MAPLETON – Township council has adopted a three-year operating budget that includes a 2024 levy increase of 4.27 per cent.
Community News
Mount Forest man avoids prison following deadly Highway 6 crash
GUELPH – A Mount Forest man charged with driving offences that resulted in the February death of Sharmila Jeyaruban has been handed a fine and a two-year driving prohibition following a joint Crown-defence sentencing recommendation.
Keira Healey wins gold with Ontario Red at nationals in Dawson Creek, BC
ARTHUR – Keira Healey from Arthur played with Team Ontario Red and won gold in the Canadian Junior Hockey Nationals in early November.
Mount Forest resident wins $140,000 Catch the Ace jackpot
ABOYNE – The Fergus Elora Rotary Club held its 49th weekly Catch the Ace draw on Nov. 12 and drew Tena Stortz’s name out of a drum containing 6,760 ballots.
Varsity boys soccer team travels to Shelburne for semi-final
NORWELL – The Norwell District Secondary School varsity boys soccer team travelled to Shelburne on Oct. 30 to face off against Centre Dufferin District High School in the District 4 semi-final.
Minto Fire hosts Santa Claus Parade in downtown Clifford
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Santa Claus Parade was hosted by Minto Fire on the evening of Nov. 25.
‘Christmas in the Street’ shopping held in Rotary Celebration Square
CLIFFORD – “Christmas in the Street” took place here on Nov. 25 beginning at 5pm until its parade started at 7pm.
Non-motorized Holstein parade a seasonal spectacle on Dec. 9
HOLSTEIN – Holstein’s 30th Non-Motorized Santa Claus Parade is set for Dec. 9 at 1pm.
Town backs higher tax credit for firefighters
MINTO – Town council here is supporting a resolution calling on the federal government to increase a tax credit for volunteer firefighters.
Matilda comes to Hanover Civic Theatre
MINTO – Two Minto residents have been busy rehearsing for the upcoming production of Matilda with the Hanover Community Players.
Local musicians entertain at event in downtown Harriston
HARRISTON – Several local musicians performed downtown during the Harriston Rising Candy Canes and Cocktails event on Nov. 15.
Blessings to You Centre Supports Junior Broomball
PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre is committed to “giving back” to worthwhile endeavours in the community.
Santa on his way to Palmerston for annual parade
PALMERSTON – The 2023 Palmerston Santa Claus Parade will be held on Dec. 2.
CPSC donates $25,000 to LMH
MOUNT FOREST – The 22nd Annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon, which raises funds in support of local hospitals in southwestern Ontario was held Oct 21.
