DRAYTON – There’s LED lighting, upgraded bleachers, new surfacing, and updates to bathrooms and a concession building at the Drayton ball diamonds.
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Hamilton cyclist dead after being struck by vehicle
MAPLETON – A Hamilton senior is dead after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bike here on Sunday. Emergency crews were called to the scene, on Wellington Road 12 between Wellington Road 8 and 12th Line, on April 16 at about 3pm.
Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show draws large crowds to see latest in agriculture
DRAYTON – The Drayton Kinsmen Farm Show made a successful return to the PMD arena complex after a three-year pandemic-related absence.
Wellness focus of Lighthouse Festival coming to Wellington North, Minto
MOUNT FOREST – A wellness festival promoting everyday activities that support both physical and mental health is planned for the fall in Wellington North and Minto.
Warning booms and buoys being installed at GRCA dams
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be installing warning booms or buoys upstream of dams to alert paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away.
Family of artists collaborates on exhibition at Minto gallery
HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council’s latest exhibit, Three Views of Ontario, opened on April 4, with an artists reception held April 6.
Outdoor rink, change rooms proposed on Drayton-area farm
MAPLETON – Owners of a farm on the eastern edge of Drayton are seeking a rezoning to allow the creation of an outdoor ice rink and change rooms.
Town to recognize Clifford pioneer cemetery as historically significant
CLIFFORD – The Town of Minto is making plans to recognize an inactive cemetery site here as historically significant.
Minto Tuff Truck Challenge set for April 29 in Harriston
HARRISTON – The mud will fly once again at the Harriston Kinsmen Club’s spring 2023 Minto Tuff Truck Challenge.
Easter Egg Scramble at Legion
Egg Scramble – Jessica Cummings, left, helps her daughters Katiane and Kaylee with crafts at the…
Eagles tribute headed to Drayton theatre
DRAYTON – The songs and sound of the legendary 1970s group the Eagles will be recreated as Friends of Drayton Festival Theatre present Take It Easy - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute for two performances only on April 15 at 2 and 7:30pm at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
Ian Bell to play Basement Café at Harriston library on April 21
HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council’s next Basement Café concert will feature the multi-talented Ian Bell.
Egg hunt in Harriston
Egg hunters – Town of Minto Optimists held Easter egg hunts in Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston…
County hopes to find permanent funding for IMPACT team
GUELPH – County of Wellington officials are seeking funding to extend the local Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team (IMPACT).
Reflections: Greatest celebration
Holy week is past and the death and resurrection of Jesus was celebrated by Christians as the…