MAPLETON – Skyrocketing prices for materials have driven up the cost of constructing a water tower in Drayton. Township council has awarded a contract to Landmark Structure Co. to put up an elevated tank in Drayton.
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Township to proceed with application for PMD arena upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here directed staff to move forward with an application to Infrastructure Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund to cover most of the cost of proposed upgrades to the PMD arena.
Wellington North’s 2021 capital projects will cost $15.2 million
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township officials here estimate the total cost of 2021 capital projects will be $15.2 million. A report received by Wellington North council on June 28 notes actual expenses as of June 15 total $1.27 million.
Wellington North council approves website upgrades
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has directed staff to enter into a contract with Upanup Studios Inc. in order to upgrade the township’s website.
Mapleton officials hand out ‘Canada Day bags’
MAPLETON – Officials from Mapleton Township and Mapleton Fire Rescue teamed up to offer Canada Day Bags for the July 1 holiday.
Gift store in Arthur closing after 18 years
ARTHUR – “Eclectica… the Gift Store” will be closing at the end of July, after more than 18 years in Arthur.
Citizens’ group to raise objections over truck bypass around Fergus
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A group of concerned citizens is planning to bring their objections about a new Fergus truck bypass to the county. Group says "absence of communication, consultation and notification to any impacted residents and businesses is unacceptable."
Minto welcomes newcomers
CLIFFORD – New residents to Clifford were encouraged to pre-register for the Newcomer’s Pop-Up Reception at 6pm on June 22 at the Clifford Rotary Celebration Square.
Take a Hike and get complimentary forest bath
It seems as though nature is good for you. Science has been investigating the positive effects of forest bathing for some time. Japanese medicine has been using forest bathing as an integral part of preventative health care and healing since the 1980s.
Kaufman receives Harris Fellowship
Paul Harris Fellow – Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer, right, presented Sharon…
Bailing underway near Harriston
Early harvest – Baling underway near Harriston on June 16. …
Maryborough Public School Grade 6 students celebrate graduation
Celebrating graduation – Maryborough Public School in Moorefield held a Grade 6 graduation celebration on June 23.
Upper Grand board approves 2021-22 school year budget
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDB) has passed its 2021-22 budget, which includes the approval of the use of $4 million from accumulated surplus to balance the budget.
Palmerston church hosting takeout lasagna dinner
PALMERSTON - On July 8 the Palmerston United Church is hosting a take out lasagna dinner drive through.
Examining Canada
Canada Day has become controversial this year. Some want to cancel it altogether because of the sense of shame revealed recently about our disgraceful past actions as a nation while others want to celebrate, as always, the good things this country stands for.