Community News

MOUNT FOREST - Residents in the Wellington North community of Mount Forest will have to observe water usage restrictions between May 17, when the community's water tower is drained, and when the tower is functional again in August.

MINTO – Four local groups designated as recipients of the proceeds from the 2023 Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament were introduced at the May 9 town council meeting.

ARTHUR – The Arthur U11 Local League team has won the division championship.

Live theatre – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s production of the stage comedy Two Witches, No Waiting opened at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre last weekend. Shows continue on May 12, 13 and 14. For information visit greywellingtontheatre.com. 

Trivia winners – The Mount Forest Curling Club held its first fundraiser, a trivia night at the Curling Club, on April 29, with proceeds going to the club’s capital project campaign.

Student art – Art students at Wellington Heights Secondary School and teacher Nichola McEwan coordinated an art exhibition entitled Running With Scissors at Hybrid Hair and Detox Spa (183 Main Street) in Mount Forest.

ROTHSAY – Darling Ingredients is proud to announce the team at its facility here has achieved a significant milestone of six years and 14,496,838 kilometres without a motor vehicle accident. 

Lions Month – Wellington North council has declared May “Lions Month” in honour of the Mount Forest Lions Club’s 85th anniversary. Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox, front, third from right, joined club members in raising the Lions Club flag at the Mount Forest Museum and Archives on May 1.

HARRISTON – The Harriston chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an open house on May 29.