DRAYTON – For the first time, the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy is thrilled to announce two weeks of summer camps at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
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Province approves $17 million in funding for new Drayton school, child care centre
DRAYTON – The province has approved $17.3 million in funding for a new elementary school and child care centre here. Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced funding for the Catholic school, which will have a capacity of 222 students and 64 childcare spaces, on May 31.
Celebration of life for former Minto mayor David Burns is June 14
PALMERSTON – A celebration of life for former Town of Minto mayor David Burns will be held at the Frank Lambier Legion in Palmerston on June 14.
Preparation underway for 27th annual Children’s Farm and Home Farm Safety Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Waterloo Rural Women Planning Committee toured Riverline Dairy Farm near Baden in preparation for the 27th annual Children’s Farm and Home Farm Safety Day at the farm on June 1.
Reflections: Idolatry
What comes to mind when you think of idols? The first thing that comes to my mind is Exodus 32, where Aaron collects the golden earrings from the children of Israel and makes a golden calf for the children of Israel to worship.
Minto council presents outstanding achievement awards
MINTO – Minto council presented outstanding achievement awards on May 21.
Mayor’s charity golf tournament set for Aug. 8
MINTO – Three organizations will benefit from the profits made at this year’s 14th annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament on Aug. 8 at Pike Lake Golf Club.
Minto council briefs: grants, construction, renovation
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Community News, Advertiser recognized by OCNA
NORTH WELLINGTON – The North Wellington Community News earned two third-place awards in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers Competition.
Mapleton to spend $25 million on water, wastewater upgrades over nine years
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a letter of intent to work with Graham Capital on completing $25 million worth of upgrades to the township’s water and wastewater systems between now and 2033.
Moorefield Optimists hold Kids Fishing Derby
Almost 70 kids and their families attended the Moorefield Optimists Kids Fishing Derby on May 25 at Cosens’ Farm, and participants caught a total of nearly 100 rainbow trout.
Mapleton supports Glen Allan severance
MAPLETON – Council here voted unanimously in support of a farm severance south of Conestogo Lake.
Council approves $2.45-million road work tender
PALMERSTON – Minto council has approved a tender of $2.45 million for Derby Street reconstruction in Palmerston.
Free feminine hygiene products in Arthur
ARTHUR – On May 17, Kay Ayres and Drew Nelson officially unveiled a free feminine hygiene product dispenser in the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
Walk for Alzheimer’s collects almost $13,000
MOUNT FOREST – The IG Wealth Management Walk is one of the largest fundraisers for Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias and took place in more than 150 communities across Canada this past weekend.