MAPLETON - Council has amended the township’s parking bylaw to restrict parking to one side of the road on both High Street and Smith Drive in Drayton in order to enhance pedestrian safety in the area.
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Sign outside Arthur Fire Hall to be replaced
ARTHUR – The Arthur Fire Hall will be getting a new sign worth over $32,000 after the request was approved by Wellington North council.
Mapleton endorses Wellington County application for regional fire training centre
MAPLETON – A motion to support the application was approved unanimously by township council on Feb. 24 following a report by Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson.
Murray Group awarded contract for 12th Line culvert project
MINTO – Town council awarded a tender for replacement of three culverts on the 12 Line at its Feb. 16 meeting. The successful bidder was Moorefield-based The Murray Group, which submitted a bid of $314,021, the lowest of two received.
Mapleton council approves work-from-home policy
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a formal policy that will allow some employees to continue working from home, even after pandemic-related restrictions are eased.
Groups partner on eCommerce programs to assist Mapleton businesses
MAPLETON – Innovation Guelph recently announced a Community Collaboration Project, through the Digital Main Street project, with the Mapleton Chamber of Commerce.
Fibre optic internet service in sight for rural residents of Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has endorsed Ehtel Networks' application to the Universal Broadband Fund in an effort to extend its fibre optic services throughout portions of southern Grey County and northern Wellington County.
Group protests conditions in Ontario long-term care facilities
ARTHUR – Members of a group representing families concerned about loved ones in long-term care set up a protest outside the Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home here on Saturday.
Payoff for climate foresight
Canadians have watched with horror and sympathy this month as millions of Texans suffered through blackouts, boil water orders, traffic nightmares and other results of a rare, at that latitude, and extended winter storm.
Snow Sculptures with a Twist contest offers winter fun for Minto residents
MINTO – The winners of the town-wide “Snow Sculptures with a Twist” competition were recently announced.
Funding ending for Harriston and area mental health clinic
MINTO- A grant that funds lifesaving mental health services to residents here will run out on March 31.
Fire destroys home in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local couple lost their home to fire on Feb. 15. Wellington North Fire Chief…
Saugeen Connects celebrates International Women’s Day with web talk featuring keynote speaker Diane Crawford
NEUSTADT – In their collective efforts towards advancing women economically, the Saugeen…
Registration required to address meetings
MINTO – Public participation in council meetings has become more challenging as councils move to…
Clifford Rotary Club draws winning ticket for club’s 50/50 draw
Rotary draw – Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer, left, invited incoming president…