MINTO – The price of cleaning the ice has gone up over the last few years, Minto council has learned.
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Norwell District Secondary School curling teams compete at CWOSSA
PALMERSTON - The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Girls and Boys Curling teams competed at CWOSSA in Shelburne on Feb. 27.
Symposium in Minto open to performing arts community
MINTO – Registration is now open for a province-wide performing arts symposium to be held here in May. The Reaseau SPARC (Supporting Arts in Rural and Remote Communities) Network will hold its biennial symposium in Minto from May 23 to 26.
Ab and Bonnie Hesselink pledge $500,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation launched its MRI+ Campaign in 2023, hoping to raise $8 million by 2026. And on March 7, Ab and Bonnie Hesselink, who reside outside of Elora, made a major pledge towards that goal: $500,000.
Remuneration for Minto council members over $180,000 in 2023
MINTO – The total cost of paying local politicians in Minto increased by over $13,000 last year. A report shows salary and expenses paid to members of Minto council between Nov. 16, 2022 and Nov. 15, 2023 totalled $181,256.
Council approves Harriston fairgrounds plan in principle
MINTO – A long-term plan for the grounds surrounding the Harriston-Minto Community Complex has been approved in principal by town council.
Total council remuneration up by $26,000 in Mapleton last year
MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was up by about $26,831 in 2023.
County awards tender for Bosworth Bridge replacement
GUELPH – Wellington County council has awarded the tender for a $6.6-million project to replace the Bosworth Bridge on Wellington Road 7 in Mapleton to Looby Builders Ltd.
Sunday gun hunting to be allowed in Minto
MINTO – Hunting with guns will be allowed here on Sundays, following a unanimous decision of town council.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival makes Top 100 Ontario Festivals list
MOUNT FOREST – On Feb. 28, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival was once again named one of the Top 100 Festivals in the province by Festival and Events Ontario (FEO).
Alma Optimist Club hosts annual Toy Show and Sale on March 10
ALMA – Alma Optimists Club members are busy preparing for this weekend’s toy show and sale.
Arthur and Alma teams join the fun at Bowl for Kids event
WELLINGTON NORTH – Members of the Arthur and Alma communities came out on March 3 to take part in Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser.
Local clubs donate to Palmerston Hospital’s MRI Campaign
HARRISTON – The Harriston Kinsmen have committed to a $30,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign over the next five years.
Arthur scene for Saturday night wrestling rumble
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists had the local community centre rumbling when they brought 365 Pro Wrestling to town on March 2.
Spectacular sunset near Damascus
DAMASCUS – Trees and a farmhouse are silhouetted by a spectacular sunset near Damascus on Feb. 22.