WELLINGTON COUNTY – The decision by municipal councils in Minto and Wellington North to share a fire department management team, while approved at separate May 19 video-conference meetings, sparked considerable discussion in both municipalities and was not unanimous in either.
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No swimming, day camps in Wellington North this summer
WELLINGTON NORTH – Summer day camps and activities at outdoor pools in both Arthur and Mount Forest have been cancelled for the summer, the township has announced.
Longtime firefighters Bramhill and Geiger retire from Minto Fire
MINTO – Two longtime firefighters have recently retired from the Town of Minto’s fire…
Vacation Bible School cancelled
DRAYON – There will be no Vacation Bible School here this summer The VBS committee announced May…
Local business donates $30,000 to local hospitals for COVID-19 relief efforts
ELMIRA – Elmira Pet Products has made financial donations to COVID-19 projects in the communities…
Building department resumes full services in Mapleton
MAPLETON – The building department here has resumed full service.
Minto, Wellington North to share fire department management team
MINTO - Current Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow has been appointed as the new Director of Fire Services for both municipalities.
Mapleton opens parks, tennis courts, ball diamonds, skateparks
MAPLETON - All park open spaces and tennis courts within Mapleton Township, including the already open walking trails, were officially opened on Tuesday.
Agricultural society cancels Drayton Fair
DRAYTON - For the first time since the Second World War, the Drayton Fair has been cancelled.
Mapleton building activity down in April but year-to-date value higher
MAPLETON – Construction in Mapleton was down in April, compared to the same month the previous yea
Business closes temporarily after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
MOUNT FOREST – A local business has closed down temporarily after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
Budget variance report shows Mapleton headed for deficit
MAPLETON – The township of Mapleton is on track for a year-end deficit of more than $100,000 according to a first quarter operating budget variance report.
Developer provides details of partnership proposal for Alma seniors complex
ALMA – Mapleton council has received more details of an offer of partnership from a local developer on a proposed retirement complex of up to 250 units here.
Councillor questions continued local state of emergency
MAPLETON – While the province remains under a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some council members here are questioning the need for the township to do so.
Most conservation areas remain closed as provincial parks open for limited day use
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Most local conservation authority parks remain closed for now, despite the Ontario government’s May 9 announcement that provincial parks have reopened for limited day use this week.