KENILWORTH – It was 25 years ago, in 1999, when Mount Forest, Arthur and the townships of West Luther, Arthur, Peel and West Garafraxa amalgamated into Wellington North.
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.
Arthur Seniors’ Shuffleboard round robin
ARTHUR – On March 27 the Arthur Seniors held their winter shuffleboard round robin.
Optimists host eggs-citing Easter event in Minto
MINTO - Town of Minto Optimists organized Easter Egg Hunts in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston on March 30.
Wolverines teams enjoy successful season
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School Senior Girls volleyball team, coached by Ms. Kosempel and Ms. Topham, had a very successful season, finishing fourth this year with six wins and four losses
Catch the Ace committee donates to Mount Forest Minor Ball Association
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace committee members recently presented a cheque for $1,500 to the Mount Forest Minor Ball Association.
‘Identity theft is not a joke’: Local woman proposes township purchase community document shredder
KENILWORTH – Joy Lippai says identity theft is no joke, and many families suffer from it each year.
Second Wellington North man charged after drug bust in Arthur
ARTHUR – Police have charged a second local man in connection with a drug bust last week in Arthur, Kitchener and North Dumfries.
Police seek help to locate missing Palmerston man
PALMERSTON – Police are seeking help to locate a Palmerston man who was reported missing on Thursday.
Busy year for economic, community development in Minto in 2023
MINTO – It may be a small town, but Minto was bustling with community activity in 2023, according to a year-end report from the municipality’s economic and community development department. The department hosted or facilitated a total of 95 community events last year.
Harriston Skating Club stages colourful carnival at local arena
HARRISTON - The Harriston Skating Club held its annual carnival on March 24 at the Palmerston arena.
Drayton skating club celebrates 50 years
DRAYTON – The Drayton and District Skating Club celebrated 50 years on March 23 with a carnival themed The Golden Gala.
Donation for walking track in Mount Forest sports complex
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace co-chair Tim Noonan presented a $1,000 cheque to the Township of Wellington North for the walking track at the Mount Forest sports complex.
Great season for Wellington Heights Secondary School girls hockey team
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School girls hockey team had a great season, finishing in third place with five wins, four losses, and three ties.
Friends of Downtown Arthur public engagement summary available to community stakeholders
ARTHUR – The Friends of Downtown Arthur public engagement summary is complete.