GUELPH – A proposed four-week road closure due to a bridge replacement on Wellington Road 12 in Mapleton is slated to begin sometime in July.
Community News
Clifford Rotary donates $1,200 to local food bank
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary supported the Clifford Food Bank with a recent donation of $1,200 to help feed local families in need.
Township to abandon portion of Acke Drain on Wellington Road 9
MAPLETON – At a landowners’ request, the township is abandoning a portion of the Acke Drain on Wellington Road 9.
NDSS students compete in Special Olympics Provincial Championship
PALMERSTON – From June 2 to 5, Norwell District Secondary School LRC 10 students travelled to Ottawa to compete in the Special Olympics Provincial Championships for soccer.
WHSS performs student-created production Any Time Any Place
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) drama club presented an original jukebox musical titled Any Time, Any Place from June 5 to 7.
Clifford Rotary donates $800 to Rotary Hand Up
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Club donated $800 to Rotary Hand Up, an association of Rotary Clubs in District 6330 formed around 30 years ago with the goal of providing international humanitarian aid through global and district grants.
Mapleton’s community improvement funds to grow by $30,000 over two years
MAPLETON – Council here has agreed to more than double the township’s annual funding allocation for its Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Clifford Carnival coming back bigger and better
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Carnival is almost here and officials say it’s going to be the biggest summer celebration yet.
NDSS students recognized at commencement
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2025 was held at the school on June 13.
Harriston church hosts July 1 party
HARRISTON – The Crossroads Life Church in Harriston will be hosting its annual Canada Day celebration on July 1 from 6 to 10pm.
Norwell DSS students receive athletic awards
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School handed out several athletic awards recently. Several students were recognized for their athletic abilities and dedication.
Drayton 150 almost here
DRAYTON – A 150th anniversary celebration here is set to include live music, a soap box derby, tournaments, a car show, fresh food, a parade and fireworks.
Drayton to combine Canada Day, 150th events for grand celebration
DRAYTON – The Drayton Fairgrounds will be jam-packed June 27 to 29 with activities for the whole family, paying homage to both the village and the country.
Canada’s most patriotic village gears up for Canada Day celebration this weekend
ARTHUR – Canada Day is just around the corner and the Arthur community is gearing up for a big celebration.
Minto welcomes new residents with free ‘Meet your Neighbours’ welcome picnic
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto, Minto Chamber of Commerce, and Minto’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee invite families and individuals who are new to the community to the Meet your Neighbours Welcome Picnic (formerly the Newcomers’ Welcome Reception).