ARTHUR– The U11 Arthur Twisters (White) girls softball team recently added another victory to their season – this time at the Arthur Fall Fair parade.
Community News
Minto treasurer receives Suzanna Dieleman award
MINTO – Minto treasurer Gordon Duff, centre, was awarded the Suzanna Dieleman award at the Municipal Finance Officers’ Association (MFOA) meeting earlier this month.
Council approves Arthur heritage plaque honouring early feminist
KENILWORTH – Plans are underway for a historic plaque in Arthur honouring early Canadian feminist Margarette Rae Morrison Luckock.
Drayton Youth Centre’s 25th anniversary celebration a success
MAPLETON – The Drayton Youth Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary on Sept. 13 with a barbecue, balloons, fire trucks, cotton candy, painting, Waddies games and prizes.
Saugeen Connects SSUP comes to seasonal close with 46 businesses launched
WELLINGTON COUNTY – After a successful fourth summer, Saugeen Connects wishes to thank sponsors, participants and contributors who made this summer’s Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) possible.
New crosswalks in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Standing in the centre of Arthur’s Smith Street on Sept. 19, Wellington North Mayor Andy Lennox cut the ribbon on a new crosswalk described as the first of its kind in the community.
Euchre at the Legion
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 will be holding progressive euchre every other Sunday at 1pm.
Mapleton welcomes Your Neighbourhood Table restaurant
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson, back, attended a ribbon cutting on Sept. 18 for Your Neighbourhood Table, a restaurant on Highway 86 in Mapleton.
Saugeen Conservation names new general manager
FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has appointed Erik Downing as its general manager/secretary-treasurer.
Volunteer, newcomer event draws hundreds
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest and District Sports Complex was buzzing with excitement on Sept. 12, as the annual Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event welcomed both new and preexisting members of the Wellington North community.
New walking trail south of Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Copernicus Mapleton Trail is now open.
Council supports application to sever Mapleton farm in half
MAPLETON – A farm between Moorefield and Conestogo Lake is set to be severed into two near-equal lots.
Palmerston Big Dig 2026 business meeting in October
PALMERSTON – The Minto Chamber of Commerce is set to host its Big Dig 2026 business meeting regarding upcoming construction projects.
Letter to the Editor: Youth centre thanks Kinsmen, firefighters, entertainers, businesses, community members
Twenty-five years is a long time for a youth centre to thrive in a small town. The Drayton Youth Centre has many people to thank for this longevity.
Mapleton to fill vacant council seat through application process
MAPLETON – A vacant council seat in the Township of Mapleton will be filled through an application process.