MINTO – The Town of Minto, Minto Chamber of Commerce, Minto Fire and the local downtown revitalization committees are helping local families prepare for the holiday season with a wide range of events.
Community News
Ivanka Fear launches second novel: Where is my Husband?
MOOREFIELD – Ivanka Fear was waiting in a parking lot for her husband to finish work when her imagination started spinning.
Moondance, Bria Moore to play Basement Cafe
HARRISTON – Moondance and Bria Moore will be performing at the next Minto Arts Council Basement Cafe on Nov. 17.
Reflections
Silver spoons and sacrifice “Born with a silver spoon in his mouth” is a mocking way we…
McDonald Chiropractic celebrates 5th year
HARRISTON – When local chiropractor Dr. Shawn McDonald set up shop in the Harriston Lions Medical Centre in August of 2018 it was a return home for both himself and his wife, dietician Paige McDonald.
Service of Remembrance held at Clifford cenotaph Nov. 5
CLIFFORD - Harriston Legion Branch 296 held a Service of Remembrance at the cenotaph in Clifford on Nov. 5.
Palmerston development draws concern over density
MINTO – Concerns were raised about the compatibility of a high-density development with the nearby Palmerston and District Community Centre at an Oct. 31 public meeting.
Catholic school board requests expansion in Drayton, Fergus, Rockwood
GUELPH – The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) is hoping to grow to include almost 800 additional pupils within Wellington County.
Slew of charges for four people after attempted break-in
HARRISTON – Four people are facing numerous charges after an attempted break-in at a home here last week. Police “located the suspects and seized a firearm,” police stated in a Nov. 6 press release, noting four people were arrested and held for bail court.
Mapleton fire rescue Moorefield station donates $5,100 to Muscular Dystrophy Canada
MOOREFIELD - Mapleton fire rescue Moorefield station recently donated another $5,100 to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Montreal Canadiens Alumni coming to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Calling all Habs fans!
Harriston Rising hosts annual Downtown Halloween Haunt
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising hosted the annual Halloween Haunt in the community’s downtown areas on Oct. 27.
Vandals cause damage in Alma
ALMA – It appears vandals have been damaging lighting standards in Wallace Cumming Park here and the local Optimist Club would like to put a stop to it.
Reflections
Those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. (Isa. 51:11)
Palmerston Food Bank celebrates grand opening of new location
PALMERSTON — The Palmerston Community Food Bank celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Sept. 14. It was previously housed in the basement of the Palmerston United Church.