ARTHUR - Wightman vice-president of customer acquisition Cameron Green presented a donation of $1,370 to the Get In Touch For Hutch (GITFH) organization on Sept. 11.
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Drayton Entertainment launches Great Community Talent Search
CAMBRIDGE - Do you have a secret talent? Can you play a unique instrument? Are you funny? Can you balance a ball on your head while solving a Rubik’s cube? Bring it on!
Up to 120 millimetres of rain drenches area over two-days
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A flood warning was issued for the Conestogo River through Drayton in the wake of heavy rainfall last week.
The kingdom has come near
The kingdom has come near There was a time when Jesus appointed seventy-two people and sent them…
Culture Days events continue throughout region this week
With Culture Days in full swing across Ontario, free events are being offered in Minto from October 1 to 3.
All Board the Paint and Memories Express for Culture Days in Palmerston
Barn Quilting – It was All Board the Paint and Memories Express for this Culture Days…
‘Get loud and learn the sounds of fire safety’ theme of Fire Prevention Week 2021
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Fire departments across the country are challenging everyone in Wellington County to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and “Get Loud!” as part of Fire Prevention Week.
Township beginning process to increase Mount Forest wastewater capacity
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township has started a multiyear journey to get the Mount Forest wastewater treatment plant re-rated to handle up to 3,500 cubic metres of sewage per day.
Tiny Trains and Treats Parade rolled into town
Tiny Trains and Treats – The second Tiny Trains and Treats Parade was held in Palmerston on…
Minto council sets aggressive schedule for 2022 budget process
MINTO – Council here has once again approved a process and schedule that will see the municipality’s 2022 budget passed before Christmas.
Local citizens step up to help Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club
MOUNT FOREST – A group of local citizens is attempting to prevent the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club from becoming another casualty of the ongoing pandemic.
Flood warning issued for Drayton area
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A flood warning has been issued for the Conestogo River through Drayton in the wake of heavy rainfall yesterday and through last night.
Metz Giant Pumpkin Challenge weigh-in celebration on Sept. 25
METZ – The 2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wraps up with a weigh-in celebration on Sept. 25.
Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival held on Sept. 18.
Harvest Festival – The Mapleton Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival brought the…
Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society awards scholarships
Scholarships – Shayna Morphy, left, and Nina Hiddema each won a $1,000 academic scholarship…