Recently, Wes and I were reading through 2 Samuel 6, and we came to the part where David and the house of Israel transport the ark of God out of the house of Abinadab to bring it to Jerusalem.
Community News
Blackberry on screen for Big Film Fest
PALMERSTON - The Minto Arts Council’s November Big Film Fest presentation is Blackberry, the story of the development of the first smartphone that supported email.
Wellington Heights Wolverines win District 4 senior volleyball championship
SHELBURNE – The Wellington Heights Wolverines claimed the District 4 Senior volleyball championship on Nov. 7 at Centre Dufferin District High School in Shelburne. The Wolverines finished the season in second place with seven wins and three losses.
Wellington Heights Wolverines Jr. Boys Soccer team takes home District 4 Title
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Wolverines Jr. Boys Soccer team, coached by Matt McFarlane, had an exciting season this year and captured the District 4 Championship title.
Norwell holds assembly for Remembrance Day
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School held its annual Remembrance Day assembly on Nov. 9 in the EC Gray Auditorium.
Council, developer don’t see eye to eye on demands for wider driveways, less yard space
KENILWORTH – A recent Wellington North meeting to discuss minor changes to the township’s zoning bylaw turned into a testy exchange about what new homeowners need more of: parking or yard area.
Scarborough man charged with human trafficking
PALMERSTON – Police have charged a Scarborough man with close to a dozen human trafficking and assault charges in relation to an incident here this summer.
Police charge two people in 2019 death of Jason Brown
MINTO – Police have charged two people in connection with the death of Jason John Brown, who was last seen alive in Harriston over four years ago. Joshua Alexander Drumond of Edmonton and Steven Jon Walsom-Gerigs of Brantford have been arrested and charged with kidnapping and first degree murder.
Draft 2024 budget calls for 4.4% levy increase in Minto
MINTO – Town council has been presented with a proposed 2024 budget projecting a 4.39 per cent increase in the local levy and a tax rate increase of 1.74%.
Poppy Project unveiled in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The beautification team for All Aboard Palmerston came together with members of the community and surrounding area to crochet 1,600 poppies into a banner that was placed onto the Old 81 Engine at Lions Park.
Pharmacists can now prescribe for six more minor conditions
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Like a New Year’s resolution, expanded prescribing power for pharmacists was ushered in on Jan. 1 with early excitement and optimism.
Town of Minto seeks Connecting Link funds
MINTO – Town council has authorized staff to proceed with an application for provincial Connecting Link funding for reconstruction work on Arthur Street West in Harriston.
Pumpkins come alive at Wellington County Museum and Archives
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Pumpkins got a second night to shine as residents brought their jack-o-lanterns to the Wellington County Museum and Archives
Rodeo proceeds donated to LMH Foundation
HOLSTEIN – The 2023 Holstein Agro Expo and Rodeo, presented by Lewis Land and Stock, took place over the July 1 long weekend, in partnership with the Egremont Optimist Club’s Canada Day celebrations in Holstein.
Palmerston Community Centre holds Gift Shop Bazaar
PALMERSTON – Crafts, treats, lunch and more were available at the Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop bazaar at the Palmerston Community Centre on Nov. 4.