ABOYNE - Tens of millions of dollars will be on the line come Monday morning when county council considers whether to award construction contracts for three major capital projects, including a new garage, library and transitional housing.
Community News
Buffet on the Boulevard part of 2023 Harriston Street Party
HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is inviting area residents and visitors to “party on and pig out’ at the Harriston Street Party Buffet on the Boulevard, catered by the Smokin’ Pig.
Multi-use pad proposed for Wallace Cumming Park in Alma
MAPLETON – The Alma Community Recreation Association is proposing a installation of a covered multi-use pad at Wallace Cumming Park in the hamlet.
Senator Rob Black feeling ‘sediment-al’ about support for agriculture
OTTAWA – Senator Rob Black is celebrating “another year of supporting agriculture, rural communities, and youth leadership inside and outside of the Senate of Canada.”
Last day of soccer camp for Mapleton kids
DRAYTON – The last day of soccer camp was held at the Kinsmen soccer fields in Drayton on July 19.
Blessings supports family programs
Donation – The Blessings to You Centre is able to contribute to many programs in Minto thanks to community donations and a strong team of volunteers.
Student baton twirler graduates with scholarship
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Graduating Grade 12 student Elsie Post will pursue her studies and baton twirling next year at Ole Miss: University Of Mississippi, where she received a scholarship.
Hospitals receive $1.3 million for upgrades, repairs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – North Wellington Health Care will receive over $1.3 million in funding through the province’s Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF).
Harriston man was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1945
MINTO – Donald Alexander Logie MacLean was born in Chicago, Illinois on Aug. 14, 1901.
Operation Christmas Child recipients send cards of thanks
HANOVER – Shoeboxes packed in Wellington, Bruce, Grey, Perth, Dufferin and Huron counties are arriving in countries overseas.
Reflections: God demonstrates care
True or false: After the flood, the first bird Noah sent out of the ark was a dove.
Minto approves $3,000 structural grant
MINTO — On July 11, Minto council approved a structural grant of $3,000 to Ms. Beauty Salon, Spa and Laser Clinic in Harriston.
Local history on display in Harriston
HARRISTON – Throughout the summer the Harriston Historical Society has made an informal arrangement with the Minto Arts Council to set up a special display on the third floor of the Wellington County Library in Harriston.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild summer youth production, Spirited! premiere
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild summer youth production, Spirited! is set to hit the stage at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre this weekend.
Harriston and Palmerston legions donate to school lunch program
MINTO – Members of both the Harriston Legion and the Palmerston Legion recently presented cheques to Minto-Clifford Public School for its student Lunch Program.