Tarts Galore – The annual Tarts Galore festival was held on May 13 at Alma Presbyterian Church…
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Coronation Planting of 65 native trees in honour of King Charles III in Drayton
Coronation planting – Alma’s Girl Guides, Sparks, Embers, and Pathfinders joined forces with Trees for Mapleton to plant 65 native trees on the grounds surrounding Conestoga Crest in Drayton on May 6.
Foodapalooza features food, crafts, music
Food, fun and more – Hosted by Home Town Hot Dogs and Sausages, along with the Drayton Kinsmen,…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington receives donation from Blessings to You Centre
Donation from Blessings – The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston has donated $5,000 to Big…
Volunteers help with ball diamond cleanup
Ball diamond cleanup – Over 30 local volunteers helped with a cleanup at the ball diamonds in…
Grand opening for Roc N’ Dukes Pet Supplies
Pet supplies – A grand opening for Roc N’ Dukes Pet Supplies was held on May 2, with local…
Guild casting for Summer Youth Theatre
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is casting for its first Summer Youth Theatre production since 2019.
Dexter Armstrong donates to Wigs for Kids
Hair today, wig tomorrow – Dexter Armstrong, 6, of Palmerston, has once again donated his long locks to charity.
Wellington Heights break activities promote mental health and wellness
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) students participated in a week of activities designed to promote positive mental health and wellness during the daily lunch break from May 1 to 5.
Garden Festival, firefighters breakfast set for June 3 at Harriston-Minto arena
HARRISTON – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society is gearing up for its 20th annual garden festival on June 3.
Mapleton bumps CIP budget by $10,000 to cover more projects
MAPLETON – A $10,000 increase to the township’s 2023 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) budget has been approved by council.
Lovers of the Birds: Yellow Warbler
I can’t say for sure if I have ever seen a yellow warbler. I know that because I have added question marks.
Jimmy Keys show to support Kinsmen project
HARRISTON – The Kinsmen Club of Harriston is hosting a performance by international entertainer Jimmy Keys to raise funds for a community project.
Reflections: Psalm 51:1–4 The New International Version
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
Blaze Wiradharma creates sports-themed mural in Harriston
Sporting life – Artist Blaze Wiradharma was busy working on the latest public art display for the Town of Minto last week, a sports-themed mural on the Cox Sanitation building in Harriston.