WELLINGTON NORTH – Great fun was had by both the Mount Forest and Arthur-Alma communities at Big Brothers Big Sisters North Wellington’s (BBBS) Bowl for Kids Sake fundraisers.
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“Leave the Streets Behind” Homeless Veterans Program receives large donation
MOUNT FOREST – Derek Moore, Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command provincial president and veteran banner chair for Branch #134 Mount Forest received a cheque of $25,000 from Dan Bailey for Ontario Command’s “Leave the Streets Behind” Homeless Veterans Program.
Police beat: Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Wellington Heights Wolverines finish second in playoffs
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Girls Ice Hockey team finished its season on Feb. 27 with an exciting playoff game in Shelburne.
Mount Forest Cemetery burial hours set to extend in April
KENILWORTH – The Mount Forest Cemetery is set to expand its hours at the beginning of April due to an increased demand for services.
Students, staff stand against bullying on Pink Shirt Day
MOUNT FOREST – On Feb. 26, Pink Shirt Day was recognized at Wellington Heights and Norwell District secondary schools and across Canada and New Zealand.
Business commits to $500,000 donation to outdoor pool
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest aquatics ad-hoc advisory committee has announced a $500,000 donation from T.D. Smith Transport towards the construction of the new outdoor pool in Mount Forest.
Police beat: Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Palmerston Blessings to You Centre donates $1,500 to student snack program
ARTHUR – St. John Catholic Elementary School in Arthur runs a daily nutritious snack program that offers fruit, vegetables and a grain or protein to 238 students.
Arthur students learn to curl
ARTHUR – Students in Grades 4 to 8 at St. John Catholic School had the opportunity to learn to curl with the Arthur Curling Club this month.