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Community News
Terry Fox Run held in Drayton
Drayton Terry Fox Run - Participants take off running, walking and cycling at the 2022 Drayton Terry Fox Run held on Sept. 16. The first fully in-person Terry Fox event in the village since 2019 drew a good crowd of participants and featured a barbecue and displays at the fairgrounds in Drayton.
Palmerston tractor tour includes Mapleton Machines
PALMERSTON - The Palmerston Agricultural Society will host its second vintage tractor and farm equipment tour on Oct. 2, with a new lineup of farm sites to visit, including four collections in Mapleton Township.
Hotels, accessory residential uses no longer permitted in some commercial zones
WELLINGTON NORTH - Changes made by council to the township’s zoning bylaw mean hotels are no longer permitted within the central commercial zone or central business districts.
LMH Auxiliary members staff food booth at farmers market
Hospital helpers – Louise Marshal Hospital Auxiliary volunteers have been operating a food booth at the Mount Forest Farmers Market this summer, providing drinks and snacks for market-goers, as well as a space to visit.
Metz Pumpkinfest this weekend
METZ – The annual Metz Pumpkinfest is set for Sept 24.
Mount Forest Christmas Bureau implements changes for 2022
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Christmas Bureau will be changing its giving format.
Mount Forest Legion’s Catch the Ace makes donation to Mount Forest Minor Hockey
Legion donation – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 Catch the Ace co-chair Jim Florence recently…
‘You’ve Been Flocked’ campaign returns to raise funds for new outdoor Mount Forest pool
WELLINGTON NORTH - The “You’ve Been Flocked” campaign is back by popular demand with all proceeds going toward a proposed new outdoor pool in Mount Forest.
Coffee House Night in Clifford features art, music and history
CLIFFORD – History, music, literature and art are all on the agenda for an upcoming Culture Days event here.
Terry Fox “do-it-your-own-way” event held in Mount Forest
Terry Fox volunteers – A “do-it-your-own-way” Terry Fox event was held in Mount Forest on the…
Local Legions honour Queen Elizabeth
Local Royal Canadian Legion branches laid wreaths in memory of her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19 as a state funeral was held for her in England.
Food-A-Palooza returns to Drayton
DRAYTON – Hometown Hot Dogs and Sausages has announced the return of their Food-A-Palooza food event in the Drayton municipal parking area directly adjacent to the Drayton Fire Hall.
Minto Safe Communities hosting bike rodeo Sept. 24
HARRISTON – Minto Safe Communities is hosting a bike rodeo for local youngsters.
MYAC hosts pumpkin painting event for youth in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Minto Youth Action Council is hosting a pumpkin painting event at the Grove Hub here on Sept. 26.