Nicole Beswitherick

New nurse practitioner Becky Bell, will begin accepting new patients at the end of April at the Clifford Medical Centre. A satellite clinic in Harriston will welcome another nurse practitioner, practical nurse and a receptionist. Photo by Nicole Beswitherick

The Minto 81’s won the inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League championship. The 81’s who play out of Palmerston, defeated three teams to win the league and are now considered senior AA Ontario champs. Submitted photo

CLIFFORD – The inaugural Life Outdoors Show is coming to the Clifford arena on May 4 and 5.

Jean and Dave Anderson were recognized with one of eight Wishbone Awards for hosting the Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner since 2016. Advertiser file photo

HOWICK – Town council is declaring intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic as of its April 25 council meeting. Council amended the original letter from the Town of Goderich to make it their own, rather than just endorsing theirs. “We’re declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic and then forwarding it on to the same ministries…

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Tanya Slater, left, is a registered practical nurse (RPN) with the Listowel-Wingham and Area Family Health Team (LWAFHT), and Melissa Valdez is a nurse practitioner (NP) at LWAFHT as well. Contributed Photos

HOWICK – At its recent April 25 meeting, Howick Council passed a bylaw authorizing the Reeve and Clerk to enter into an agreement contract with Circular Materials Ontario (CMO). The agreement with CMO will be for 1.5 years from July 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2025. This will coincide with the transition date of Jan.…

PALMERSTON – On May 10, two students from the Norwell District Secondary School Equity Class held a Prom Dress Drive at The Grove Hubs Palmerston for those still needing or wanting prom dresses. Abby Wightman, right, said The Grove held an event like this last year, but she and Samantha Widmeyer, left, are doing it this year for their summative project. The two teens added that most of the dresses came from Palmerston’s Blessings To You thrift store, and any dresses not taken will be used again for a prom dress drive next year.

MOOREFIELD – On May 7, Moorefield Excavating met with the MRI+ Campaign Committee to pledge $250,000 to the campaign, as well as donate $10,000 to the 2024 Starlight Hospital Gala. Dale Franklin, development officer at the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, said the pledge to the MRI+ Campaign will bring the total up to about $4.5 million of its $8 million goal. From left: co-chairs of the MRI+ Committee Mark Leslie and Dan Hill, and partners in Moorefield Excavating Brett Claussen, John Landman, Hans Roubos and Jerry Roubos.