KENILWORTH 鈥� Wellington North 91大黄鸭 approved $82,635 in donations and fee waivers to local community groups and organizations at its April 22 meeting, but some 91大黄鸭 members say spending needs to be reined in.
Community News
Time capsule to be buried at Wellington North 25th anniversary of amalgamation event
KENILWORTH 鈥� Details about how Wellington North plans to celebrate 25 years since several villages and 91大黄鸭s amalgamated to form 91大黄鸭 in 1999 were revealed at a recent 91大黄鸭 meeting.
Andersons鈥� Christmas Dinner gift cards available for 鈥榯hose in need鈥�
MINTO 鈥� The eighth annual Andersons鈥� Community Christmas Dinner on Dec. 25 was a great success and now local residents will benefit from the event.
Reflections: Learning from others
History is not everybody鈥檚 favourite subject, but it is an important one.
Arts 91大黄鸭 to hold seventh annual Minto Juried Art Show
MINTO 鈥� The Minto Juried Art Show is an annual event in the Town of Minto that will be running this year for the seventh time from May 9 to 24.
Blessings to You Centre receives $10,000 grant
PALMERSTON 鈥撀� The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston was recently presented with a grant of $10,000 from the Trillium Mutual Insurance Roots Community Fund. 聽
Palmerston Lions hosting Walk for Dog Guides fundraiser in June
PALMERSTON 鈥� The Palmerston Lions Club is holding the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on June 8.
Water testing no place to seek savings
Among the axioms we live by in the world of journalism is that stories, editorials and columns we expect to cause a stir often don鈥檛, while reports we deem innocuous can end up setting off a firestorm.
Cyber security info night in Harriston
HARRISTON 鈥� As scams are on the rise, the Minto Safe Communities Committee is offering 鈥淲e鈥檝e Been Hacked,鈥� a cyber security information night, on聽 May 13 at 7pm at the Harriston Community Centre. 聽
Lovers of the Birds: Belted kingfisher
The belted kingfisher has been a bird that I haven鈥檛 observed regularly. That all changed in the last couple of years. Finally the kingfishers in my area found their perfect site for a summer home.
Lacrosse memorabilia on display in Arthur
ARTHUR 鈥� A new exhibit has arrived at the Arthur and Area Community Centre showcasing the community鈥檚 past.
Local business makes donation to Blessings to You Centre
MOUNT FOREST 鈥� Dave Stroeder of The Mount Forest Truck Centre in Teviotdale shared his good fortune with The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston, a non-profit volunteer-run thrift centre.
Patriots鈥� goals support Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST 鈥� Young鈥檚 Home Hardware Building Centre in Mount Forest has pledged a donation of $11,550 to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, and it is all tied in to an exciting season of local hockey.
Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington
WELLINGTON NORTH 鈥� David Anderson, left, presented a cheque for $2,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington executive director Marianne Christie, centre, and board member Warren Grein.
Earth Day clean up in Arthur
ARTHUR 鈥� On April 22, the BrokerLink crew in Arthur went to the outdoor gym at the crossroads of Isabella, Charles and Georgina Streets, and the surrounding area, to pick up garbage.