Community News

MINTO - Current Minto Fire Chief Chris Harrow has been appointed as the new Director of Fire Services for both municipalities.

MAPLETON - All park open spaces and tennis courts within Mapleton Township, including the already open walking trails, were officially opened on Tuesday.

DRAYTON - For the first time since the Second World War, the Drayton Fair has been cancelled.

MAPLETON – Construction in Mapleton was down in April, compared to the same month the previous yea

MOUNT FOREST – A local business has closed down temporarily after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Supporting the community – A bottle drive organized by a group of Palmerston residents last month raised $3,600 for the Palmerston Food Bank and the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.