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12th annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament supports four local organizations
Charity golf - The 12th Annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament was held Aug. 4 at Pike Lake Golf Centre.
Alma Optimist Car Show and Swap Meet set for Aug. 27
ALMA – The Alma Optimist Car Show and Swap Meet will be held here on Aug. 27.
Minto opens Elgin Street, supports proposal for severances
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is recommending approval of a severance proposal that will create the potential for 10 units of new housing here.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild issues casting call for comedy
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is casting for its fall production.
Mapleton Fire Rescue plans recruitment effort in September
MAPLETON – Fire Chief Rick Richardson outlined plans for Mapleton Fire Rescue’s bi-annual recruitment drive at the Aug. 9 township council meeting.
Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel
MINTO – Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.
Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities
TORONTO – In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released the next phase of its "Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.
Council ponders proposal for electric vehicle charging station in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A company proposing to install two electric vehicle chargers in a township-approved location made a pitch to township council at the Aug. 9 meeting.
Longtime Mapleton councillor Dennis Craven not seeking re-election
MAPLETON – When the next Township of Mapleton council convenes following the Oct. 22 municipal election one longtime council member won’t be at the table.
Harriston Street Party included all-day events
Street party – The annual Harriston Street Party was held in downtown Harriston on Aug. 13. The…
Mount Forest Sidewalk Saturday event a success
Main Street North in Mount Forest was closed on Aug. 13 for a special event hosted by the local…
Few races emerge in local elections as Aug. 19 nomination deadline looms
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The deadline to file nomination papers to run for a seat on local councils or school boards in the Oct. 24 municipal election is Aug. 19.
Mapleton Custom Rodders rev up donation for Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation
Car club contribution – Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation development officer Dale Franklin recently visited members of the Mapleton Custom Rodders club to receive an advance donation to the foundation’s annual Health Care Heroes Radiothon campaign.