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.
Community News
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.
Trees and Quackers event to raise money for park maintenance
CLIFFORD 鈥 Rotary Club of Clifford member Holt Armstrong chucks a duck from the water during the duck race at the Trees and Quackers event on April 27 in Clifford.
Life Outdoors Show coming to Clifford arena May 4-5
CLIFFORD 鈥 The inaugural Life Outdoors Show is coming to the Clifford arena on May 4 and 5.
Four deteriorating Wellington Road 109 bridges to be replaced
WELLINGTON NORTH 鈥 It has come time for four bridges crossing the Conestogo River along Wellington Road 109, built by the province in the 1930s, to be replaced after assessments found the bridges to be in an 鈥渁dvanced state of deterioration.鈥
Minto 81鈥檚 manager Rick Fisk reflects on championship, time with team
PALMERSTON 鈥 After not winning a championship title since 2003, the Minto 81鈥檚 captured the inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League Senior AA championship this season.
Council approves $5,000 grant for empowerment studio
KENILWORTH 鈥 The new owner of the Personal Empowerment Studio in downtown Mount Forest is receiving a 91大黄鸭 grant.
Successful season for Norwell District Secondary School badminton duo
KITCHENER 鈥 Norwell District Secondary School students and District 4 gold medalists Marisa H and Dana K travelled to Conestoga College on April 18 to complete in the girls doubles badminton Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association tournament.
Mapleton 91大黄鸭 supports surplus farm dwelling severance applications
MAPLETON 鈥 Council here received two farm severance applications 鈥 at 6540 Sideroad 16 and 6852 Sideroad 15 鈥 during the regular meeting of 91大黄鸭 on April 9.聽
Clifford Rotary Club donates to MRI+ Campaign
CLIFFORD 鈥 Clifford Rotarians recently gathered at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square to present a $5,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign.
Council receives Moorefield property rezoning application
MAPLETON 鈥 Council here held a public meeting on April 9 to discuss the rezoning of a vacant lot in Moorefield鈥檚 urban centre.
Snowmobilers want on Mapleton list of clubs that contribute to community
MAPLETON 鈥 The Lake Conestogo Snowmobilers Club would like Mapleton Township to recognize its contributions to the local community by offering hall rentals free of charge.聽
Minto honours volunteers
MINTO 鈥 Mayor Dave Turton addresses a crowd of about 200 local volunteers at the Town of Minto Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Palmerston Community Centre on April 18.
Minto 91大黄鸭 approves historical mural in Teviotdale
MINTO 鈥 The heritage and history of Teviotdale is of interest to a group of Minto citizens, who contacted Minto 91大黄鸭 about the possibility of honouring the hamlet with a marker or sign.聽