DRAYTON – The Drayton-Mapleton Agricultural Society is hosting its second Junior Ambassador Competition on Aug. 5 at 7pm.
Community News
True North Vacation Bible Campers enjoy learning adventures
NORTH WELLINGTON – True North Vacation Bible Campers gathered the mornings of July 21 to July 25 at Whites Road Pentecostal Church near Harriston.
Harriston ramps up for annual street party celebration Aug. 9
HARRISTON – A party is coming and you’re invited.
Ontario investing in agri-food research to help farmers and agribusinesses compete globally
TORONTO – Ontario is investing over $5.4 million in 28 agri-food projects through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance to help businesses commercialize new, cutting-edge research for Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry.
LiveBarn coming to Palmerston, Harriston arenas
MINTO – Youth and amateur sports at the arenas in Harriston and Palmerston will soon be streamed online.
Mayor struggles to support single detached houses on small lots
KENILWORTH – Owners of an Arthur property hope to split their lot in two and build a detached home on each half.
Province grants $5.4 million to U of G research projects
GUELPH – A strong local food supply that protects farmers, the supply chain and the environment: that’s the goal of $5.4 million in provincial funding for 28 University of Guelph (UofG) research projects.
Grand River Conservation Authority approves five-year strategic plan
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) recently approved its 2025-29 strategic plan.
Minto municipal office closing for construction
MINTO – The municipal office in Minto will be temporarily closing on Aug. 14 due to construction.
Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome set for Sept. 18 in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Township of Wellington North is inviting all volunteers and newcomers to its bi-annual Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event on Sept. 18.
Arthur Horticultural Society visits home gardens
ARTHUR – The Arthur Horticultural Society toured seven local gardens on July 12.
Mount Forest celebrates fireworks festival
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Fireworks Festival’s car show filled up Main Street with a…
Local dancers place at ScotDane Canada Championship
HARRISTON – Two local highland dancers recently travelled to the ScotDane Canada Championship Series (SDCCS) held in Ottawa that attracted over 1,000 dancers from across Canada and the world.
Wellington Road 7 open during construction
MAPLETON – A section of Wellington Road 7, between Wellington Roads 11 and 12, is set to be resurfaced by Brantco Construction from Aug. 5 to 29.
Tiny open house
ALMA – Andrew Grose is inviting people to come check out his “tiny house” at Washa Farms, just outside of Alma, on July 26 from 10am to 2pm.