MAPLETON – The Moorefield Optimists held their annual Fishing Derby at Cosens’ Pond on May 31.
Community News
Canada Post reporting significant financial losses
OTTAWA – The 2024 Canada Post report outlines financial loses last year that total $841 million before tax.
Athletes compete at Special Olympics track and field
ORANGEVILLE – Around 260 athletes and 260 peer helpers turned out to the Dufferin and North Wellington Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.
Spring Rural Romp showcases north Wellington businesses
NORTH WELLINGTON – Taste Real’s Spring Rural Romp is a self-guided tour of farms, nurseries and food and beverage businesses in north Wellington.
Eight-unit apartment building permitted in rural Mapleton
MAPLETON – A former nursing home on a rural property east of Lebanon is set to be converted into up to eight apartments.
WHSS Wolverines celebrate lacrosse season
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Boys Lacrosse Team had another great season of lacrosse, finishing the newly formed District 4/10 league in 3rd place this season with 5 wins and 3 losses for a total of 10 points.
Mapleton to spend $80,000 to paint arena, fire halls
MAPLETON – The PMD Arena and the Drayton and Moorefield fire halls are getting fresh coats of paint for $80,390.
Eight apartments proposed in former nursing home
MAPLETON – Council here recently had a lengthy discussion about a possible new rural apartment building.
Owl’s Nest math students plan Spring Rural Romp BBQ fundraiser
MINTO – One of the Owl’s Nest math classes is sizzling up excitement with a hands-on inquiry-based project that officials say is as delicious as it is educational.
Harriston Legion donates $4,000 to sports pad
HARRISTON – The Harriston Kinsmen have gotten more support for the multi-use outdoor sports pad.
Harriston Skating Club receives $3,000 cheque from Harriston Legion
HARRISTON – The Harriston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee presented a $3,000 cheque to the Harriston Skating Club, one of three local recipients of this year’s draw proceeds, on May 13.
Jacob Dobson receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
PALMERSTON – Chief Warrant Officer Jacob Dobson, left, senior cadet/ Regimental Sergeant Major of 1943 Army Cadet Battery, receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Sideroad 15 reconstruction set to begin this month
MAPLETON – Reconstruction of five and a half kilometres of Sideroad 15 is set to be supported by provincial Housing-Enabling Core Servicing (HECS) funding.
Harriston Legion presents $6,000 cheque to Minto-Clifford Public School
HARRISTON – On May 14, the Harriston Legion Catch the Ace committee presented a $6,000 cheque to Minto-Clifford Public School.
Amanda Farrell Walsh revealed as second Hawks’ Nest Investor
MAPLETON – The Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) and Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) are presenting Amanda Farrell Walsh as the second angel investor for the Hawks’ Nest Competition.