Medalists – Two athletes from Rise Combat in Mount Forest recently returned from the Pan Am…
Wellington North
County approves citizen appointment to board of health
FERGUS – Wellington County council has appointed former Minto mayor George Bridge as one of the county’s three representatives on the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Board of Health.
Total OCIF funding for county municipalities to rise slightly in 2023
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The combined Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) allocation for Wellington County municipalities will rise by just over $30,000 next year.
MRI machine coming to Palmerston and District Hospital
PALMERSTON – A new MRI machine is coming to Palmerston and District Hospital, which officials say will help reduce wait times, eliminate the need to travel for the service and alleviate pressure on other hospitals.
Wellington North council endorses McCabe’s ROMA bid
KENILWORTH – Ward 4 councillor Steve McCabe hopes to take over from Guelph/Eramosa Mayor Chris White as the “Zone 2” representative at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) for the 2023-27 term.
Arthur resident receives Premier’s Award
ARTHUR – Jennifer Green of Arthur was honoured with the Premier’s Award in the apprenticeship category at the annual Higher Education Summit in Toronto on Nov. 28.
Mount Forest Lions hosted Breakfast with Santa event
MOUNT FOREST – The main hall at the Mount Forest and District Sportsplex was alive with the…
First Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament features 35 teams
MOUNT FOREST – The first annual Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament was held Dec. 9 to 11, with 36 girls’ hockey teams competing in age categories from U9 to U15.
Police beat: Driver faces careless driving charge after car hits tree
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A Kitchener driver has been charged with careless driving after a car slammed into a tree here recently.
Centre offers plenty for seniors to do to keep active and engaged
NORTH WELLINGTON – The Seniors Centre of Excellence is offering the following programs in the upcoming months.