Pet supplies – A grand opening for Roc N’ Dukes Pet Supplies was held on May 2, with local…
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Guild casting for Summer Youth Theatre
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is casting for its first Summer Youth Theatre production since 2019.
Dexter Armstrong donates to Wigs for Kids
Hair today, wig tomorrow – Dexter Armstrong, 6, of Palmerston, has once again donated his long locks to charity.
Wellington Heights break activities promote mental health and wellness
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) students participated in a week of activities designed to promote positive mental health and wellness during the daily lunch break from May 1 to 5.
Garden Festival, firefighters breakfast set for June 3 at Harriston-Minto arena
HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society is gearing up for its 20th annual garden festival on June 3.
Mapleton bumps CIP budget by $10,000 to cover more projects
MAPLETON – A $10,000 increase to the township’s 2023 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) budget has been approved by council.
Lovers of the Birds: Yellow Warbler
I can’t say for sure if I have ever seen a yellow warbler. I know that because I have added question marks.
Jimmy Keys show to support Kinsmen project
HARRISTON – The Kinsmen Club of Harriston is hosting a performance by international entertainer Jimmy Keys to raise funds for a community project.
Reflections: Psalm 51:1–4 The New International Version
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
Blaze Wiradharma creates sports-themed mural in Harriston
Sporting life – Artist Blaze Wiradharma was busy working on the latest public art display for the Town of Minto last week, a sports-themed mural on the Cox Sanitation building in Harriston.
Mapleton 4-H Heritage Club makes maple cookie bars and dipped candles at first meeting
MAPLETON – The Mapleton 4-H Heritage Club met for the first meeting.
Student nutrition programs bring healthy food to hungry minds
PALMERSTON – It was no surprise that on a dreary rainy day, the sun shone brightly just as the Blessings to You Centre volunteers presented a cheque for $10,000.
Mount Forest man charged with impaired driving causing death
WELLINGTON NORTH – A Mount Forest man is now charged with impaired driving causing death in a crash over three months ago that claimed the life of a Mount Forest woman.
Town tests compressed work week for public works, community service staff
MINTO – Public works and community service staff here will be moving to a four-day work week for the summer months. Town council approved the pilot project at the May 9 meeting
Wellington North Fire implementing contingency measures during water tower work
KENILWORTH - With the Mount Forest water tower being emptied for rehabilitation work, including a new interior liner and exterior painting, Wellington North Fire Services has come up with contingency plans and revised protocols.