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Community News
Sunflower tour final tally exceeds $13,000 for Wheels of Hope
MAPLETON – A finally tally of $13,800 was raised at the Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope foundation.
Fire destroys barn in Mapleton
MAPLETON – No one was injured and no livestock was lost as fire destroyed a barn here on Sept. 3.
Virtual event planned for 40th annual Terry Fox Run
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being encouraged to join cancer fighters across the nation in participating in the first ever virtual Terry Fox Run.
McRobb appointed clerk by Town of Minto
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto has officially appointed Annilene McRobb to the permanent position of clerk.
Town approves sale of two industrial park lots
MINTO – Council here has approved the sale of two lots in the Palmerston Industrial Park.
Arthur man faces several driving charges after stop
An Arthur man faces several charges after police alleged he was driving a vehicle with improper plates.
Crime of the Week
ometime between July 31 and Aug. 13, someone stole a blue 2020 New Holland Boomer 40 tractor with a front loader from a business on Wellington Road 86 here.
High Street closed for service work
A section of High Street between Edward and Union Street here is expected to be closed until 4pm Friday.
Church offers take-out dinner
The United Church here is offering a take-out chicken dinner on Sept. 17.
Shopping Saturdays wrap up
Shopping Saturdays wrap up
Another suspended driver
On Aug. 25 at about 6:30am, a Wellington County OPP officer investigated a suspected disqualified driver.
Concerned Citizens of Alma worried meeting attendance limits will mute message
Members of a citizens group opposing a proposed underground propane distribution facility here are concerned limits on attendance at indoor gatherings will impact their ability to get their point across to Mapleton council.
Arthur Fall Fair goes to virtual format
The Arthur Agricultural Society has become the latest to embrace the virtual fair concept in place of a traditional fair cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wellington North building permits on schedule
It has been a bumper year for deck, small home renovation and swimming pool permits in Wellington North.