MAPLETON – Every autumn, both here and across Canada, a range of “Culture Days” events celebrate arts and culture in local communities.
Community News
Minto hosts celebration of Indigenous culture
HARRISTON – Minto’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) committee welcomes all to celebrate Indigenous culture on Sept. 25 from 6 to 8pm at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, 111 George St. S. in Harriston.
Drayton Youth Centre celebrates 25th anniversary with community event
DRAYTON – Since Sept. 24, 1999, the Drayton Youth Centre (DYC) has provided a place for youth to spend time, socialize and participate in a range of activities.
Wellington North council briefs
KENILWORTH – The following business came out of the Aug. 26 meeting of Wellington North council.
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair returns for 165th year
HARRISTON – The 165th Harriston-Minto Fall Fair is just around the corner.
Donation to Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion officials say Branch 134 is a proud sponsor of the Mount Forest Patriots Jr. ‘C’ hockey team.
Terry Fox Run returns to Drayton on Sept. 15
MAPLETON – Drayton is set to host its annual Terry Fox Run, raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation alongside the rest of the country.
Beautifying Arthur
ARTHUR – Volunteers in the Walker Industries employee program Brooke-Lynn Richardson and Allie Walmsley trimmed shrubs and perennials at the Welcome to Arthur sign located at Highway 6 and Wellington Road 109 on Aug. 23.
Mary Lynne Forrest golf tournament raises $60,000 for hospitals
CLIFFORD – The Forrest family and local communities joined forces to raise $60,000 for two hospitals in need.
Celebrate arts, culture with free activities in Minto
MINTO – The Town of Minto joins this year’s national celebration of arts and culture by hosting a large variety of free events and activities for Culture Days in Minto.
Reflections: God is Spirit
I am sitting here thinking about what I did today. Here are the highlights”
Arthur Fall Fair introduces 2024 ambassador candidates
ARTHUR – The Arthur Fall Fair will crown its ambassadors on Sept. 8, the last day of the four-day fair.
Fastball funding
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Imperials Fastball Team was recently the recipient of funding from The Blessings to You Centre.
Mount Forest school set to re-open in September
MOUNT FOREST – Following a fire in January, St. Mary Catholic School here has been closed to students and staff. But it is set to welcome students back, beginning the second week of school.
Mapleton approves nearly $500,000 for firefighting equipment
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a purchase of $491,700 worth of firefighting equipment.