Sun dog – This photo of sun dogs over Minto on Jan. 9 was captured by local resident…
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Saugeen Connects offers new series of webinars
NEUSDAT – Saugeen Connects is set to launch a new webinar series titled Advancing Women…
Core Fuels drops LPAT appeal of Alma propane storage decision
ALMA – Core Fuels Ltd. has dropped its appeal of Mapleton council’s decision not to grant a zoning amendment for an underground propane storage facility on property the company owns in this hamlet.
Wellington North council gets preview of county climate change mitigation plan
WELLINGTON NORTH – County climate change coordinator Karen Chisholme said the plan, developed over the last 18 months, provides outlines how member municipalities can work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Drayton dog park proposal quashed by council
MAPLETON – A proposal by a local service club to create a dog park in Drayton has been turned down by township council.
Contest urges residents to plug local businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With February and Valentines Day just around the corner, Chambers of Commerce in north Wellington along with the Northern Wellington Economic Development Partnership are encouraging residents to show a little love to local businesses.
Outdoor skating rink opens in Drayton
DRAYTON – An outdoor skating rink behind the PMD arena here is now open, Mapleton Township announced on Jan. 14.
Mapleton Township provides $30,000 to assist Drayton Entertainment
MAPLETON - The township will provide Drayton Entertainment with $30,000 to help offset costs of operating the Dayton Festival Theatre in 2021. Mapleton council agreed to the contribution during the Jan. 12 meeting, which featured a presentation from artistic director Alex Mustakas.
Mapleton Township bans large fires
MAPLETON – In response to the current stay-at-home order and additional provincial pandemic restrictions, Mapleton Township has issued a ban on large fires. The decision, announced on Jan. 13, applies to fires larger than 2m by 2m.
Residents use snow sculptures to bring cheer to Caressant Care residents, staff
ARTHUR – With the local Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home dealing with a major COVID-19 outbreak, a group of local residents decided to bring a little cheer to residents and staff this week.
Mapleton mayor to participate in tribunal in support of Rothsay/Darling appeal
MAPLETON – Mapleton Township will provide a letter recognizing the importance to the agricultural industry of the Darling Ingredients rendering plant at Rothsay. The letter will be read by Mayor Gregg Davidson during the company’s appeal before Ontario’s Environmental Review Tribunal.
Moorefield Optimist Club held a successful bottle drop-off event on Jan. 8
Raising funds – The Moorefield Optimist Club held a successful bottle drop-off event at its…
Modified Christmas dinner plan well received in community
MINTO – The fifth annual Anderson’s Community Christmas event was a success despite pandemic-induced modifications, councillor Jean Anderson told Minto council members on Jan. 5.
Minto approves purchase of pickups
MINTO – The Town of Minto will purchase two new pickup trucks for the water and sewer department…
Minto firefighter retires after almost 28 years of service
Minto firefighter Terry Cormak officially retired Jan. 5, after almost 28 years of service to his…