ARTHUR – Hosted by the Arthur OptiMrs, the village’s annual Santa Claus parade is set for Nov. 25 at 7pm.
Community News
Mapleton council rejects dedicated tax levy for fire department
MAPLETON – Council here has rejected a proposal to implement a two per cent dedicated tax levy to cover the financial needs of the township’s fire department.
Land-lease community with 33 homes proposed by local developer in Arthur
KENILWORTH – Council voiced support for a unique home ownership concept presented during a public meeting this month.
Mapleton alters approach to staff cost-of-living increases
MAPLETON – Annual cost of living increases for township staff here will be based on average Consumer Price Index figures for the previous 12 months ending in August of each year, but will be capped at four per cent in any given year.
County poised to fund portion of financial shortfall for community health van
GUELPH – Wellington County council will vote on funding $90,000 of a $180,000 shortfall for the Sanguen-operated community health van, which provides a suite of services to people who use drugs or are unhoused.
Council pay increases, new remuneration review policy approved in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Mapleton’s mayor and council members will be getting pay increases to catch up with the average pay for local politicians in Wellington County.
Emergency department at Mount Forest hospital closing on weekend
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital here will be closed for a portion of this weekend due to “a staffing shortage.”
Commencement held at Norwell on Nov. 3
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School 2023 commencement ceremony was held at the school on Nov. 3.
Blessings Thrift and Gift Store raises $5000 for MRI campaign
PALMERSTON – Volunteers at the Blessings Thrift and Gift Store in Palmerston presented a cheque for $5,000 toward the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI campaign’s $8-million goal.
100 Women Who Care raise over $10,000 for MRI campaign
PALMERSTON - At the September meeting of 100 Women Who Care Rural Wellington the group selected the Palmerston District Hospital Foundation to receive its quarterly donation.
Santa parade part of Harriston Hometown Christmas on Nov. 18
HARRISTON – Santa Claus is set to make an appearance at the annual Christmas parade here, as part of a day of seasonal fun for local families on Nov. 18.
Facade grants approved for local businesses
MINTO – Façade improvement grants have been approved by town council for two buildings in downtown Harriston.
Barry Eidt wins Best Young Retailer
ARTHUR – Barry Eidt, co-owner of Arthur Ace Hardware, won Hardlines Best Young Retailer at this year’s 31st annual Outstanding Retailer Awards in Whistler, BC.
Lovers of the Birds
These pert, rather tame, little birds in tuxedos are common winter visitors in southern Ontario. They are most highly detectable.