MAPLETON – Mapleton council and staff joined representatives from Graham Capital, Cima and the Ontario Clean Water Agency on June 11 at the Drayton Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons for a ceremonial groundbreaking.
Community News
‘Intrusive’ drain to be improved for $160,000
MAPLETON – Back in February 2024, Mapleton Township received a notice of request for a major improvement for the Pentz Drain.
NDSS students receive auxiliary bursary
PALMERSTON – Helen McFadzean, president of the Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary, presented this year’s auxiliary bursary to three students from Norwell District Secondary School pursuing post-secondary education in the medical field.
Mount Forest athletes bring home gold in national, international competitions
MOUNT FOREST – Students from Rise Combat and Fitness in Mount Forest brought gold medals home from a Taekwondo tournament in Michigan on May 3.
Reflections
‘The power of the tongue’ “Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth” (Proverbs 26:20).
Mapleton appoints building inspector
MAPLETON – Bev Fisher has been appointed as the new building inspector and plans inspector for the Township of Mapleton.
County partners with local groups on roundabout planting
ARTHUR – Arthur Second Look donated $500 towards plants that were planted in the three flower beds at the Wellington County roundabout in Arthur on June 10.
NDSS students attend Jill of All Trades event
PALMERSTON – On May 28, Norwell District Secondary School students attended a “Jill Of All Trades” event at Conestoga College.
Township to buy ice resurfacer for $183,000
MAPLETON – Township council has approved the purchase of a $183,000 ice resurfacer a little earlier than originally planned to ensure it arrives in time for the 2026-27 ice rental season.
Clifford Rotary donates $1,200 to food bank
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary supported the Clifford Food Bank with a recent donation of $1,200 to help feed local families in need.
Southgate pledges $250,000 to new outdoor pool in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Aquatics Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee says the Township of Southgate has committed $250,000 towards the construction of the new Mount Forest outdoor pool.
Special Olympics bocce ball team wins gold at provincial championship
OTTAWA – The Special Olympics bocce ball team from Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) has brought home gold medals from the provincial championships.
Minto council requests Ontario government to reject Bill 5
MINTO – Council here shared some strong opinions about Bill 5, known as the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, at a June 3 meeting.
Raleway Festival makes its way along the tracks
PALMERSTON – The fourth annual Raleway Festival is chugging along the Palmerston tracks and will be arriving on June 21 for a celebration of rails and ales.
Fourth Hawk investor is Peter Reid
NEUSTADT – The Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) and Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) have presented Tibbs Management president Peter Reid as the fourth angel investor for the “Hawks’ Nest Competition.