GUELPH – With Ontario losing 318 acres of farmland per day to development, the province is on pace to lose half its prime agricultural land by 2051.
Community News
Blue-green algae found in Conestogo Lake
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has identified blue-green algae in Conestogo Lake. Officials added that previously confirmed blue-green algae blooms at Belwood Lake are still present.
‘One of the most important documents’: township moving ahead with growth management plan update
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township is beginning to update its growth management plan, which was first established in 2017.
Mapleton aiming to complete budget process by Nov. 28
MAPLETON – A timeline that would see the township’s 2024 to 26 budget process completed by Nov. 28 was presented to council at the Sept. 26 meeting.
Mapleton issues RFP for assistance building water/wastewater infrastructure
MAPLETON – The township is once again looking for outside assistance in financing and construction of municipal water/wastewater facilities.
Mount Forest BIA reimagines downtown pedestrian laneway
MOUNT FOREST – Residents don’t have to look far to see the Mount Forest Business Improvement Association’s (BIA) efforts to spruce up the downtown core.
Louise Marshall emergency department closing yet again
MOUNT FOREST – The emergency department at Louise Marshall Hospital here will be closed again this weekend, marking the third such closure this month due to "a staffing shortage.”
New Growth Family Centre awarded $68,700 by Ontario Trillium Foundation
MOUNT FOREST – On Sept. 16, local MPP Matthew Rae met with the team at New Growth Family Centre Inc. to recognize a $68,700 Resilient Communities Fund grant awarded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Palmerston and District Hospital MRI campaign receives donation of $3,000
PALMERSTON — The Upper Canada Two Cylinder John Deere Club donated $3,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital MRI campaign on Sept. 6 at the Minto Rural Health Centre.
Optimist rink roof raising celebration happens in Moorefield
MOOREFIELD — Youth games, a barbecue and rides on the “Sunflower Express” were part of the Optimist rink roof raising celebration in Moorefield on Sept. 23.
Minto celebrates Culture Days with apples and astronomy
MINTO — Orchard tours, stargazing and square dancing were featured at the Apples and Astronomy Culture Days event at Dave and Jean Anderson’s rural property in the Town of Minto on Sept. 22.
All Aboard Palmerston: Tiny Trains Travel the World
PALMERSTON — Lots of little engines were out and about for All Aboard Palmerston’s Tiny Trains Travel the World event on Sept. 23.
Palmerston Food Bank celebrates grand opening of new location
PALMERSTON – An official opening of the new Palmerston Food Bank location at 215 William Street was held on Sept. 14.
‘No Pain, no gain’ – myth or fact?
MOUNT FOREST — There is no reason that your exercise routine should not bring you joy and have you excited to check it off the list.
Violets in the Barn officially opens, relocated in Palmerston
MINTO — Violets in the Barn, operated by Jean Anderson at 6362 3rd Line Minto, was officially opened on Sept. 14.