WELLINGTON NORTH – The Four Corners Quilters Guild in Mount Forest will be holding its second annual raffle draw on Feb. 12.
Community News
New municipal/provincial partnership needed in Ontario: AMO
TORONTO – The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has released a pre-budget submission calling on the province to commit to reviewing the provincial-municipal fiscal framework as part of the upcoming provincial budget.
Performance day offers skaters chance to showcase their skills
PALMERSTON – The Harriston Skating Club hosted a performance day featuring skaters from the Harriston Skating Club and Skate Wallace on Jan. 21 at the Palmerston arena.
Discussion panel to bring ideas for downtown Arthur businesses
ARTHUR – Business owners in Arthur may want to attend an open forum discussion at The Imagination Space on Feb. 5 at 7pm to come up with ideas on how to make Arthur a more cohesive community.
Little Black Dress Affair raises $14,917 for CPSC
MOUNT FOREST – Little Black Dress Affair committee members recently presented Cancer Patient Services Corporation (CPSC) and the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
Blessings to You Centre presents $2000 cheque to Harriston Skating Club
The Harriston Skating Club is a volunteer run, not-for-profit organization that relies on fundraising and sponsorships from the community to offset the costs of ice, coaching and other expenses.
Official openings held for five new businesses in Town of Minto
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Town of Minto, held ribbon-cutting ceremonies marking the official welcoming of five new businesses to the community on Jan. 23.
Clifford group planning outdoor life show
MINTO – Town council has agreed to support organizers of a new outdoor life show in Clifford with free use of the local arena for the event this spring.
Minto council okays signage grant for Blessings centre
MINTO – Town council has approved two signage grants through the municipality’s Community Improvement Program (CIP) to assist a local charitable enterprise with its expansion plans.
Town of Minto approves rezoning for high-density Palmerston development
MINTO – A bylaw amending zoning on a lot in Palmerston to facilitate a high-density development was approved by town council on Jan. 23.
County approves 2024 budget with 4.6% tax levy increase
GUELPH – Wellington County council has approved a 2024 budget with a 4.6% increase to the local tax levy. The increase will cost residential taxpayers $30 for each $100,000 increment of their home's valuation.
Planned automated speed enforcement trial to include areas in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Five school zones and one community safety zone in Mapleton will be part of a trial automated speed enforcement (ASE) program on Wellington County roads.
Hillsburgh man suing province after OPP raid on cannabis facility
GUELPH – A Hillsburgh man is suing the province for $2 million following an OPP raid on his Wellington North property in August 2021.
Mount Forest Foodland hosts grand opening
MOUNT FOREST – On the morning of Jan. 25, community members gathered inside the new Foodland in the north end of Mount Forest for the store's grand opening.
Near miss prompts response to crossing guard, child safety
KENILWORTH – On Dec. 7 a Wellington North parent reported she and her son were nearly struck by a passing car at Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest.