Community News

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.

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.

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.

CLIFFORD - Owner Lori Stever hosted a celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Red Express Market here on July 10.

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.

MAPLETON – Council here will consider lowering speed limits around local schools and parks and implementing “traffic calming” measures around the municipality.

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.

MOUNT FOREST - The "Git Yer Hillbilly On" Ribfest was a driving success with 250 racks of ribs cooked up and sold off with proceeds supporting local community organizations.

MINTO – Town council has approved a staff report outlining spending plans for about $350,000 in provincial and federal funds remaining from various programs.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has supported a staff recommendation to undertake a full Community Growth Plan review within the next three to five years.

MAPLETON – An administrative assistant position will be added to the township’s building department, after council approved the staffing increase on July 13.

PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto has approved a plan to bring some dormant local history back to life here.

MINTO – Town council has authorized staff to implement a public education campaign aimed at encouraging safe and considerate use of fireworks in the municipality.

MINTO – While modern equipment and up-to-date training are key to operating a successful fire department, there’s still no substitute for experience. Minto Fire has that in good supply, including two firefighters with a combined total of more than 90 years on the job.