MINTO – KinderRise Academy representative Kasia Baniak presented a proposal for a 70-space early learning centre to Minto council on Aug. 12.
Contractor repaints Elora water tower after lettering snafu
ELORA – It took a few attempts to get a paint job on the Elora water tower correct.
Roy Hurlbut retires trumpet after 66 years with Fergus Brass Band
FERGUS – What began as a dream to become a rock star evolved into 66 years of local music, friendships and commitment for Roy Hurlbut.
Farmers’ Market Family Day set for Aug. 16
PALMERSTON – Minto Farmers’ Market in partnership with the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is slated to host a Family Day event to promote local shopping and community engagement.
Palmerston Car and Truck Show to celebrate 20th year
PALMERSTON – Engines are revving up just in time for Palmerston’s 20th annual Car and Truck Show.
Horse euthanized after rare equine virus discovered in county
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The first confirmed case of eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) in Wellington County has left a local horse dead.
Police, county warn of new speed camera ticket scam
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A new, online scam around automated speed camera tickets is making the rounds in Wellington County and area.
Harriston ramps up for annual street party celebration Aug. 9
HARRISTON – A party is coming and you’re invited.
LiveBarn coming to Palmerston, Harriston arenas
MINTO – Youth and amateur sports at the arenas in Harriston and Palmerston will soon be streamed online.
Council approves six-unit, multi-tenant industrial building
MINTO – Town resident Johnny Garth plans to build a six-unit, multi-tenant industrial building in Palmerston – but first he needed council’s stamp of approval.
Minto council approves new Harriston mural
MINTO – A Harriston mural is set for an upgrade after Minto council approved artist and mural agreements on July 8.
Erin library curbside pick-up slated for August
ERIN – As the new $12.8-million Erin library branch prepares for a fall opening, the old location is slated to close on Aug. 1, due to inventory removal.
Councillors concerned about minor variance
MINTO – Harriston resident Robert Harris returned to Minto council for a third time last week, seeking a second minor variance for his property, which generated concerns with town staff.
Minor variance approved to relocate grain storage bins
HARRISTON – Town council has approved a minor variance application allowing Harriston resident Max Von Westerholt to expand and relocate four grain storage bins on his property.
Town, UGDSB sign agreement for Minto-Clifford Public School walkway
MINTO – Town council here has approved a maintenance and easement agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to determine responsibilities for Minto-Clifford Public School’s walkway services.