MAPLETON – Clean Field Services is hoping to build a seed and fertilizer building on its agricultural property that’s more than three times the size permitted by existing zoning regulations.
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Young’s Home Hardware celebrates 20th anniversary
MOUNT FOREST – In 2005, Young’s Home Hardware Building Centre was opened in Mount Forest. In 2015, the building expanded to over 26,000 square feet. Now in 2025, it celebrates 20 years in the community.
Annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival took place Aug. 16
MAPLETON – Large crowds of runners and event goers attended the annual Mapleton Sunflower Festival and Run on Aug. 16.
Wellington North held public meeting on development charges bylaw
KENILWORTH – Changes are coming to Wellington North’s development charges (DC) bylaw – but DC rates will remain the same.
Successful year for U15 Arthur Twisters
ARTHUR – The Arthur Twisters U15 Provincial Women’s Softball Association team capped off a successful season this past weekend in Windsor at the Grand Championships (“A” Division).
Minto United U14 soccer team bring home gold
MINTO – On July 30, the Minto United U14 soccer team won gold at the North Perth Soccer League Championship. They ended their season with a 11-0 record while scoring a total of 70 goals.
OPINION: Yesterday Once More goes back to the 70s
MAPLETON – As someone whose teen years happened during the 1970s, I was really looking forward to the Drayton Festival Theatre’s third production, Yesterday Once More. And I wasn’t disappointed.
Bill Brown honoured on his 99th birthday
MINTO – Whites Road Pentecostal Church, outside of Harriston, honoured Bill Brown on his 99th birthday on July 27.
Pentz drain work to be done this fall for $90,675
MAPLETON – Council here has awarded a tender for improvements to Pentz Drain.
Mayor, councillor defend Wellington North’s bylaws, zoning
KENILWORTH – Housing developers often approach Wellington North council for amendments to zoning bylaws.
Mount Forest Community Garden to host family-friendly event
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Community Garden is inviting all to taste and celebrate all the…
Saugeen Hospice planning public information meeting
HARRISTON – On Aug. 14 Saugeen Hospice will be hosting an information meeting regarding future build plans, fundraising progress and what it means for Minto and surrounding communities to have a new hospice residence closer to home.
Palmerston Fair returns Aug. 22 to 24
PALMERSTON – Hot off the heels of Palmerston’s 150th anniversary celebrations, the community will come together again for its annual fair, from Aug. 22 to 24.
Wellington North to re-tender drain project after delays
KENILWORTH – Work on a Wellington North drain needs to be re-tendered after delays in obtaining a permit from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).
Drayton Fair crowns its Junior Ambassador
DRAYTON – The Drayton Fair recently held its Junior Ambassador of the Fair competition.