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Skaters enjoy the outdoor rink at PMD arena
Skating in Drayton – Twin sisters Sarah, left, and Nicole Forester enjoy a Sunday afternoon…
Most Canadians say borders should be closed
VANCOUVER – What happens when heightened anxiety from a deadly surge in new coronavirus…
Christmas Spirit House and Business Decorating Contest winners receive prizes
PALMERSTON – Winners of the Christmas Spirit House and Business Decorating Contest in Palmerston…
Pandemic exhaustion is setting in
By Jennifer Doelman As we persevere through yet another lockdown, the public health crisis of…
SEDC funding positions to assist businesses
MINTO – Saugeen Economic Development Corporation is funding two positions to assist businesses in…
Winter scene along Minto Line 12
Winter scene – A stream, a little snow and some sunshine created a pleasing winter scene…
Report recommends $38-million diversion of river around Harriston
MINTO – Redirecting the Maitland River around Harriston is the ultimate long-term solution to flooding problems in the town, states a major report that recommends working in stages to complete and fund the $38-million project over the next two decades.
North Wellington long-term care facilities receive provincial COVID-19 funding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The province is providing $424,000 in funding to help long-term care homes in northern Wellington cope with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mapleton council meetings now on YouTube
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Township of Mapleton announced on Jan. 15 that council meetings are now being recorded and uploaded to the township’s YouTube account after each meeting.
Council approves re-zoning to facilitate townhouse development
HARRISTON – Minto council has approved a zoning amendment to allow an 18-unit townhouse development at the north end of King and Queen Streets here.
With school trips cancelled some local farmers offer virtual farm visits
WELLINGTON NORTH - In the absence of school trips due to the pandemic, two area farms are offering virtual trips so children can learn about farming and where their food comes from.
Mapleton lifts ban on large fires
MAPLETON – The ban on fires more than 2m by 2m in size was implemented on Jan. 13, in response to the current stay-at-home order.
Wellington North, Mapleton building departments still processing permit applications
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Wellington North and Mapleton building departments will continue to accept building permit applications and issue permits through the current province-wide state of emergency.
MP John Nater announces support for Legions in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Local MP John Nater recently announced the allocation of long-awaited emergency support funds for nine local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion.