) Network will hold its biennial symposium in Minto from May 23 to 26.