MAPLETON – Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society president John Klaassen recognized the winners of the 2025 fair with most points in the Youth section.
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Mapleton adopts new policy for public notices
MAPLETON – Council here approved a new policy for public notices during its regular meeting of council on Aug. 12.
Mapleton Sunflower Festival raises $9,000 for Palmerston and District Hospital
MAPLETON– The Mapleton Sunflower Festival was held at the Ottens farm near Moorefield on Aug. 16.
Walker’s Campin’ and Jammin’ bring music lovers together in Drayton
DRAYTON – Walker’s Campin’ and Jammin’ brought together singers, musicians and music lovers for a weekend of tunes and camaraderie at the Drayton fairgrounds Aug. 22 to 24.
Arthur Twisters U15 team claim gold after undefeated season
ARTHUR – The Arthur Twisters U15 team capped off a remarkable season in style, going undefeated in both regular season play and its year-end tournament to claim the gold medal on Aug. 17.
Minor variance approved for proposed townhouse subdivision
Minor variance approved for proposed townhouse subdivision
Township banners coming to Arthur, Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – Safe. Welcoming. Sustainable. That’s the goals of Wellington North’s strategic plan and the messaging the township is working to convey with its newly designed banners, destined for the north and south entrances/exits to Arthur and Mount Forest. Staff are planning to install the banne
Saugeen Hospice to break ground in summer 2028
HARRISTON – The Saugeen Hospice board of directors updated Minto residents about its mission, goals and next steps at an Aug. 14 meeting. Construction of the six-bed facility is expected to begin in 2028.
Lives lost to drug poisoning remembered in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – People gathered in Mount Forest Aug. 21 to remember lives lost from drug poisoning and substance abuse.
Palmerston Grove Hub popular spot for Mapleton youth
MAPLETON – The Grove Hub in Palmerston is a popular place for Mapleton teens with almost 20,000 visits to the location reported in 2024-25.
Alma business appealing Mapleton’s refusal of zoning amendment
MAPLETON – Local business owners wanting to operate a construction company from a rural property near Alma aren't taking no for an answer.
Local family offers shelter from soggy weather at Drayton ball diamonds
MAPLETON – Local baseball families struggled this season with rain-soaked equipment and soggy paperwork, but one couple behind a construction company has a solution to shelter teams from the storm.
Volunteers celebrate success of Mount Forest Community Garden
MOUNT FOREST – Local green thumbs gathered despite heavy rain and mud to celebrate the success of a community garden that brings people together and helps to support social causes.
Wellington North council worries lot line change wastes too much prime agricultural land
KENILWORTH – When properties are severed or lot lines adjusted, it’s important to Wellington North councillors that the changes have the smallest possible impact on farmlands.
Harriston’s downtown set to be ‘beautified’ with painted alleyway
MINTO – The grassroots, community-led Harriston Rising movement is “beautifying” downtown Harriston once again.