MAPLETON – Officials here are upset the township’s latest application for Infrastructure Canada funding to upgrade the PMD Arena and Community Centre was rejected and are seeking to take their case directly to the minister in charge.
Community News
Wellington North council approves $700,000 land purchase in Arthur
ARTHUR - The Township of Wellington North is purchasing a 4.88-acre lot at the dead end of Gordon Street in Arthur for future work related to the community's wastewater treatment plant.
Mapleton set to join expanded fire service management agreement
MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to share a fire services management team with two other north Wellington municipalities.
No Room for Hate presentation to be held March 6 in Harriston
HARRISTON – Area residents are invited to attend a presentation aimed at increasing awareness of hate crime in rural areas on March 6.
Wellington North Fire Service faces off against Patriots Alumni in charity hockey game
WELLINGTON NORTH - Members of the Wellington North Fire Service took on a team of Mount Forest Patriots Alumni in a charity hockey game.
Arthur Optimists host pro wrestling show
ARTHUR – A professional wrestling show is coming to town.
Family Day Fun Fest held
MOUNT FOREST - A Winter Family Fun Fest on Saturday was among the first of many activities planned by the Mount Forest BIA this year.
Sciencastional Sssnakes show a hit in Alma on Family Day
ALMA - The “Sciensational Sssnakes” show drew a large crowd to the Alma Community Centre on Family Day Feb. 19.
Family Day in Mapleton hosted at PMD Arena
MAPLETON - Family day in Mapleton was filled with activities hosted by the township at the PMD Arena.
Seniors sport red duds for Valentine’s Day
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Seniors group, which has over 100 members and meets every Wednesday to play cards and board games, was asked to wear red on Feb. 14
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids event
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest community came out on Feb. 25 to bowl in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington Bowl for Kids event.
Mount Forest Legion donates to Mount Forest Air Cadets and Girl Guides of Canada
MOUNT FOREST - Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace committee member Don Koehler presented a cheque for $1,000 to Mary Wettlaufer of Girl Guides of Canada.
Local theatre guild casting for variety show
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild has issued a casting call for actors, musical performers and talent acts for a homegrown production titled Not Your Typical Variety Show.
Chamber AGM
MINTO - The Minto Chamber of Commerce celebrated local business excellence.
Chamber celebrates business excellence at annual general meeting in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Minto Chamber of Commerce celebrated local business excellence and the chamber’s 25th anniversary at the organization’s annual general meeting on Feb. 21.