MAPLETON – A farm west of Moorefield is set to build a new sow barn a little closer to the property line than is usually allowed.
Community News
Clifford Truck Show donates over $7,000 to Clifford Rotary Club
CLIFFORD – The annual Clifford Truck Show raised enough funds from its three-day event to donate $7,100 to the Clifford Rotary Club.
Changes to medical response system impact 911 calls in Wellington County
MAPLETON – Changes to medical response systems better enable paramedics to triage emergencies and respond more quickly to people with serious illness and injuries.
Council raises user rates, fees
MINTO – Residents here can expect to see changes to the town’s rates and fees, beginning on Jan. 1.
Minto lowers tax levy increase; budget now in council review period
MINTO – Town staff have recommended a drop in the tax levy increase from 4.08 per cent to 3.9%.
Mapleton council considering stricter gun rules
MAPLETON – Council passed a motion directing staff to seek legal advice and investigate how other towns and townships regulate firearms.
Moorefield Santa Claus lit up village on Dec. 6
MOOREFIELD –The Moorefield Optimist Club hosted its annual Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 6 starting at 7pm.
Knox church hosts nativity scene exhibit
WELLINGTON NORTH – Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn hosted its annual nativity scene exhibit over the last weekend of November and first weekend of December.
Wellington North celebrates reopening of enhanced West Luther Rail Trail
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Township of Wellington North has reopened of a portion of the West Luther Rail Trail, following improvements that officials say enhance accessibility and enjoyment for the community.
Mount Forest Shoppers Drug Mart opens new pharmacy care clinic
MOUNT FOREST – Shoppers Drug Mart opened its latest pharmacy care clinic in Mount Forest on Dec. 5.
Palmerston welcomes new tattoo studio
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston downtown core welcomed a new addition to its local business community on Dec. 5, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Lost Tattoo Studio.
NDSS varsity boys hockey team capture bronze medals
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School varsity boys hockey team captured bronze medals at the school’s tournament on Nov. 26.
Mapleton to close thousands of inactive building permits
MAPLETON – All building permits in Mapleton that have been inactive for 15 or more years are set to be closed.
Mapleton lagoon receives silver recognition
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has awarded the Mapleton lagoon with silver recognition for how it improves the Conestogo River’s water quality.
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookies support Mount Forest hospital foundation
MOUNT FOREST – Earlier this month, the Mount Forest Tim Hortons restaurant presented a cheque to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) from the proceeds of its recent Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign.