MOUNT FOREST – At 64, most people might be thinking of slowing down, but not Kim McDonald of Mount Forest.
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Collision on on Wellington Road 18
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A tractor trailer and Jeep were involved in a collision on Wellington Road 18 near 6th Line in Centre Wellington just before 10am on Feb. 14, one day after a major winter storm passed through the region.
Drinking and driving
ERIN - On Feb. 16 at about 5:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers attended the scene of a vehicle stuck in a snowbank on Thompson Crescent.
BBBS of Wellington receives $5,000 cheque
MINTO – The ongoing contributions to the community by Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Wellington have been recognized by the Blessings to You Centre Thrift and Gift Stores in Palmerston.
Seedy Saturday returns to Erin to help gardeners get growing
ERIN – Seedy Saturday will be making its return to the town next month, bringing all things a gardener needs to begin their journey into growing.
Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition.
Minto recognized for business attraction, retention
MINTO – On Feb. 6, representatives from the Town of Minto attended the 68th annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) President’s Dinner in downtown Toronto, where a range of individuals and initiatives that made a significant impact on their communities in 2024 were recognized.
Township investigating clearing Mount Forest track for dog walkers
KENILWORTH – Township staff in Wellington North are looking into the possibility of clearing the track at the Mount Forest Community Centre to accommodate dog walkers, but it’s probably not going to happen this season.
History of the Arthur United Church
ARTHUR – The Arthur United Church, located at 101 Tucker St., has been a place of worship in the community for decades.
Take hope – Seedy Saturday is coming March 15, a sure sign that spring is not far away
ABOYNE – The snow may be deep but hopes for spring can still be high as the horticultural societies of Elora and Salem, and Fergus and District are preparing for the sixth annual Centre Wellington Seedy Saturday.
Centre Wellington community invited to name new elementary school
FERGUS – Construction for the Upper Grand District School Board’s new Centre Wellington elementary school is well underway and the board is seeking community input for the new school’s name.
Arthur’s Brokerlink donates to local food bank
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Brokerlink Arthur location sponsored a free public skate on Jan. 31 at the Arthur community centre.
Third Age Learning offers seniors educational lectures
GUELPH – In a world that is constantly changing, there is one thing that remains timeless: it’s never too late to learn.
Two artists take over the Minto Arts Gallery in upcoming exhibition
MINTO – The Minto Arts Gallery will be opening its doors to two artists who express their creative passion through nature.
Minto council approves updated health and safety policy
MINTO – Every year a health and safety update is provided to council in hopes of improving statistics from the year before.