MOUNT FOREST – Maggie Schram, owner and operator of Magpie’s Bakery, announced the business’ official closure on the bakery’s Facebook page on Sept. 4.
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Volunteer celebration, newcomer event draws hundreds in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest and District Sports Complex was buzzing with excitement on Sept. 12, as a Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event welcomed both new and preexisting members of the Wellington North community.
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.
Council reaffirms plans to decommission old Mount Forest pool, build new
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has reaffirmed its plan to scrap the Mount Forest pool and build a new one in a new location, despite community objections to the plan.
Natural gas recycling truck destroyed by fire
MOUNT FOREST – A natural gas recycling truck went up in flames in front of a home on Mount Forest's Main Street North on July 10.
Community garden tackling food insecurity, isolation
MOUNT FOREST – After almost two years of dedication by volunteers, the Mount Forest Community Garden is fulfilling its goals.
Mulch sale raises $3,000 for Crime Stoppers
MOUNT FOREST – Marty Young, owner of Young’s Home Hardware in Mount Forest, joins Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) past chair Deryck West to announce $3,461 was raised at this year’s Mount Forest mulch sale.
Murphy Park pavilion gets improvements, honours Mount Forest couple
MOUNT FOREST – The Murphy Park Pavilion has gained some improvements with a new roof and picnic tables.
WHSS graduating students celebrate commencement
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest celebrated its Class of 2024 students at their commencement ceremony on June 14 in the school cafetorium.
Ontario Health Coalition hearings shares info regarding hospital, emergency room closures
MOUNT FOREST – The Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) hosted several hearings throughout the province from June 8 to 18, collecting feedback from community members impacted by hospital and emergency department closures.
WHSS Wolverine Boys Lacrosse team played at CWOSSA
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School Wolverine Boys Lacrosse team had a successful season this year.
Prom night in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School held its prom on May 24 at the Mount Forest Sports Complex.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation held its fourth gala, funds for ECG fleet
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation’s fourth annual gala, with theme Adventures in Wonderland, was held at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on June 15.
Bill Nelson recognized for 45 years of realtor service
MOUNT FOREST– Mount Forest Coldwell Banker WIN Reality Brokerage owner and broker of record Bill Nelson was recognized on May 29 by the Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound (RAGBOS) for 45 years of service.
Fun and games at the Mount Forest block party June 1
MOUNT FOREST – The Kick Off to Summer Block Party was held in the Mount Forest Legion parking lot on June 1 and organized by the Mount Forest Business Improvement Area.