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Community News
Cost of proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest could exceed $6 million
WELLINGTON NORTH - At a July 11 meeting of Wellington North council, Scott Robinson of Toronto-based architectural firm Tillmann Ruth Robinson Inc. fielded questions from councillors about the cost of a proposed new outdoor pool in Mount Forest to replace the recently closed Lion Roy Grant pool.
Committee recommends spending $350,000 to address Arthur community centre roof repairs
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North's Recreation, Parks and Leisure Committee is recommending council approve $350,000 to address Arthur and Area Community Centre roof repairs before problems, identified in a 2019 report, worsen.
TNT Fishing Lures wins PitchIt! Minto 2022 business plan competition
MINTO - TNT Fishing Lures is the winner of the 10th annual PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition.
Harriston-Minto fair ambassador competition set for July 8
HARRISTON - The 2022 Harriston-Minto Ambassador of the Fair Competition will feature six competitors for the junior ambassador title and one in the senior category.
Lion Roy Grant playground reopens following accessibility improvements
MOUNT FOREST - The Lion Roy Grant playground has reopened as of July 5, following accessibility improvement work closing the playground for a little over two weeks.
Canada Day festivities were held in Mapleton
Canada day – The Township of Mapleton held Canada Day Celebrations at the Drayton fairgrounds on…
Rotary Club celebrating 75th anniversary with park opening
DRAYTON – The Drayton Rotary club is celebrating its 75th anniversary on July 16 – and members have a few activities planned to mark the occasion.
Crossroads Life Church hosted Canada Day event
Canada day – Crossroads Life Church hosted a community Canada Day celebration in Harriston on…
Rae named parliamentary secretary to education minister
QUEEN’S PARK - Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae was appointed to the role of parliamentary assistant (PA) to Minister of Education Stephen Leece.
12th annual Clifford Antique and Classic Truck Show held July 2
Truck show – The 12th annual Clifford Antique and Classic Truck Show ran July 2. From left:…
Arthur Optimist Club held annual Fish Derby on June 4
Fish derby – Arthur Optimist Club at their annual Fish Derby on June 4. From left: back, Greg…
Harriston Historical Society hosting Headstone and Historical Plaque hunt
HARRISTON – The sixth annual Headstone and Historical Plaque Hunt is underway.