MOUNT FOREST – Local resident Bill Dineen remembers watching Terry Fox during his Marathon of Hope in 1980. And 44 years later, he continues to keep his legacy alive.
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Wellington North council briefs
KENILWORTH – The following business came out of the Aug. 26 meeting of Wellington North council.
Donation to Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion officials say Branch 134 is a proud sponsor of the Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team.
Beautifying Arthur
ARTHUR – Volunteers in the Walker Industries employee program Brooke-Lynn Richardson and Allie Walmsley trimmed shrubs and perennials at the Welcome to Arthur sign located at Highway 6 and Wellington Road 109 on Aug. 23.
Arthur Fall Fair introduces 2024 ambassador candidates
ARTHUR – The Arthur Fall Fair will crown its ambassadors on Sept. 8, the last day of the four-day fair.
Mount Forest school set to re-open in September
MOUNT FOREST – Following a fire in January, St. Mary Catholic School here has been closed to students and staff. But it is set to welcome students back, beginning the second week of school.
Time to ‘raise the roof’ at historic Lynes Blacksmith Shop
KENILWORTH – It’s time to raise the roof at the Lynes Blacksmith Shop – literally. The historic building has been undergoing a restoration project, but one of the most significant parts of the restoration has yet to be undertaken: the roof.
Strathcona Long-Term Care home’s annual car show a sunny success
MOUNT FOREST – Strathcona Long-Term Care Home’s annual car show occurred on Aug. 24.
Four days of farm fun at Arthur Fall Fair
ARTHUR – A tractor pull, open-air cinema, a roast beef dinner, escape room and, of course, a variety of farm animals are just a few of the elements to attract people to the Arthur Fall Fair.
Drug Poisoning Awareness Day event honours lives lost
MOUNT FOREST – A gathering in downtown Mount Forest on Aug. 22 honoured people who have died of drug poisoning.