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McDonald Chiropractic celebrates 5th year
HARRISTON – When local chiropractor Dr. Shawn McDonald set up shop in the Harriston Lions Medical Centre in August of 2018 it was a return home for both himself and his wife, dietician Paige McDonald.
Service of Remembrance held at Clifford cenotaph Nov. 5
CLIFFORD - Harriston Legion Branch 296 held a Service of Remembrance at the cenotaph in Clifford on Nov. 5.
Palmerston development draws concern over density
MINTO – Concerns were raised about the compatibility of a high-density development with the nearby Palmerston and District Community Centre at an Oct. 31 public meeting.
Catholic school board requests expansion in Drayton, Fergus, Rockwood
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is hoping to grow to include almost 800 additional pupils within Wellington County.
Slew of charges for four people after attempted break-in
HARRISTON – Four people are facing numerous charges after an attempted break-in at a home here last week. Police “located the suspects and seized a firearm,” police stated in a Nov. 6 press release, noting four people were arrested and held for bail court.
Mapleton fire rescue Moorefield station donates $5,100 to Muscular Dystrophy Canada
MOOREFIELD - Mapleton fire rescue Moorefield station recently donated another $5,100 to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Montreal Canadiens Alumni coming to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Calling all Habs fans!
Harriston Rising hosts annual Downtown Halloween Haunt
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising hosted the annual Halloween Haunt in the community’s downtown areas on Oct. 27.
Vandals cause damage in Alma
ALMA – It appears vandals have been damaging lighting standards in Wallace Cumming Park here and the local Optimist Club would like to put a stop to it.
Reflections
Those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. (Isa. 51:11)
Palmerston Food Bank celebrates grand opening of new location
PALMERSTON — The Palmerston Community Food Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Sept. 14. It was previously housed in the basement of the Palmerston United Church.
MRI donation from Mount Forest Seniors
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Seniors meet every Wednesday afternoon to play euchre, bid euchre and other games at the Mount Forest Sportsplex.
Palmerston Hockey Tournament raises nearly $62,000 raised for Martin Family
PALMERSTON - A hockey tournament that took place Oct. 20-21 at the Palmerston and District Community Centre far surpassed its $50,000 goal.
Palmerston Lions Club donates to Hospital Foundation’s MRI campaign
PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Lions Club made a donation of $8,448 from proceeds of the club’s recent golf tournament.