MOUNT FOREST – Leonard Seifried received a welcome surprise when he heard a knock on his door on July 25.
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Cast or carry
In boating, to cast off means to free your boat from its mooring and set out on the water. In…
North Wellington municipalities reactivate Digital Service Squad
Northern Wellington municipalities will once again be offering local businesses assistance with their online commerce efforts. The Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton have announced receipt of a 11,884 Digital Main Street program grant.
Multicultural association has served over 9,000 people throughout pandemic
PALMERSTON - Volunteeers from the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron have been working together to pick up discarded masks at parks in the area.
Harriston Rising hosts tie dye nights out
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising is hosting two events centred around tie dying on Aug. 3 and 5.
Province funding Highway 6 resurfacing projects
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The province’s transportation ministry is funding two road rehabilitation projects within Wellington County as part of its Ontario Highways Program announced on July 21.
Victims of human trafficking come from local communities: Crime Stoppers coordinator
MAPLETON – Signs of human trafficking may not be visible on the streets of Wellington County towns and villages, but the victims are coming from local communities and awareness is essential to prevention.
Mapleton agrees to cooperate with OFA in cost of community services study
MAPLETON – The township has agreed to participate in a cost of community services study in cooperation with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Council agreed to participate in the study, if selected, following a presentation from OFA officials at the July 13 council meeting.
Theatres, museums set to welcome visitors as step three arrives
WELLINGTON COUNTY - With the province moving into step three of Ontario’s Roadmap to re-open on July 16, the focus is on resumption of additional indoor activity with larger numbers of people allowed.
Agriculture scholarship deadline extended
MAPLETON - The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society is offering two individual $1,000 scholarships for students residing in Mapleton Township pursuing post-secondary education in an agriculture-related program in the fall of 2021, and applicants now have extra time to submit their entries.
Red Express Market celebrates anniversary
CLIFFORD - Owner Lori Stever hosted a celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Red Express Market here on July 10.
Mount Forest clothing store celebrates rebranding
MOUNT FOREST – Cynthia and Co., a women’s clothing store in Mount Forest, will be undergoing significant changes as the store emerges from pandemic restrictions.
Truth matters
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Mapleton council ponders lower speed limits, traffic calming measures
MAPLETON – Council here will consider lowering speed limits around local schools and parks and implementing “traffic calming” measures around the municipality.
Wellington County hospitals launch ’50/50 lotto’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s three hospitals have collaborated on a fundraiser entitled the Rural Wellington Hospitals 50/50 Lotto. All funds raised will help cover capital equipment needs at the hospitals.