MINTO – Minto’s Fall Fun Day was hosted at the Minto Farmers’ Market on Sept. 20.
Community News
Successful second annual Arthur Car Show
ARTHUR – Organizers report “a very successful car show up in Arthur” on Sept. 12.
Moorefield Optimists host Moorefield Grass Drags
DRAYTON – Summer-like temperatures and snowmobiles typically don’t mix, but the Moorefield Grass Drags are an exception to that.
Fire Prevention Week to focus on lithium-ion batteries
NORTH WELLINGTON – Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5 to 11, and this year’s theme will be “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”
Minto council supports proposed biodigester project in Harriston
MINTO – A federally regulated primary processing establishment in Harriston may be partnering with CEM Engineering for a proposed biodigester project.
Celebrating public library week: open for possibility
Ontario Public Library Week runs from Oct. 19 to 25 and is a time to celebrate how important public libraries are in our communities.
Ag-themed education program coming to farm near Arthur
KENILWORTH – Farming-themed outdoor educational programming is coming to a rural property east of Arthur.
Mapleton considers increasing fees, charges
MAPLETON – User fees and charges are likely to increase in Mapleton Township and council could approve the updated rates on Oct. 14.
Mapleton’s Organic hosts Pumpkin Palooza event
MAPLETON – Mapleton’s Organic hosted its Pumpkin Palooza event on Sept. 28 from 11am to 2pm.
Council approves new community grants policy
MAPLETON – Council here approved a new community grants policy on Sept. 23.
Learn the proper way to recycle lithium-ion batteries
NORTH WELLINGTON – Owners of lithium-ion batteries are responsible for correctly recycling them once they’re no longer needed in order to avoid potential fires.
Mapleton launches budget process, strives to approve budget Nov. 25
MAPLETON – Work on the 2026 budget is underway in Mapleton, and finance director Patrick Kelly launched the budget process during a regular meeting of council on Sept. 8.
Minto DEI committee hosts community clothing swap
HARRISTON – A community clothing swap will be held by the Town of Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee on Oct. 18 from 10:30am to 2pm at the Harriston-Minto Community Centre (111 George St. S.).
Palmerston Terry Fox Run raises over $7,000
PALMERSTON – Sisters Delaney and Mackenzie Norman organized their third Palmerston Terry Fox Run, raising just under $7,500.
Wellington North aims to pass budget Dec. 15
KENILWORTH – Wellington North has approved its schedule for creating and finalizing the 2026 consolidated budget.