MRI donation – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign has received a donation of $48,000 from the proceeds of the Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace Raffle.
Community News
Harriston arena/fairgrounds master plan concept unveiled
HARRISTON – Local residents got their first look at a proposed master plan for the grounds surrounding the Harriston-Minto Community Complex on Feb. 20.
Township exploring options to pay for wastewater treatment plant upgrade
KENILWORTH – If the Wellington North community of Arthur is to see more development, the township must upgrade the capacity of its wastewater treatment plant. But the question of how to pay for the $13.5-million estimated cost for a second-phase upgrade looms large.
Wellington Advertiser nominated for 2023 OCNA awards
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has been named one of the top three community newspapers in Ontario in its circulation class for the fifth straight year.
Mapleton approves three-year phase-in of planning fee increases
MAPLETON – Planning fees in the township will rise by about 17.3 per cent annually for the next three years, council has decided. While substantial, the increases are dramatically scaled down from those proposed in a recent consultant's report.
Lions hold elimination draw
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Lions hosted a Valentines Day Elimination Draw and Dance on Feb. 10.
Palmerston Legion Branch 409 presents $11,000 to PDH Foundation Equipment Fund
PALMERSTON - Legion Branch 409 presented a cheque on Jan. 19 to the Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH) Foundation Equipment Fund.
Minto 81’s take 2-0 lead in OEHL playoff series
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL), which includes two Wellington County-based teams, has begun first-round playoff series and announced the historic trophies that will be handed out to its first champions this spring.
Reflections
St. Valentine’s day turns our minds to thinking about love and faith.
Town approves signage grant for cannabis store
MINTO – Town council has approved a $332 signage grant for a soon-to-be opened Palmerston cannabis store.
Mad Dogs U9 hockey team place second in International Silver Stick tournament
MINTO - The Minto Mad Dogs U9 hockey team reached the finals at the International Silver Stick 2023/24 tournament in Lambton Shores from Feb. 9 to 11.
Non-profit groups invited to apply for charity golf tourney funds
MINTO – Local non-profit organizations can now apply for a share of the proceeds from the 14th Annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament.
Lovers of the Birds
It is Feb. 4 as I write this column and I have yet to see a single snow bunting this winter.
Harriston Rising hosts annual chili cook-off
HARRISTON – Harriston Rising is hosting its annual business chili cook-off on March 1.
Building activity down in Minto due to drop in residential construction
MINTO – Construction activity in Minto during 2023 was down significantly from the previous year, but statistics are comparable to other recent years, local building officials report.