MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce’s “Think Minto First” fundraising program, launched in 2015 to promote and support local businesses while raising funds for groups and organizations, has exceeded $121,000 in gift certificate sales since 2017.
Community News
Free eye exams offered through Clifford Rotary and Clifford Country Store
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Club, in partnership with Clifford Country Store, is hosting an eye clinic on May 9 and 10 at the Clifford Community Hall. This clinic is open to all residents of Minto.
‘Think Minto First’ gift cards provided to those in need through donations from community Christmas Dinner
MINTO – Organizers of the Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner have found another way to give back to the community.
Spring into active lifestyle – tips to keep you moving
The average adult in North America spends more than eight hours a day sitting, reclining or lying down.
Plant sale in support of Cancer Patient Services
Pansy sale – Cancer Patient Services pansy sale coordinator Shirley Richardson is shown with a family that came to the Mount Forest Greenhouse on April 21 for the event.
Mental health, drug awareness discussion at Crown Harriston
HARRISTON – The Crown Harriston Cultural Centre and Tailored Films are hosting an awareness event to promote mental health and drug awareness on May 7.
Bonny McDougall named Senior of the Year in Wellington North
ARTHUR - Bonny McDougall was awarded Wellington North's 2023 Senior of the Year before roughly 200 residents and volunteers at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on April 21.
Mount Forest kickboxing club ‘made some noise’ at Nationals
MOUNT FOREST – When 14 athletes from Rise Combat and Fitness here competed at the Canadian Kickboxing Nationals in Niagara Falls recently, 13 of them won gold, silver or bronze, said coach David Reeves.
Survey results suggest most Wellington North residents satisfied with quality of life
KENILWORTH – Recent results from a survey of some Wellington North residents suggest many are happy with their quality of life in the township.
Wellington North receives funding for Smith Street project in Arthur
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Wellington North will receive more than $1 million in provincial funding for the reconstruction of Smith Street in Arthur.
David Emery, Al Dietrich place first in Arthur Seniors shuffleboard event
ARTHUR – The Arthur Seniors winter session of Shuffleboard ran from Jan. 18 to March 15, with 20 players participating.
Reflections: Resurrection hope
The last time I wrote I talked about hope. That human beings are through-and-through creatures of hope. That there is almost nothing we can’t bear so long as we have hope, and there is not much we can bear without it.
Deputy CBO appointed for Mapleton
MAPLETON – Tim Schwartzentruber has been appointed deputy chief building official for the township.
Breakfast with mayor event well attended
Mayor’s breakfast - The annual Minto Mayor’s Breakfast, held on April 14 at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, was attended by a large crowd of local business and community members.
Royal Canadian Legion Poster and Literacy Competition winner announced
Poster winner – Palmerston Public School student Callie Cole won first place at both branch and zone levels in the Royal Canadian Legion Poster and Literacy Competition for her entry in the Intermediate Colour Poster category.