OTTAWA – Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae was appointed chief government whip of Ontario on April 7.
Community News
Fergus celebrates Scottish heritage on Tartan Day
FERGUS – Tartan Day is a day to be proud of one’s clan and its tartan.
Mapleton sheep farmers named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers
MAPLETON – Romy and Ryan Schill of Circle R Livestock and Revolution Wool have been named winners of Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program for 2025, and will go on to represent the province at the national level.
Clifford’s Life Outdoor Show a hit with nature enthusiasts
CLIFFORD – The Life Outdoors Show was held at the Clifford and Community Centre on April 5 and 6.
Mount Forest BIA proposes switch to LED lighting downtown
KENILWORTH – LED lighting could be coming to Mount Forest’s downtown core.
Grand River Conservation Authority issues flood warnings in Drayton
MAPLETON – Drayton was one of many areas for which the Grand River Conservation Authority issued a flood warning message last week.
Minto wins OBIAA award of excellence, Move to Minto
MINTO – The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) hosted the 2025 BIA Awards Gala on March 31, celebrating the achievements of Ontario’s Business Improvement Areas (BIAs).
Reflections
The two most important “celebrations” in Christian faith are next week. If there is still a big kid inside you, your brain just perked up and said “Hey, the most important celebration is Christmas – yay presents! - but it’s only April, what are you talking about?”
Household hazardous waste mobile depot in Riverstown for April
RIVERSTOWN – The mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) depot has moved to the Riverstown Waste facility and will be there throughout April.
Clifford Lions Club reforming
MINTO – The Clifford Lions Club is reforming and would like to become the Minto and District Lions Club instead.
Palmerston hosts 64 curling teams for championship tournament
MINTO – The 2025 Elementary Curling Championship was hosted at the Palmerston Curling Club from April 3 to 6.
Mapleton hosts EmpowerHER Day series with help from firefighters
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton’s economic development and recreation departments, with support from local community groups and businesses, have created an “EmpowerHER Day series.”
Three minor variances approved in Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Three minor variances were approved in Wellington North during a public meeting in which no members of the public voiced questions, comments or concerns.
Mount Forest Green Team to host Earth Day clean-up event
MOUNT FOREST – Five years ago Rhoda Seibert created the Mount Forest Green Team. And now the team is thriving, with over 30 members and a passion for the environment.
Community Christian School to host bazaar, auction at PMD Arena
DRAYTON – The Community Christian School here is preparing for Bazaar Day – a fundraiser for the school that takes place every 18 months.