MINTO – Recreational facilities in the Town of Minto will be closed temporarily in response to new provincial direction, the town announced on Jan. 4.
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Town of Minto to reopen recreational facilities on Jan. 3
MINTO – The Town of Minto will be reopening all town-operated recreational facilities to the public on Jan. 3. The Norgan Theatre in Palmerston will reopen on Jan. 7, while town programs such as public skating, shinny, walking groups and pickleball will resume on Jan. 10.
Local hospitals pause elective surgeries until at least Jan. 17
WELLINGTON COUNTY – All hospitals in Wellington County will be pausing elective surgeries in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
Local softball player receives OASA scholarship
MOOREFIELD – Tyler Franklin has been shining on and off the field throughout 2021.
Northwind Bison in Mapleton is where the buffalo roam
MAPLETON - Amanda and Shane Stege are farmers of a different breed, raising North America’s largest land mammal on their Mapleton farm.
Former musician finds success with award-winning hot sauce
MAPLETON - For Erik Begg and his wife Nina, what began as a backyard hobby has now blossomed into an award-winning business.
Domm construction awarded contract for Palmerston arena/ballfield upgrades
MINTO – Domm Construction was awarded the contract for a $2-million expansion and enhancement project at the Palmerston arena and ball field.
Winners of Harriston Shines Christmas decorating competition announced
Harriston Shines - Amielya Gilmore and Ethan Alder were the winners of the Old Fashioned Christmas category of the Harriston Shines Christmas decorating competition.
Trees for Mapleton building community with each planting
MAPLETON - The Trees for Mapleton Committee has a goal of planting 10,527 trees throughout the Township of Mapleton in memory of Paul Day, who was instrumental in promoting and facilitating tree planting efforts locally until his passing in 2016.
Scenic seasonal sight in Palmerston
Postcard pretty – The gates to Lions Heritage Park, with the historic Old 81 train engine…
Wind damage impacted area residents in December
Wind damage – It’s been a windy winter so far, with more than one storm impacting area…
Santa laced up his skates with Drayton and District Skating Club
Special guest – Drayton and District Skating Club members received a surprise on Dec. 16, when…
Donation supports Homeless Veterans
Donation for veterans – Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command first vice president Derek Moore,…
WHSS students earn prizes at branch and zone level in annual Legion contest
MOUNT FOREST - The results from the Royal Canadian Legion Poster, Poetry and Essay Contest have come in, and there were 307 entries for the contest from Mount Forest-area schools.
3Gen Organics Farm Shop opens near Wallenstein
Healthy options – A grand opening for a new on-farm shop at 3Gen Organics Farm Shop near…