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.
Community News
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.
Town of Minto hosts Culture Days events
MINTO - The Town of Minto is joining this year’s national celebration of arts and culture by hosting a wide variety of events and activities for Culture Days.
No abnormalities reported in Arthur wastewater treatment plant: annual report
WELLINGTON NORTH - A report required by the province and prepared by the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the township states there were no bypass events, overflows, spills, abnormal discharges, or community complaints between Oct. 1 and May 31 at the Arthur wastewater treatment plant.
Zoning bylaw exception permits future hog barn on 12th Line property in Minto
MINTO – Council here granted a variance to the town’s zoning bylaw at its Sept. 6 meeting to allow for a future 13,000-square-foot pig barn at 5960 12th Line.
Reflections: What God really says about our use of money
Luke 16:1-36 at first view looks like a conundrum. It sounds like God is affirming unethical…
Winter ice season plan presented to Minto council
MINTO – Ice will be installed in two of the town’s three arenas in time for the beginning of the winter sports season. However, like the past two seasons, a plan is in place to install ice at the Clifford arena later in the year if demand warrants it.
Drayton mural project moving forward
MAPLETON – A colorful new mural will soon decorate a section of Drayton’s downtown.
Candidates meeting planned in Alma
ALMA - The Alma Optimist Club is hosting a candidates evening for all municipal election candidates for the Township of Mapleton on Oct. 6.
Mapleton Township trending toward budget deficit for 2022
MAPLETON – Township finances are trending toward a deficit position for 2022 according to a budget variance report presented at the Sept. 13 council meeting.