Drayton Fair – “Another Day in Fairadise” was the theme of the 2022 Drayton Fair, hosted by the Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society from Aug. 5 to 7.
Equipment in place for Campbell DeVore playground in Mount Forest
Trying it out – New playground equipment at the Campbell DeVore Park in Mount Forest was officially put in play on Aug. 5.
Minto’s first commemorative bench honours Clifford’s ‘Lou’ Stuebing
CLIFFORD - A memorial bench honouring longtime Clifford resident Lou Stuebing has been placed in the village's Cenotaph Park.
The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs making a difference in region
MINTO – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs across Guelph and Wellington County have helped more than 14,000 youth who have participated in wide range of activities at the hubs since they were launched in mid-2021.
Conestogo Lake Car Show raises funds for Canadian Safe Boating Council
Gull wing wheels – Organizers declared the Conestogo Lake Car Show and Shine a “great…
Eighty cattle lost in fire at Wellington North dairy barn
WELLINGTON NORTH – Eighty cattle were lost and a large dairy barn destroyed in a fire here on July 31. Firefighters were called around 2:05am and the barn was “fully engulfed” when they arrived.
Council ponders future of outdoor ice rink in Drayton
DRAYTON – Mapleton council discussed the future of the outdoor hockey rink on the PMD arena grounds on July 12.
Mapleton, Guelph/Eramosa to share chief building official
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to a plan to share a chief building official with Guelph/Eramosa. In response to an inquiry from the Advertiser, Baron confirmed former CBO Patty Wright is no longer employed with the township as of May 16.
Work continues on Clifford’s Rotary Celebration Square
Square shaping up - Landscaping work on the new Rotary Celebration Square in the village of Clifford is in full swing.
Reconstruction of Whites Road expected to continue to end of October
White’s Road project – Reconstruction of Whites Road (Wellington Road 5) between Main Street…
Davidson calls for governments to address ‘crisis’ in health care
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson is calling for all levels of government to work together to address a health care system crisis.
CIP grant approved for Clifford Country Store
CLIFFORD – The Town of Minto has approved a $1,500 grant under its Community Improvement Program for a new business here.
Mapleton loses bid for funding to renovate PMD arena
MAPLETON – A grant application through Infrastructure Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund, intended to fund a major renovation of the PMD arena in Drayton, was unsuccessful, council here has learned.
New Harriston streets to be named for veterans Gerry Bean, Harvey Thackeray
HARRISTON – Two streets in the planned Maitland Meadows subdivision here will be named after local Second World War veterans.
Elliott urges public to watch for, report incidents of vandalism
MINTO – Town councillor Ron Elliott has made an impassioned plea for the public to watch for and report incidents of vandalism in Palmerston, particularly around Palmerston Lions Heritage Park.