ARTHUR – Three years ago, the playground at Arthur Public School was deemed unsafe, demolished and removed from the school grounds.
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Drayton firefighters prepare to welcome Santa Claus to town Dec. 6
DRAYTON – Santa Claus will be making an appearance in Drayton on the first Saturday of December, and the Drayton Firefighter’s Association has organized a whole parade to give him a warm welcome.
Norwell District Secondary School hockey team wins gold
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Reds hockey team travelled to London on Nov. 21 and won the tournament with wins of 3-1 against St. Mary’s from Woodstock, 4-3 against London South, and 3-0 in the finals against Catholic Central from London.
Guests lined the streets for Harriston’s Santa Claus parade
MINTO – The Harriston Santa Claus parade drove through town on Nov. 23 while guests lined the streets.
Knox presents nativity display
CONN – Knox Presbyterian Church here will be presenting over 500 nativity scenes over the holiday season.
Santa Claus is coming to Mount Forest for a ‘night before Christmas’
MOUNT FOREST – It’s not Christmas Eve, but it will be “the night before Christmas” when people gather for the Mount Forest Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6.
Rae acclaimed as Progressive Conservative candidate for next provincial election
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Matthew Rae was acclaimed on Nov. 16 as the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party candidate for Perth-Wellington in the next provincial general election.
Drayton ag society awards prizes, awards to volunteers
MAPLETON – The Drayton Agricultural Society held its annual general meeting on Nov. 22.
Arthur Horticultural Society chose its 2025 executive
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Arthur and District Horticultural Society chose its 2025 executive on Nov. 21.
Santa Claus Parade will make its way through Moorefield Dec. 7
MOOREFIELD – The first weekend of December is a festive one in Mapleton.
Saugeen Culture Bus Tour showcases region’s history, culture
SAUGEEN REGION – People had the chance to explore the northern part of Wellington County and into Grey County on the recent Saugeen Culture Bus Tour.
Fundraiser aims to make Louise Marshall Hospital brighter during holidays
MOUNT FOREST – The latest fundraising campaign for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation will have the added bonus of brightening up the hospital for patients and staff who have to spend time there during the holiday season.
Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey
HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Harriston joins the holiday festivities with Candy Canes and Cocktails event
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto hosted a Candy Canes and Cocktails evening in downtown Harriston on Nov. 13.
NDSS boys volleyball team heading to CWOSSA
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Junior boys volleyball team will be heading to Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) championship in Hanover on Nov. 15.