LISTOWEL - Competition lists are now available for Listowel Fair 2021 activities.
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ROI hosts webinar on pandemic impact on rural businesses in Canada
GUELPH-ERAMOSA - The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural businesses across Canada, with a focus on rural Ontario, is the topic of an upcoming webinar hosted by the Rural Ontario Institute.
Chamber of commerce holding Canada Day scavenger hunt
ARTHUR – The Arthur Chamber of Commerce will be holding a community Canada Day scavenger hunt July 1 to 4.
Drive-by tribute honours former politician, agricultural society member Mert Schneider
NORTH PERTH – When contemplating just how large an impact Meredith “Mert” Schneider had on his community throughout his long life, one simply has to look at the turnout for a tribute parade arranged in his honour on June 17.
Blair Masonic Lodge makes donations to support community
Lions Club donation – Blair Masonic Lodge #314 recently made a generous donation of $10,000 to…
The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the Victory Community Centre
Opening day – The Wellington North Farmer’s Market kicked off the 2021 season at the…
Seeking information: Military history enthusiast John McVicar is looking for stories about Victor Innanen
Seeking information – Do you have a relative who went to primary school at U.S.S. #17, Arthur…
Grace Needed (badly)
Relationships don’t work without grace! Relationships can’t be healthy without grace! Any…
Mapleton Farmers Market opened for the season on June 16
Market opens – The first Mapleton Farmers Market of the season opened on June 16. Future…
Norwell student awarded Schulich Leader Scholarship
HARRISTON – Daniel Weppler, a student at Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS), has received a Schulich Leader Scholarship. The program gives students $80,000 to $100,000 to use toward their post-secondary education.
Matt Ottens family fundraiser reaches $155,000 following June 13 tragedy
MAPLETON – As a family and community continue to mourn the sudden passing of Matt Ottens following a tragic incident at Conestogo Lake, the overwhelming public response to a fundraiser initiated by a close friend has provided some comfort and support.
Minto Pride committee active in June
MINTO – The local Pride committee has been active throughout Pride Month.
Council approves agreements for industrial lots in Harriston, Palmerston
MINTO – Town council has approved the sale of the last remaining serviced lot in the Harriston Industrial Park. Council also approved a purchase option agreement for two lots in the industrial park in Palmerston at the June 15 meeting.
Citizens urged to call police on ORV lawbreakers in Minto
MINTO – Deputy mayor Dave Turton said he’s heard concerns from local residents about off-road vehicles (ORV) on Minto roads and says those who encounter lawbreakers should call the police.
Minto council discusses ‘disturbing’ report on attainable housing
MINTO – A report on Wellington County’s attainable housing strategy was called “fairly disturbing,” by one member of town council here.