MINTO – The town of Minto received two awards from the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) on Oct. 4.
Community News
Palmerston Curling Club hosts open house
MINTO – The Palmerston Curling Club held their open house on Oct. 17 with a mix of first time players and experienced players attending.
Arthur Community Centre hosts ninth edition of the Farm Toy Show
WELLINGTON NORTH – On Oct. 19 the Arthur Community Centre hosted the ninth annual edition of the Farm Toy Show.
Mapleton user fees, charges to increase Jan. 1
MAPLETON – User fees and charges for permits, animal control, site plan control, severances, facility rentals, water and wastewater, and other municipal services in Mapleton will be increasing on Jan. 1.
Provincial grant supports accessibility renovations at Schoolhouse Theatre
ST. JACOBS – In September 2023, Drayton Entertainment was awarded a $100,000 capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to improve accessibility for theatre-goers and community members at the Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs.
WHSS field hockey team wraps up season
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s field hockey team has wrapped up an exciting season filled with lots of close games.
Elmira Theatre Company to present The Birds and the Bees comedy performance
ELMIRA – The Elmira Theatre Company is set to present The Birds and the Bees comedy performance starting Nov. 8.
Wellington Produce Packaging marks multiple milestones following fire that destroyed warehouse last year
MOUNT FOREST – On Oct. 18, Wellington Produce Packaging's employees, customers and suppliers joined government representatives and others for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a new addition to its plant.
Mount Forest citizens receive Excellence Awards
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Chamber of Commerce held their Excellence Awards ceremony on Oct. 18.
Council supports tighter regulations on sale of nicotine products
MINTO – The board of health for Public Health Sudbury and Districts has taken action against the regulation of nicotine pouches, and Minto council is sharing support.
Speed camera coming to Drayton
MAPLETON – An automated speed enforcement camera will be installed in front of Drayton Heights Public School early next year.
Mapleton councillors congratulate Drayton Fall Fair Junior Ambassador Lauren Hennessy
MAPLETON – Since the year she was born, Lauren Hennesy said she has never missed the Drayton Fall Fair.
Amir Quality Meats hosts groundbreaking expansion event
ARTHUR – Local dignitaries, political leaders, family and friends all joined the Aziz family in celebrating the Amir Quality Meats business expanding into Arthur on Oct. 10.
Grey Bruce Singers announce upcoming Christmas concert
HANOVER – It’s in the stores already – Halloween and Christmas decorations together – it seems too early for Christmas.
WHSS host their Heights Showdown
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s athletic council, along with phys-ed teachers Bridget Kosempel, Matt McFarlane and Rob Drost, organized the “Heights Showdown” on the school grounds on Oct. 3.