Community News

MAPLETON – Financial close has been reached on a $41-million series of water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Mapleton. 

PALMERSTON – Students from across Minto, Mapleton and Wellington North took part in a day filled with hands-on interactive safety education last week. 

MAPLETON – The Moorefield Optimists held their annual Fishing Derby at Cosens’ Pond on May 31.

ORANGEVILLE – Around 260 athletes and 260 peer helpers turned out to the Dufferin and North Wellington Special Olympics, hosted by the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) at Orangeville District Secondary School on May 21.

NORTH WELLINGTON – Taste Real’s Spring Rural Romp is a self-guided tour of farms, nurseries and food and beverage businesses in north Wellington. 

MAPLETON – A former nursing home on a rural property east of Lebanon is set to be converted into up to eight apartments. 

MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Boys Lacrosse Team had another great season of lacrosse, finishing the newly formed District 4/10 league in 3rd place this season with 5 wins and 3 losses for a total of 10 points. 

MAPLETON – The PMD Arena and the Drayton and Moorefield fire halls are getting fresh coats of paint for  $80,390. 

MAPLETON – Council here recently had a lengthy discussion about a possible new rural apartment building.

MINTO – One of the Owl’s Nest math classes is sizzling up excitement with a hands-on inquiry-based project that officials say is as delicious as it is educational.

HARRISTON – The Harriston Kinsmen have gotten more support for the multi-use outdoor sports pad.

HARRISTON – The Harriston Legion’s Catch the Ace committee presented a $3,000 cheque to the Harriston Skating Club, one of three local recipients of this year’s draw proceeds, on May 13.