WELLINGTON NORTH – Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash here on Saturday night that left one person dead. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 6 near Mount Forest, on Aug. 5 at about 10pm.
Community News
Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Arthur cenotaph
ARTHUR – The 100th anniversary of the Arthur Cenotaph will be celebrated on Aug. 6, and the Arthur and Area Historical Society is holding an event that afternoon from noon to 4pm at Memorial Park to celebrate.
Changes to canine control bylaw limit number of dogs on rural Wellington North properties
KENILWORTH – The maximum number of dogs that can be housed on agricultural land in Wellington North without registration has been reduced to five from the 10 previously allowed.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents “Spirited!”
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production was staged from July 28 to 30 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Ray Anderson brings family magic, hypno/comedy shows to Crown Harriston
HARRISTON – A magic show and a hypnotist/comedy performance will take place at the Crown Harriston on Aug. 19.
West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club members learn about soybeans
WELLINGTON NORTH –The third meeting of the West Luther 4-H Field Crops Club was held on June 20, at Matt Coffey’s Farm outside of Arthur.
Whites Road Pentecostal Church hosts ‘stellar’ VBS
HARRISTON — With 41 students and 22 volunteer staff on board, “Stellar Vacation Bible School” blasted off at Whites Road Pentecostal Church here on July 24 for a week-long “stellar” adventure.
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Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI campaign receives generous donation
PALMERSTON – Organizers of the recent Help Fore Our Hospital Golf Tournament dropped by a recent Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI campaign committee meeting to drop off a cheque for over $20,000, the proceeds of the inaugural tournament held in June.
Herrington places in top four at tennis provincials
MOUNT FOREST — Victoria Herrington from Mount Forest recently finished in the top four in the Ontario U18 outdoor provincials in doubles and placed in the top 12 in singles.
Family Day at the Minto Farmer’s Market
MINTO – July 29 was Family Day at the Minto Farmer’s Market.
Buffet on the Boulevard set for 2023 Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is inviting area residents and visitors to “party on and pig out” at the Harriston Street Party Buffet on the Boulevard, catered by the Smokin’ Pig.
Conestogo Lake fishing tourney draws 97 youth, adult anglers
MAPLETON – The weather could not have been better for the 33rd annual Conestogo Lake Conservation Area Catch and Release Fishing Tournament on July 22.
Garden tour winner awarded a crystal vase
MOUNT FOREST — On July 22, the Town and Country Garden Tour was held by the Mount Forest Horticultural Society.
New barn quilt display in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – A new barn quilt display in front of Shantz’s Car Wash on Main Street in Palmerston is the result of a collaborative effort.