MOUNT FOREST – After 163 years in the Wellington North community, the Mount Forest Agricultural Society will cease to exist.
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Council considering ward boundary changes, at-large electoral system
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has begun discussing how the township’s electoral ward boundaries may need to change with the township’s growing population.
Forced urban boundary expansions irk Wellington politicians, planners
GUELPH – Expanding municipal boundaries within Wellington County wasn’t on the list of changes the county was proposing when it filed amendments to its official plan last fall.
Homecoming planned for Palmerston in 2025
PALMERSTON – Work is underway for a full-scale homecoming party here in 2025.
Company breaks ground on industrial condominium development
PALMERSTON – Officials with the Town of Minto and Kridak Developments gathered on May 16 for a groundbreaking ceremony for the "Palmerston Business Junction."
Special Olympics event back with a bang following pandemic hiatus
GUELPH – Athletes, teachers, supporters and volunteers filled the fields at St. James Catholic High School for the 19th Special Olympics Track and Field day.
Cork Street project over budget before shovels hit the ground
KENILWORTH – Lavis Contracting Co. has been awarded an $853,379 (pre-tax) contract to reconstruct a 200-metre stretch of Cork Street in Mount Forest, between Waterloo and Princess streets.
Mapleton provide 50/50 funding to assist Drayton Minor Soccer
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a contribution of $2,700 from the Township’s 50/50 fund…
Internet distractions subject of comedy at Wellington Heights
MOUNT FOREST – The drama department of Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest is set to stage its annual production later this month.
Mapleton adds Masons to list of service clubs to receive free local hall rental
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to add a local Masonic Lodge to a list of service organizations to receive free rental of township halls and boardrooms for activities.
Annual Tarts Galore festival
Tarts Galore – The annual Tarts Galore festival was held on May 13 at Alma Presbyterian Church…
Coronation Planting of 65 native trees in honour of King Charles III in Drayton
Coronation planting – Alma’s Girl Guides, Sparks, Embers, and Pathfinders joined forces with Trees for Mapleton to plant 65 native trees on the grounds surrounding Conestoga Crest in Drayton on May 6.
Foodapalooza features food, crafts, music
Food, fun and more – Hosted by Home Town Hot Dogs and Sausages, along with the Drayton Kinsmen,…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington receives donation from Blessings to You Centre
Donation from Blessings – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston has donated $5,000 to Big…
Volunteers help with ball diamond cleanup
Ball diamond cleanup – Over 30 local volunteers helped with a cleanup at the ball diamonds in…