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UGDSB offering summer supports for students with mental health needs, special education needs
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is offering a number of supports for students and families throughout the summer months.
Arthur Public School principal receives surprise retirement messages
Retirement – On June 25 Arthur Public School principal Amanda Leathem found a surprise on the…
St. John Catholic School students celebrate grad differently this year
ARTHUR – St. John Catholic School in Arthur celebrated its Grade 8 Graduation on June 23 a…
Pandemic impacts fundraising efforts for planned BMX/Skateboard park in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting fundraising efforts for a planned BMX/Skatepark facility here.
Four artists offer insights for webinar
MINTO - The Minto Arts Council is hosting a special online event on June 29 from 7:30 to 8:45pm.
Minto installs new community flagpole
MINTO - Officials say the designated flagpole "will be made available to community organizations who wish to fly a flag in honour of an event or a special cause."
Wellington North supports concept of shared drainage superintendent
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here has directed staff to work toward an agreement to share a drainage superintendent with the Town of Minto.
Wellington North council approves CIP grants for businesses in downtown Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North has approved Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants worth a combined $17,500 toward work on four properties on Mount Forest’s Main Street.
Town to form new subcommittee to support marginalized voices
MINTO – A subcommittee will be formed here to seek ways to provide support for “marginalized voices” within the community.
Harriston Rising organizing Canada Day sing-along
HARRISTON – The Harriston Rising committee is encouraging local residents to join in a…
Minto Pride decorated downtowns in the municipality
Downtown Pride – Plans for the second annual Minto Pride in the Park event had to be…
Clifford Takeout claims prize in 2020 PitchIt Minto competition
MINTO - The Town of Minto and LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre have announced the winner of the 2020 PitchIt Minto Business Plan Competition.
Minto launching campaign promoting safe shopping
MINTO – The Town of Minto is launching a campaign to encourage loyalty to local merchants and promote the community as a safe shopping destination.
Cooling off at the Drayton Splash Pad
Cooling off – The Drayton Splash Pad at ABC Park was opened for the season on June 19. Among…