Community News

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

WELLINGTON NORTH – It has come time for four bridges crossing the Conestogo River along Wellington Road 109, built by the province in the 1930s, to be replaced after assessments found the bridges to be in an “advanced state of deterioration.”

PALMERSTON – After not winning a championship title since 2003, the Minto 81’s captured the inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League Senior AA championship this season.

KITCHENER – Norwell District Secondary School students and District 4 gold medalists Marisa H and Dana K travelled to Conestoga College on April 18 to complete in the girls doubles badminton Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association tournament.

MAPLETON – Council here received two farm severance applications – at 6540 Sideroad 16 and 6852 Sideroad 15 – during the regular meeting of council on April 9. 

CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotarians recently gathered at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square to present a $5,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign.

MAPLETON – Council here held a public meeting on April 9 to discuss the rezoning of a vacant lot in Moorefield’s urban centre.

MINTO – Mayor Dave Turton addresses a crowd of about 200 local volunteers at the Town of Minto Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Palmerston Community Centre on April 18.

HARRISTON – The Meiklejohn Bonspiel has long been a highlight of the Harriston Curling Club season.

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Catch the Ace Co-chair Tim Noonan presented a $1,000 cheque to principal Michele Hasson from the Wellington Catholic District School Board to go toward the St. Mary’s Lunch Program.