MAPLETON - The Optimist Club of Moorefield recently put out a request to Mapleton residents looking for empty deposit bottles and cans they could spare for donation to the Drayton Food Bank.
Community News
Province provides crisis funding to local agencies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local social services agencies can expect significant new funding to help protect the health and safety of the province’s most vulnerable people, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
Volunteers enlisted to expedite grocery delivery as retailer reacts to pandemic
DRAYTON - The Freshmart here has established system to allow customers to fulfil their needs, while minimizing traffic through the store.
Large fire destroys barn near Alma
MAPLETON - A barn here was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday night.
Mapleton man charged, accused of pointing gun at fellow resident
MAPLETON - A Mapleton man is facing weapon charges after a local resident claimed someone pointed a gun at them.
Minto council approves 2020 budget, tax levy increase of 5%
MINTO – The Town of Minto has passed a 2020 budget with a 5.1% tax levy increase.
Wellington North awards street construction tenders at special meeting
KENILWORTH - Wellington North has awarded the tender for construction on Fergus Street South in Mount Forest to Moorefield Excavating Ltd.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to over 100
GUELPH – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region has risen to over 100, including the first death attributed to the virus.
First responders pay tribute to local health care workers
PALMERSTON – For Chris Harrow, taking part in a show of support for local health care workers on April 3 was an easy decision.
Make ‘n Move Minto offers fun for kids
MINTO – Local youngsters are invited to join in for Make ‘n Move Minto Mondays and…
Yarn Bomb Egg Hunt underway
MINTO – A Yarn Bomb Egg Hunt sponsored by True North Tribe and the Town of Minto will wrap up…
Minto mayor, CAO hosting interactive online sessions
MINTO – Mayor George Bridge and CAO Derrick Thomson will be conducting interactive Facebook sessions every Thursday at 11am to address local COVID-19 concerns.
Local youths donate newspaper route pay to hospital
ARTHUR – Four local newspaper carriers are donating their paycheque to the Groves Hospital Foundation as a personal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caressant Care directs all staff to wear surgical masks on the job
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd. is now requiring all staff to wear surgical masks.
First responders pay tribute to health care workers in Palmerston
PALMERSTON - First responders saluted local health care workers here on April 3 with a drive-by tribute.