MINTO – Town council here has approved a maintenance and easement agreement with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) to determine responsibilities for Minto-Clifford Public School’s walkway services.
Community News
Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops receives patio grant
PALMERSTON – Town council approved a patio grant during a July 8 meeting.
Ed Benjamins appointed to committee of adjustment
MAPLETON – Council here has appointed Ed Benjamins as the replacement member of the township’s committee of adjustment.
OPINION: Why safety can’t take a summer break: how farmers are stepping up with local training, awareness projects
ONTARIO – It’s been a deadly year so far for farm-related accidents on Ontario roads and farms – you only have to follow the news to see tragic stories make headlines.
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Gifts from the past
Palmerston decorated in red, black, white for 150 celebration
PALMERSTON – The community’s big 150 birthday celebration is around the corner and committee officials have begun showing their colours.
Developer delegates to council for answers on sewage allocation
KENILWORTH – There’s a moratorium on sewage allocations in Arthur due to limited wastewater capacities.
Palmerston native works to archive community’s history
PALMERSTON – Chad Martin grew up with a love and passion for history, passed down to him by his father, Wayne.
WHSS Special Olympics Bocce Team receive recognition certificates from township
MOUNT FOREST – Mayor Andy Lennox presented the Wellington Heights Secondary School Special Olympics Bocce Team with congratulatory certificates on June 23 in recognition of the team’s gold medal at the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships.
At The Library: ‘The library is your ticket to summer adventure’
Looking for free, family-friendly fun this summer? Your local library has you covered!
Saturday parade planned for Palmerston 150
PALMERSTON – A parade will be held as part of the Palmerston Homecoming event, celebrating the community of Palmerston’s 150th anniversary.
WHSS students receive athletic awards
MOUNT FOREST – Physical education teachers Rob Drost, Bridget Kosempel and Matt McFarlane presented athletic awards to Wolverine students at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest at the year-end assembly on June 16.
Clifford Lions present certificates to local businesses
CLIFFORD – The Clifford and District Lions Club presented certificates of appreciation to the Harriston Home Hardware and Minto Auto Centre for selling Easter Bunnies and calendars for the club.
Palmerston Homecoming invites residents new and old to celebrate community’s 150th anniversary
PALMERSTON – A weekend-long event has been planned by community members to celebrate Palmerston’s 150th anniversary.
Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society crowns ambassadors
MINTO – From left, Abby Rodgers, Felicity Koeslag, Jazzy Palmer, Brynn Graham, Abby Borges and Violet Chambers participated in the ambassador competition for the Harriston-Minto-Fair.