Remembrance display – Teacher Ken Kivell and his students put up a Remembrance Day display on…
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St. Mary’s School in Mount Forest created Remembrance display
St. Mary’s display – St. Mary’s School in Mount Forest had an impressive display on its…
Heartland vet receives prestigious industry award
LISTOWEL – A local large animal veterinarian made history within the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) organization earlier this month, becoming the first woman and the youngest in her field to ever receive its most prestigious award.
More than 20 vehicles had tires slashed overnight in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for slashing the tires on 21 vehicles parked overnight on streets and in parking lots here.
Township awards tender for concept design of long-awaited Mount Forest pool
MOUNT FOREST - Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. is taking on the job of designing a new outdoor pool in Mount Forest. Concept designs are expected between December and February.
Mount Forest apartment project moving ahead despite opposition of residents
WELLINGTON NORTH – Mount Forest residents voiced concerns with a proposed two-storey apartment building planned for 773 Princess Street. Wellington North council approved a zoning bylaw amendment rezoning the property to high-density residential.
Local women join select ranks of gold Discovery Award recipients
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Two northern Wellington women are now among a handful of Canadians who have attained a gold level Discovery Award. Rose van Sickle of Harriston and Penny Rankin of Mount Forest recently became the third and fourth Canadian recipients of gold badges through the program.
Metal Mix-up Demolition Derby had lots of smash-up action
Metal mix-up – The Metal Mix-up Demolition Derby held at the Mount Forest and District…
Township beginning process to increase Mount Forest wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has started a multiyear journey to get the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant re-rated to handle up to 3,500 cubic metres of sewage per day.
Compass to launch a new distress line for 2SLGBTQIA+ community
GUELPH – Compass Community Services is adding a new telephone support line to its cadre of services, this one dedicated to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Expansion
MOUNT FOREST – The opening of a new Emergency Department and Ambulatory/Oncology Unit at Louise Marshall Hospital this month was the product of visionary thinking, a decade of planning, years of fundraising and 24 months of construction.
History of Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST - Dr. A.R. Perry purchased the home of Alex Martin on the corner of Dublin and Princess Street in Mount Forest in the early 1900s and established Strathcona Hospital, a 10-bed private hospital.
Fire marshal called in to investigate cause of Mount Forest basement fire
MOUNT FOREST - Late in the afternoon on Sept. 19, emergency services responded to a report of a fire in the basement of a Mount Forest home.
Shredding event set for Mount Forest
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crimestoppers Guelph Wellington is planning to host its annual shredding events in Guelph and Mount Forest.
Large trees downed by storm in Mount Forest area
MOUNT FOREST – Large trees and hydro lines were downed around Wellington North during an early evening thunderstorm that included powerful winds and damaging hail.