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.
Community News
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.
Patriots trail Barons in PJHL division final
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Patriots trail the Hanover Barons two games to one in their Provincial Junior Hockey League Pollock Division final playoff series.
Volunteers sought for FCSGW
MINTO – Family and Children Services of Guelph and Wellington County (FCSGW) is looking for volunteers, especially those able to drive clients to activities and appointments.
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.
Support for local food banks
MINTO – The Clifford Lions Club donated $100 and a quantity of non-perishable goods to the Harriston Food Bank.
Reflections: Exceeding expectations
When Mary and Martha’s brother Lazarus became sick, Mary and Martha expected Jesus to intervene in the situation.