PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto, Minto Fire and the Palmerston Lions Club have joined forces to host Minto’s annual Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve Party.
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Council supports 3.2% tax increase in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Taxpayers in Wellington North will likely see a 3.16 per cent increase in township property taxes next year.
Mapleton residents will vote online, by phone in 2026 municipal election
MAPLETON – Residents here will be voting online and by phone in next year’s municipal election.
Clifford Firefighters Association hosts the Clifford Santa Claus parade
CLIFFORD – Santa Claus was back in Minto for his second appearance of the season on Nov. 29 during the Clifford Santa Claus parade, put on by the Clifford Firefighters Association.
Enjoy festive fun at county libraries
Enjoy festive fun all month long at Wellington County Library this December.
Minto supports foodbelt bill
MINTO – Council here has passed a motion in support of Mike Schreiner’s co-sponsored Bill 21: Protect Our Food Act.
Council approves $15,000 grant for apartments in Teenie Tiny Toys building in Palmerston
MINTO – Council here has approved possibly the last structural grant of the year for $15,000.
Minto draft capital budget totals close to $17 million
MINTO – The town’s 2026 draft capital budget totals just under $16.9 million and is split into three priority groups.
Arthur’s Santa Claus Parade lit up the night on Nov. 29
ARTHUR – Santa and his reindeer provide the grand finale during Arthur’s Christmas parade before heading to the fire hall for a meet-and-greet with excited children and their families on Nov. 29.
Town shares business retention and expansion survey insights
MINTO – Over the summer, town staff met with 82 businesses in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston as part of its business retention and expansion (BRE) project, in partnership with the Minto Chamber of Commerce.
Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society recognizes volunteers with awards
MAPLETON – The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society recognized several volunteers with awards during its annual general meeting on Nov. 29.
Santa Claus is coming to Holstein
HOLSTEIN – Santa Claus is set to return yet again for Holstein’s annual non-motorized Santa Claus parade on Dec. 13 at 1pm.
Reflections: Emmanuel – God with us
No doubt you are well into the Christmas spirit by now – there being only three weeks till the…
Minto Optimist Club hosts Palmerston Breakfast with Santa
PALMERSTON – Kynnlee and Paislee Hughes pose with Santa during Palmerston Breakfast with Santa on Nov. 16 at the Palmerston and District Community Centre.
Mapleton wastewater treatment plant recognized by GRCA
MAPLETON – Mapleton’s wastewater treatment plant was recognized by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) on Nov. 13.