WELLINGTON COUNTY – A flood warning has been issued for the Conestogo River through Drayton in the wake of heavy rainfall yesterday and through last night.
Community News
Metz Giant Pumpkin Challenge weigh-in celebration on Sept. 25
METZ – The 2021 Metz Community Giant Pumpkin and Zucchini challenge wraps up with a weigh-in celebration on Sept. 25.
Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival held on Sept. 18.
Harvest Festival – The Mapleton Drayton Agricultural Society’s Harvest Festival brought the…
Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society awards scholarships
Scholarships – Shayna Morphy, left, and Nina Hiddema each won a $1,000 academic scholarship…
Modified Harriston-Minto fair features bale animals, beef diner
Who let the cows out? - A Who Let the Cows Out? Town Tour was among the events at the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society’s modified fall fair. For a donation to the fair participants could have a herd of cows planted on a someone’s lawn
Golf day proceeds to support swimming pool project
MOUNT FOREST – The 2021 River Classic day of golf will be held at Pike Lake Golf Centre on Sept. 29, with tee times available from 9am to 2pm.
New ER and Ambulatory / Oncology Unit a visionary project
MOUNT FOREST – The opening of a new Emergency Department and Ambulatory/Oncology Unit at Louise Marshall Hospital this month was the product of visionary thinking, a decade of planning, years of fundraising and 24 months of construction.
Clifford Horticulture Society holds meeting
CLIFFORD - President Vic Palmer is ready to announce that the Clifford and District Horticultural Society hosted its first information meeting of 2021 on Sept. 21 at the Clifford Community Hall.
Golden bicycles support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
MOUNT FOREST – The downtown area here is once again lined with golden bicycles in support of…
Game on for Minto Youth Action Council
Youth games night – The Minto Youth Action Council hosted an outdoor games night on Sept. 18…
Vendors sought for Kris Kringle Market planned in Palmerston in November
PALMERSTON - All Aboard Palmerston and local businesses are currently seeking vendors to line the streets of downtown Palmerston at their annual Kris Kringle Market.
Drayton Entertainment Theatre draw winner receives $83,410
CAMBRIDGE - Summer came to an exciting end for Vanda OstojicMiddel of St. Thomas, winner of Drayton Entertainment’s August Ultimate 50/50 draw. OstojicMiddel took home a final jackpot of $83,410.
Ontario maple syrup producers launch new fall event
KEMPTVILLE - The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA) has announced the launch of a new event in Ontario, Fall in Love with Maple.
Comedian/hypnotist brings act to Norgan
PALMERSTON - All Aboard Palmerston is gearing up to bring the community together for a night of laughter, refreshments, and stand-up comedy.
Mayor’s Golf Tournament raises $12,000 for minor hockey, school playground
MINTO – Local minor hockey players and students at Palmerston Public School will be the beneficiaries of $12,000 raised at the 2021 Minto Mayor’s Golf Tournament.