MINTO – A celebration of revitalization in local downtowns was held here on Sept. 27.
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Summertime increase in calls for Wellington North Fire Services unrelated to fires
WELLINGTON NORTH - The Wellington North Fire Service experienced a rise in calls over the summertime — but not to fires.
Mapleton candidates square off at election forum in Alma
ALMA – Candidates for township and county council and local school board trustee positions fielded questions on topics ranging from taxation to truck traffic at a meeting here on Oct. 6.
Inflation pressures expected to stifle gains in Wellington North budget
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township’s budget is “favourable” overall when it comes to revenue and variances, according to a year-to-date report from finance director Farhad Hossain and included in council’s Sept. 26 meeting agenda.
New firefighter certification standard will have little impact on Wellington North Fire Service
WELLINGTON NORTH - New regulations from the province came into effect in July requiring all fire departments, including those staffed by volunteers, to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) minimum training standards and fully-certify all firefighters by 2026.
Township appoints Principles Integrity as new integrity commissioner
WELLINGTON NORTH – Jeffrey Abrams and Janice Atwood-Petkovski of Toronto-based Principles Integrity were appointed by council on Sept. 26, with the change taking effect on Jan. 1.
George Bridge lauded for leadership during appreciation evening
HARRISTON – Officials from federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as well as local community members, were on hand for an appreciation dinner for Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge, who is stepping away from politics at the end of the current term.
Palmerston-area grain elevator among six set to close
MINTO – A Palmerston-area grain elevator operation is among six in Southwestern Ontario being shut down by a Montreal-based company.
Three horses, 13 dogs perish in Perth East barn fire
PERTH EAST – Mapleton Fire Rescue was among four area fire departments responding to a barn/shed fire on Wednesday that resulted in the death of three horses and 13 dogs and an estimated half-million dollars in damage.
Celebrating the harvest at Drayton’s Harvest Festival
Harvest celebration – The Mapleton-Drayton Agricultural Society’s Fall Harvest Festival was…
Town of Minto staff mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation Day – Town of Minto staff wore orange for Canada’s second annual…
Harriston Kinsmen hosted 2022 Minto Tuff Truck Challenge
‘Tough’ day – The Harriston Kinsmen Club hosted the fall 2022 Minto Tuff Truck Challenge at…
Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace donates to Skate Canada Mount Forest
Donation – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace Chair Tim Noonan presented a cheque…
Palmerston Agriculture Society hosted Tri-County Ag Machines and Memories Tour
Tractor tour – The Palmerston Agricultural Society hosted the Tri-County Tractor Ag Machines and…
At the library: ‘One card, one million possibilities’ at your library
Do you love your libraries? We love our patrons! We are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from Oct. 16 to 22 this year, and the theme for 2022 is “One Card, One Million Possibilities.”