MINTO – The town’s Cultural Roundtable has officially launched its Culture Days micro-grant program, to help businesses and volunteer groups participate in Culture Days in September and October.
Community News
Clifford community revving up for annual truck show
CLIFFORD – Truckers from near and far are revving their engines in preparation for the annual Clifford Truck Show this weekend.
Palmerston resident creates historical sports display for community
PALMERSTON – In honour of Palmerston’s 150th birthday celebration, longtime community member Wayne Martin decided to create an artistic display showcasing Palmerston’s love of sports.
Optimists host annual fishing derby
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists held their annual Fishing Derby at Burns’ Family Pond on June 14.
Breaking ground for Drayton Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons
MAPLETON – Mapleton council and staff joined representatives from Graham Capital, Cima and the Ontario Clean Water Agency on June 11 at the Drayton Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons for a ceremonial groundbreaking.
‘Intrusive’ drain to be improved for $160,000
MAPLETON – Back in February 2024, Mapleton Township received a notice of request for a major improvement for the Pentz Drain.
NDSS students receive auxiliary bursary
PALMERSTON – Helen McFadzean, president of the Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary, presented this year’s auxiliary bursary to three students from Norwell District Secondary School pursuing post-secondary education in the medical field.
Mount Forest athletes bring home gold in national, international competitions
MOUNT FOREST – Students from Rise Combat and Fitness in Mount Forest brought gold medals home from a Taekwondo tournament in Michigan on May 3.
Reflections
‘The power of the tongue’ “Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth” (Proverbs 26:20).
Mapleton appoints building inspector
MAPLETON – Bev Fisher has been appointed as the new building inspector and plans inspector for the Township of Mapleton.
County partners with local groups on roundabout planting
ARTHUR – Arthur Second Look donated $500 towards plants that were planted in the three flower beds at the Wellington County roundabout in Arthur on June 10.
NDSS students attend Jill of All Trades event
PALMERSTON – On May 28, Norwell District Secondary School students attended a “Jill Of All Trades” event at Conestoga College.
Township to buy ice resurfacer for $183,000
MAPLETON – Township council has approved the purchase of a $183,000 ice resurfacer a little earlier than originally planned to ensure it arrives in time for the 2026-27 ice rental season.
Clifford Rotary donates $1,200 to food bank
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary supported the Clifford Food Bank with a recent donation of $1,200 to help feed local families in need.
Southgate pledges $250,000 to new outdoor pool in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee says the Township of Southgate has committed $250,000 towards the construction of the new Mount Forest outdoor pool.