MINTO – The Town of Minto is closing its municipal office and recreational facilities as of Dec. 23 in response to a rise in local COVID-19 cases.
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Mount Forest resident bids final farewell to community with Christmas giveaway event
MOUNT FOREST – Longtime resident and community advocate Stuart Husk bid a final farewell to Mount Forest with a Christmas giveaway on Dec. 18. The event, which Husk labelled the Mount Forest Christmas Giveaway, saw nearly 150 people in attendance.
Wellington North budget nearing completion with anticipated 2% levy increase
WELLINGTON NORTH - Township staff have managed to keep capital projects on the books using reserve funds and Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund dollars while maintaining a moderate increase to property taxes for 2022.
Employer application period now open for Canada Summer Jobs program
OTTAWA –The employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2022 program is now open, says Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Site plan agreement for manufacturing facility in Palmerston conditionally approved
MINTO – A site plan agreement for a new manufacturing facility in the Palmerston Industrial Park was conditionally approved by town council on Dec. 7.
Site plan approved for Minto AG expansion
MINTO – Council here has approved the site plan for the expansion of a local farm equipment sales and service operation.
Wellington North council considering development charge increases
WELLINGTON NORTH - Recent changes to provincial legislation has kickstarted the process to draft and pass a new development charges bylaw before next September.
Palmerston EarlyOn centre opens doors on Jan. 4
PALMERSTON - The County of Wellington’s new EarlyON Child and Family Centre in Palmerston will open its doors to local families on Jan. 4.
Alma letter writing initiative sparks positivity in school community
ALMA – Students at Alma Public School have taken up a letter writing initiative, labeled the Alma delivery system, that highlights kindness and positivity in the school community.
Candyland Christmas makes sweet holiday memories in Tannery Park
Meeting Mrs. Claus – Maeve Mieske receives a sticker from Mrs. Claus as Hayden Westendorp…
Horticulture society holds AGM
CLIFFORD - President Vic Palmer welcomed 25 members and guests to the Clifford and District Horticultural Society annual general meeting on Nov. 23 at the Clifford Community Centre.
Wellington Heights junior boys volleyball win gold in District 4 championship
District champions – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) junior boys volleyball…
Active in Advent
We are well into the season of Advent now. We have celebrated hope, peace and joy, and are looking…
Reroot Organic Farm to host Winter Solstice event
MINTO - Reroot Organic Farm is hosting Winter Solstice at the farm on Dec. 19.
Rotary Club hosts tree lighting
Rotary tree lighting – The Rotary Club of Drayton held a caroling and tree lighting ceremony…