Community News

WELLINGTON NORTH – Lawyers for Wellington North and a local developer are scheduled to meet next month over an appeal filed to the Ontario Land Tribunal last year. 

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three local paramedics were among 65 from across the province to receive Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars at a ceremony at Queen’s Park on Dec. 13.

HARRISTON – Recently retired after nearly 50 years in veterinary medicine, Dr. Terry Fisk has no doubts about his chosen career path. “The only thing I ever wanted to be was a veterinarian," he said.

DRAYTON – The Drayton Chop House is once again providing a local dining option for area residents.

FERGUS – Aiming to give back to the community during the holiday season, Agrisan Specialty Chemical and Pharmaceutical in Arthur donated $20,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank on Dec. 29.

MINTO - A bubble show, a new wrinkle at the 2023 Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve Celebration.

PALMERSTON - Norwell’s Grade 12 cosmetology class spread kindness and cheer as they hosted their third annual Christmas Free Store.

ALMA – A local photographer, whose photos capture moments in farm life in rural Ontario, earned two silver awards in the news photography category at the Canadian Farm Writers Conference.

MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Lions presented Donna Leach of the Community Pantry (food bank) with a donation of $8,800.

ARTHUR - St. John Catholic School in Arthur recently reached out to the Blessings Thrift and Gift Store in Palmerston, asking for help in enhancing its outdoor learning and activity environment.

MINTO – Kate Howlett received the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society Donna Charter’s Memorial Bursary for 2023.

ARTHUR - St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosted a Family New Year’s Eve party at the Arthur Arena.