Barn quilt project – Building Bridges, which offers adult day programs in Palmerston, recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.
Community News
Mapleton Historical society draws full house for presentation on local Black history
MOOREFIELD – About 100 people attended the annual general meeting of the Mapleton Historical Society on May 12 at the Moorefield Community Centre.
Dungeons and Dragons buffs gather at local libraries
Your quest begins when you walk in the library door! Did you know that Arthur, Harriston and Mount Forest are a few of the branches in Wellington County Library that run Dungeons and Dragons Clubs?
Blessings assists youth hub
Donation for snack program – The Blessings to You Centre of Palmerston recently donated $3,000 toward the snack program at The Grove Youth Wellness Hub in Palmerston.
Patriots score donations for hospital through Young’s Home Hardware
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Patriots had an excellent Provincial Junior Hockey League season this year.
Clifford Carnival Celebration June 10
CLIFFORD – It will be party time in the streets, the village square and even the parking lot here on June 10.
Successful plant sale fundraiser for the Mount Forest Horticultural Society
Plant sale – The Mount Forest Horticultural Society wrapped up its annual plant sale fundraiser on May 27.
MAA celebrates 100th years of local ball action
MOOREFIELD – the Moorefield Athletic Association (MAA) will be celebrating all the volunteers who have made local ball what it is today on June 10.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres receive generous donation
Helping EarlyON – The Blessings Thrift and Gift Store is totally run by volunteers who process clothing, linens, shoes and hard goods donated by the community.
Minto endorses flexibility in planning policy while encouraging farmland preservation
MINTO – Town council has endorsed a consultant’s report calling for the municipality to “strongly support” flexibility around settlement area expansion and removing the mandated municipal comprehensive review process, while encouraging ongoing protection of prime agricultural lands.
Wellington North senior dies in three-vehicle crash
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local senior died in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 6 near Sideroad 9, between Arthur and Kenilworth, on May 27 at about 2:30pm.
Mount Forest Foodland recognized with provincial produce award
MOUNT FOREST – The Foodland grocery store here was recognized with a Foodland Ontario Retailer Award on May 25 – and also served as the location for the announcement of all 65 winners recognized by the province.
Mapleton approves members, terms of reference for environment advisory committee
MAPLETON – Council here has adopted terms of reference for a new environment advisory committee and named six community members and four township officials to the group.
Mapleton shifts gears on upgrades to administration centre
MAPLETON – Township officials are shifting focus from extending, to renovating, the municipal office here.
Minto Pride in the Park event set for June 11 in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Minto Pride committee is hosting Pride in the Park 2023 on June 11 at the Lion's Heritage Park pavilion in Palmerston.