Community News

MINTO – Two new businesses in Palmerston received signage grants as approved by Minto council on May 6.

NORTH WELLINGTON – Fergus-based company Wightman donated to two local hospitals last month. 

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a tentative financing plan to upgrade Arthur’s wastewater treatment plant – with hopes of securing grants to ease pressure on the municipality. 

WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP officials say they received a report on May 12 about a vehicle found in the ditch at the corner of Line 4 and East West Luther Townline.

WELLINGTON NORTH – Emergency crews responded to an agricultural property near the intersection of Highway 6 and Sideroad 2, south of Mount Forest, on May 10 at about 10am.

CLIFFORD – A community pantry in Clifford is being relocated, due to weather issues. 

PALMERSTON – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston is once again happy to support Royal Terrace resident outings by covering the costs of bus transportation for April to December this year.

PALMERSTON – Clark Ag Systems held the grand opening of its Palmerston location on April 25.

MAPLETON – On May 3, Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North fire services got together to tackle the Ontario Fire College Mobile Live Fire Training Unit.

KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a minor variance that permits the construction of a new grain bin on a two-hectare property at 9820 Highway 6. 

PALMERSTON – A new beauty salon, owned by a young entrepreneur, is slated to hold its grand opening very soon.

KENILWORTH – Agricultural, commercial and rural industrial uses are now permitted on a lot beside the Riverstown Waste Facility.