Wellington North

MINTO – A fire service agreement that will see Minto, Wellington North and Mapleton sharing a fire services management team has been approved by council here.

GUELPH – Wellington County council will take another look at plans to upgrade the Rothsay Waste Transfer Station after some members balked at the $1-million price tag.

MOUNT FOREST - Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 recently presented $1,500 each to the Mount Forest Community Pantry, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington, and Mount Forest and District Soccer from the proceeds of the branch’s Catch the Ace fund.

ARTHUR – Arthur Animal Rescue is urgently seeking new foster families for adult cats.

MOUNT FOREST – The annual Masters and Seniors Bonspiel returned to the Mount Forest Curling Club following a complete ice plant failure and replacement in 2023.

MOUNT FOREST – On Feb. 28, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival was once again named one of the Top 100 Festivals in the province by Festival and Events Ontario (FEO).

WELLINGTON NORTH – Members of the Arthur and Alma communities came out on March 3 to take part in Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser.

ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists had the local community centre rumbling when they brought 365 Pro Wrestling to town on March 2.

DAMASCUS – Trees and a farmhouse are silhouetted by a spectacular sunset near Damascus on Feb. 22. 

WELLINGTON NORTH – Two Arthur-area meat processors will receive an influx of federal and provincial tax dollars for facility upgrades.