ARTHUR – It was standing room only as the friends, family and co-workers of Gerald Townsend gathered at the Arthur Parish Hall to celebrate his retirement from Gay Lea Foods as their dairy goat specialist.
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Wellington North decides to scrap dog licensing in 2025
KENILWORTH – Wellington North Township is doing away with dog licences.
WHSS boys varsity soccer team qualify for CWOSSA
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s (WHSS) boys varsity soccer team had an exciting playoff run this year after finishing the season in fourth place with three wins, three losses, and four ties, for a total of 13 points.
Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign will again support Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada will kick off their Holiday Smile Cookie campaigns on Nov. 18, and the Mount Forest location has once again chosen to support the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation with a portion of the proceeds.
Community Pantry receives $3,000 donation
MOUNT FOREST – Sharon Wenger, chair of the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival, recently presented a cheque to Community Pantry Board member Mary Wenger in the amount of $3,085.
Wellington North communities pause to remember the fallen
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mount Forest and Arthur communities both honoured the war dead by gathering at separate Remembrance Day ceremonies on Nov. 11.
Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel set for Nov. 21
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox is set to host his second annual Mayor’s Charity Bonspiel on Nov. 21 at the Mount Forest Curling Club.
Public meeting looks at rezoning rural lands for Mennonite school in Damascus
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is considering an application to rezone a property in Damascus to facilitate the development of a Mennonite church, cemetery and school.
Wellington North council eyes 3.5% tax rate increase in 2025 budget
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council is hoping to shave at least one per cent off the 4.5% tax rate increase initially proposed during a Nov. 4 budget presentation.
OPINION: Let us always remember them
MOUNT FOREST – Remembrance Day is celebrated every fall, but soon after forgotten.