MAPLETON – The township here may be introducing new limits to grants it provides for community programs and initiatives, non-profits, service groups, community groups and athletes.
Community News
Community leaders help kick off Caressant Care’s 50th anniversary
ARTHUR – On Long-Term Care Community Engagement Day (Sept. 12), Caressant Care Arthur long-term care/retirement home welcomed Perth-Wellington MP John Nater, and Wellington North councillors Lisa Hern and Steve McCabe.
Minto to host Indigenous Celebration this month
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee is hosting an Indigenous Celebration on Sept. 27, starting at 12:45pm.
Arthur Twisters Blue U11 girls softball team wins first place in Arthur parade
ARTHUR – The U11 Arthur Twisters Blue girls’ softball team has added another highlight to its season: taking first place in the Arthur Fall Fair Parade on Sept. 5.
Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament raises $65,000 for Louise Marshall Hospital
MOUNT FOREST – July 16 marked the return of the Mary Lynne Forrest Memorial Golf Tournament at Pike Lake Golf Club.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair featured soapbox derby and more
MINTO – The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair took place from Sept. 12 to 14.
Ab Hesselink nominated for 2025 Ontario Senior Achievement Award
MAPLETON – The Ontario Senior Achievement Award recognizes “extraordinary seniors who, after the age of 65, have made significant contributions to their community or province.”
Mount Forest Soccer Association receives $1,500 cheque
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion representative Don Koehler presented a $1,500 cheque to Mount Forest Soccer Association representative Becca McFarlane.
Minto Fire mourns loss of Jim Morphy
MINTO – Jim Morphy, a retired firefighter who served with the local fire department for 42 years, has died.
Faith Fuller wins giveaway hosted by Stuart Husk
MOUNT FOREST – Over the labour day long weekend Stuart Husk had a giveaway for children in and around Mount Forest.
Minto hosts community accessibility presentation
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is offering a special Community Accessibility Presentation featuring accessibility advocate and consultant Julie Sawchuk of Sawchuk Accessible Solutions.
Township abandons portion of Arthur drain
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has agreed to abandon a portion of a drain in Arthur, at the property owners’ request.
Wellington North sells small plot of land in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – The township of Wellington North will add $2,000 to its coffers after selling a small strip of land in Mount Forest.
Hanover Community Players Drama Camp a success
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players Drama Camp took place in July with mask making, drama games and auditions and a play.
GRCA seeks feedback on regulatory mapping changes for Conestogo River
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is currently seeking feedback on proposed changes to its regulatory floodplain mapping.