FERGUS – Seven weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, Fred Aleksandrowicz finds himself saying things he can hardly remember saying before: the cupboards are well-stocked and no, we don’t need any volunteers.
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Mount Forest COVID-19 assessment centre tested 70 people in first week
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest COVID-19 Assessment Centre saw a total of 73 people during its first week of operations, and tested 70 of those for the virus.
Strathcona Long-Term Care now has confirmed case of COVID-19
MOUNT FOREST - A staff member at Strathcona Long-Term Care has tested positive for COVID-19.
Sewage capacity allocations approved for Arthur, Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH - Annual reserve capacity calculations for wastewater treatment plants in Arthur and Mount Forest show each community with some room for residential growth.
Sidewalk chalk salute to frontline workers a success
MOUNT FOREST – The organizer of a “Chalk It Up” campaign here says the event was well…
New COVID-19 assessment centre opens in Mount Forest sportsplex
MOUNT FOREST - A new COVID-19 assessment centre is now open in Mount Forest.
Moore Family jamming online to aid local food banks
DRAYTON - The Moore Family of Drayton is holding home jam sessions/concerts to help raise some funds for local food banks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brush and garden material pickup set to begin in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township’s wood brush and garden material disposal pick-up program will…
‘It’s a horrible disease, it’s a real thing – and you don’t want it’
MOUNT FOREST – The widow of a Mount Forest man who died of COVID-19 complications is urging people to heed the advice of public health officials.
Wellington North awards street construction tenders at special meeting
KENILWORTH - Wellington North has awarded the tender for construction on Fergus Street South in Mount Forest to Moorefield Excavating Ltd.
Girls’ rainbows brighten day for Strathcona residents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Six-year-old Leah Hutton says her motivation for presenting signs of encouragement to residents of a Mount Forest nursing home was quite simple.
Clifford Lions support Bowl for Kid’s Sake
Lions bowl for BBBS – On March 1, the Clifford Lions Club showed support for the Big…
Acts of kindness sprouting up all over Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - One positive to come out of the current COVID-19 crisis is the abundance of good news stories popping up across the county.
Community Pantry food bank seeking donations to fill shelves
MOUNT FOREST – What a difference a week makes. Marg Rapp, a volunteer at the Community Pantry in…
Signs of the times
Signs of the times – Local streets are less busy these days as residents attempt to adhere to…