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Wellington North
Emergency department closing again at Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST 鈥 For the 10th time since last summer, the emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital is closing for a portion of the weekend. Due to a staffing shortage, the department will close on April 6 (Saturday) at 7pm and reopen on April 7 (Sunday) at 7am.
New parochial school planned in rural Wellington North
KENILWORTH 鈥 A new parochial school is proposed for a two-acre lot at the corner of Sideroad 6 East and Concession 4 North.
Arthur resident wins Ontario Vision Impaired Curling Championship
ARTHUR 鈥 The 2024 Ontario Vision Impaired Curling Championships were held at London鈥檚 Highland Golf and Country Club on March 16, and Arthur resident David Hodgkinson participated with the Kitchener-Waterloo (KW) Granite Club team.
Wellington North seeks $200,000 Trillium grant to improve playgrounds
KENILWORTH 鈥 Wellington North is applying to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for $200,000 to help fund improvements at Conn Community Park and Lion Merv Weber Playground.
Destroyed Wellington North sawmill to make big comeback
KENILWORTH 鈥 James Martin of JM Lumber and Pallet is determined to rebuild a sawmill lost in a Feb. 29 fire.
$100,000 donation for Palmerston MRI
MOUNT FOREST 鈥 The Mount Forest Thrift Shop was the setting for a $100,000 cheque presentation (pledged over two years) to support the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation鈥檚 MRI+ Campaign.
Pink Shirt Day at Wellington Heights Secondary School
MOUNT FOREST 鈥 Students and teachers at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest wore pink to school on Feb. 28 in recognition of Pink Shirt Day and to show solidarity against bullying.
Mount Forest Lions host egg hunt for Easter
MOUNT FOREST 鈥 Mount Forest Lions Club members served hot dogs and cold water in return for food bank donations during the well-attended event.
Patriots trail Barons in PJHL division final
MOUNT FOREST 鈥 The Mount Forest Patriots trail the Hanover Barons two games to one in their Provincial Junior Hockey League Pollock Division final playoff series.