MINTO – The Town of Minto is applying for a $48,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) to install a generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
Community News
Fergus man seriously injured after vehicle hits house
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Fergus man has life-threatening injuries after a truck ran into a house here on Monday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 16 south of Damascus, at about noon on Jan. 1.
Mount Forest hospital closing emergency department again
MOUNT FOREST – Yet another "staffing shortage” means the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital here will be closed for a portion of this weekend.
Bequest of $1.3 million boosts Palmerston hospital MRI campaign
PALMERSTON – The campaign to bring MRI technology to the Palmerston and District Hospital has received a $1.3 million boost from the estate of the late Neil Faulkner.
Minto council approves 2024 budget with 4.4% levy increase
MINTO – Town council has approved a 2024 budget including a 4.39 per cent increase in the local levy and a tax rate increase of 1.74%.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates blankets to children battling cancer
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club has joined other district clubs to donate 153 blankets this holiday season to children battling cancer.
North Wellington seniors conquer tech hurdles in eight-week course
DRAYTON – There were 60 north Wellington seniors who conquered a steep learning cuve and ovecame tech hurdles to master digital devices as part of a seniors training and support program that ran for its second year in 2023.
WHSS business leadership class raises $15,000 for students in need
MOUNT FOREST – For the last 22 years, Wellington Heights Secondary School's (WHSS) Grade 12 business leadership class has held its "Warm Winter Wishes" charity initiative.
Mapleton backs call to reverse strong mayor powers
MAPLETON – Township council has voted to support a resolution asking the provincial government to reverse its recent implementation of “strong mayor” powers in some Ontario municipalities.
Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve celebration planned in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto, Minto Fire, and All Aboard Palmerston are planning to light up the sky to ring in the new year at the annual Fire and Ice event.
Lovers of the Birds
The wild turkey was a common, upland game bird in the early 1900s.
Knox Presbyterian Church hosts annual nativity display
CONN - Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn hosted its annual nativity display from Dec. 1 to 3.
Minto Optimists aid schools
MINTO - The Town of Minto Optimist Club held its annual Breakfast with Santa event on Nov. 12.
Mount Forest Legion donations
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 recently made two donations to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
Mount Forest home tour
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Aquatics Committee hosted a local home tour on Nov. 25.