MAPLETON – A public meeting was held on June 11 regarding a zoning change application at J-M Building Contractors in Alma.
Community News
Hockey player Ty Martin receives $250 athletic bursary
MAPLETON – Council here presented a $250 athletic bursary cheque to Woolwich Wildcats U13 player Ty Martin on June 11.
WHSS Ultimate Frisbee team placed first in tournament
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School Ultimate Frisbee team placed first in their tournament on May 17.
Blessings to You Centre donates $7,000 to fund families in Minto and Mapleton
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Blessings to You Centre supports the Community Resource Centre in Fergus by providing funds for Minto and Mapleton families.
Bill Nelson recognized for 45 years of realtor service
MOUNT FOREST– Mount Forest Coldwell Banker WIN Reality Brokerage owner and broker of record Bill Nelson was recognized on May 29 by the Realtors Association of Grey Bruce Owen Sound (RAGBOS) for 45 years of service.
NDSS Students’ displayed their art at the Minto Arts Council Gallery
MINTO – The Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS) Student Art Show was displayed at the Minto Arts Council Gallery from June 4 to 15.
Lovers of the Birds
This spring, my sister-in-love Mary invited me to spend some time with her and her son Christopher, a delightful, intelligent Downs man.
Royal Terrace Long-term Care raises over $600 towards Alzheimer’s Society
PALMERSTON– Residents of Royal Terrace Long-Term Care participated in the IG Wealth Walk for Alzheimer’s.
WHSS students’ perform a ‘Zombie Prom’ musical
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School performed a Zombie Prom musical on May 30, 31, and June 1.
Clifford Rotarian Celebration Square gets new LED sign
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotarian Celebration Square is functioning with a new LED sign under the clock.
New program offers ‘Summer Snax’ to families in need in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hunger doesn’t take a break when summer vacation starts at the end of June, but student nutrition programs do. It’s a problem the Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington is hoping to alleviate with the launch of its Summer Snax Program.
Former councillor Dennis Craven named Mapleton’s senior of the year
MAPLETON – Mapleton’s senior of the year for 2024 is former longtime councillor Dennis Craven. He was presented the award during a Mapleton council meeting attended by his family, including his children and grandchildren.
Sunday gun hunting ban to be reviewed in Mapleton
MAPLETON – A rule prohibiting hunting with firearms on Sundays is set to be reviewed by Township of Mapleton staff. Resident Ray Kuper asked Mapleton council on June 11 to allow people to hunt with guns on Sundays.
High school raises over $40,000 at Relay For Life event
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) hosted its 20th Relay For Life event on June 7.
Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club receives $140,000 grant
MOUNT FOREST – A $140,600 Trillium capital grant has been awarded to the Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club, which officials say will give the organization a much-needed shot in the arm in the form of facility upgrades.