MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton granted an athletic bursary to Parker Douglas, Gavin Walls and Cooper Frook (not pictured) during its Dec. 9 meeting.
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Council approves four bungalow townhouses in Mount Forest
KENILWORTH – Despite push back from neighbours and councillors, a new single storey townhouse building with four units is coming to Mount Forest.
Kenilworth cowgirl wins big at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
TORONTO – Kaitlyn Wagg remembers clearly the first time she made the trip from her hometown of Kenilworth to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Neighbours, township at odds over proposed Moorefield development
MAPLETON – Developers hope to build six homes on a mostly vacant lot on Booth Street East in Moorefield.
Santa visits Mount Forest for breakfast
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club hosted its Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 13, which was well attended by the community.
Mount Forest Legion celebrates poster, literary contest winners
MOUNT FOREST – Fostering remembrance in youth through creativity is the goal for Legions across Canada when they host their annual poster and literary competition for students.
Rae announces over $700,000 for police
PERTH-WELLINGTON – On Dec. 11, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced the province will spend over $700,000 to fund local police service programs.
Clifford’s Life Outdoors Show supported by council for $1,500
MINTO – Council here will, for the third year, support Clifford’s Life Outdoors Show.
New fees, charges approved at Mount Forest cemetery
KENILWORTH – Wellington North is raising prices at the Mount Forest cemetery in an attempt to reach full cost recovery.
Rink project at PMD Arena in Drayton to cost $3 million
MAPLETON – The replacement of the rink and refrigeration system at the PMD Arena in Drayton will cost Mapleton $2,944,782, and be completed by Ball Construction Limited.
Wellington North approves budget, 3.2% tax levy increase
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North council has approved the township's 2026 budget, including a tax levy increase of 3.16%.
Holstein parade draws crowds Dec. 13
HOLSTEIN – The guest of honour hitched a ride on a wagon pulled by horses during Holstein’s Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 13.
Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation to ‘light up’ hospital until Dec. 23
MOUNT FOREST – The Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation is hoping to once again make things a little brighter for the staff and patients who will be spending time at the hospital this holiday season.
Westario announces proposed sale to ERTH Corporation
BROCKTON – Westario Power, which supplies electricity to communities in the Town of Minto, has announced the proposed sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation.