MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Patriots earned consecutive wins in recent Provincial Junior…
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Proposed sale of Beehive Park referred back to committee
MINTO – Town council has referred the proposed sale of Beehive Park back to the municipality’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) after hearing a Jan. 21 presentation from citizens opposing the sale.
Fairytale skate set for March 7
ARTHUR – Local residents are invited to lace up their skates and hit the ice with some of…
Multi Shelter Solutions took part in Guelph Organic Conference tradeshow
Offering shelter – Norm Eygenraam of Multi Shelter Solutions in Palmerston was one of the…
Three close games kick off NDCHL hockey playoffs
The first week of post season play resulted in three close one-goal games in NDCHL hockey action.…
Palmerston Legion makes donation to hospital foundation
Legion donates to hospital – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 409 in Palmerston presented the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) with a cheque for $10,000 on Jan. 16
Mapleton water, wastewater RFP draws multiple proposals
MAPLETON – The township has received multiple proposals from pre-qualified parties in response to its RFP for the provision of municipal water and wastewater services, Mapleton officials announced on Jan. 16.
Contracts announced for local broadband projects
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Jan. 20 announcement of contracts to expand high-speed broadband services to nearly 2,900 homes and businesses in Wellington County includes agreements for projects in Mapleton and Wellington North.
Meeting to outline process for Arthur Business Improvement Area on Jan. 29
KENILWORTH - An Arthur BIA (Business Improvement Area) meeting is being held at the Arthur community centre on Jan. 29.
County fee hike sparks discussion about hiring township planner
MAPLETON – Rising fees for county planning services sparked discussion among Mapleton councillors about hiring a township planner.
Minto received over $74,000 from Westario dividends in 2018
MINTO – This municipality received $74,300 in dividends on its holdings in Westario Power Inc. in 2018 and the investment has brought in more than $600,000 since the current iteration of the local utility was formed in 2009.
Annual soup and sandwich luncheon unites local horticultural members
Society hosts luncheon – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its annual…
Construction slows in Mapleton Township
MAPLETON – Building activity in the township was down in 2019, compared to the previous two years.
Editorial: Due credit, or redo?
For local residents it was nice to see some specifics announced regarding plans to expand high speed internet access in rural Ontario.
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