PALMERSTON – This year, the Palmerston Lions are packing 875 Christmas baskets that range in price from $35 to $50.
Community News
Mount Forest Rams U11 Rep team goes undefeated
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Rams U11 Rep team was the undefeated gold medal champion at the Twin Centre Rep Classic Tournament Nov. 24 to 26 in St. Clements.
Norwell business leadership students relaunch school’s community dinner
PALMERSTON – Students from Norwell District Secondary School’s business leadership class held an “exciting and compelling” community dinner event on Nov. 28.
Motus O Dance Theatre receives ‘Artist of the Year’ award
MOUNT FOREST – MOTUS O Dance Theatre recently received an award at the Flato Markham Theatre.
North Wellington hospitals to receive cash from Surgical Recovery Fund
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospitals in Wellington County will receive a share of just under $70,000 from a $4.6 million allotment for area hospitals from the province’s Surgical Recovery Fund.
Lions host Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa – The Mount Forest Lions Club hosted a Breakfast with Santa event at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Dec. 9.
Blessings boosts Big Brothers/Big Sisters
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston recently donated $3,000 to Big Brothers/Big Sisters North Wellington (BBBSNW) in support of the organization’s mentoring programs.
Drayton Rotary Club set to host New Year’s Eve bash at Chop House
DRAYTON – The Drayton Rotary Club is inviting area residents to a New Year’s Eve bash at the Drayton Chop House, located at 41 Wellington St. N., Drayton.
Used hearing aids distributed in Rwanda by local company
MOUNT FOREST – Used or previously owned hearing aids can’t be sold or even given away in Ontario.
Harriston Curling Club hosts Christmas Rocks House Tour
HARRISTON – The Harriston Curling Club hosted its 2023 Christmas Rocks House Tour on Dec. 2. The tour featured seven area homes decorated for the season.
Andersons receive Wishbone Award for community Christmas dinner
MINTO – Organizers of a local event that brings hundreds together for fellowship and a Christmas Day meal are among the recipients of the first-ever Wishbone Awards.
Minto council to provide support for battery energy storage project
MINTO – Minto council will extend support to a company planning to redevelop an energy storage facility in the Harriston Industrial Park.
‘Light Up Louise Marshall Hospital’ fundraiser to bring holiday cheer
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation is getting ready for the holiday season with its Light Up LMH fundraiser.
Libraries offer 12 Days of Reading book bundles
WELLINGTON NORTH - ‘Tis the season for reading! Wellington County Library encourages you to give the gift of stories with our “12 Days of Reading” book bundles for kids.
‘Christmas in Toyland’ theme of Mount Forest Santa parade
MOUNT FOREST – A friendly, community vibe characterized the Mount Forest Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 1.