MAPLETON — The Trees for Mapleton initiative has successfully reached its goal, marking a significant milestone for the community’s environmental efforts.
Community News
London’s 5th annual 5k Run/Walk for Diabetes
LONDON – Type Diabeat It announces the 5th annual 5k Run/Walk for Diabetes, set to take place on Sept. 7 at Springbank Park from 8am to 12pm.
New crosswalks in Arthur, Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township will cut ribbons for two new crosswalks this September, and residents are invited to celebrate.
Two sisters bring Terry Fox Run to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Two sisters are bringing the Terry Fox Run to Palmerston next month to continue honouring the unwavering determination of the late Canadian athlete, Terry Fox.
Listowel author publishes children’s book about navigating grief
LISTOWEL – Author Deborah Dickson’s debut children’s book Always Kiss Me Goodnight is now available at North Perth Hospice in Listowel and Heritage Funeral homes in Palmerston, Drayton and Arthur.
New water heaters set to be installed at PMD arena before hockey season starts
DRAYTON – The water heaters at Drayton’s PMD arena, installed in 2012, have reached the end of their useful life.
Council supports severance application to build concrete plant in Arthur
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has unanimously supported an application to sever an industrial lot in order to build a concrete plant in Arthur, despite concerns raised by a delegate to council.
Council reaffirms plans to decommission old Mount Forest pool, build new
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has reaffirmed its plan to scrap the Mount Forest pool and build a new one in a new location, despite community objections to the plan.
Mount Forest Leos aim to fill school bus with donated snacks
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Leos will be at Foodland here from 11am until 7pm on Aug. 16, collecting donations to help ensure kids in the community have enough snacks for their school lunches.
All Aboard Palmerston to host annual Tiny Trains event
PALMERSTON – All Aboard Palmerston is bringing a new twist to its annual September Tiny Trains event.
Rourke Martin scores first goal of Special Olympics All-Star Game
OHIO – He shoots, he scores!
‘Sow it, Grow it, Show it’ is theme of Palmerston Fair
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Fair will be returning to the town for six days of fun.
REVIEW: Lots of talent laid bare in Naked Radio
DRAYTON – The title of the latest show at the Drayton Festival Theatre is intriguing enough, and the concept is even better.
Record-breaking attendance at ‘best ever’ Drayton Fair
MAPLETON – Officials say last weekend’s 167th Drayton Fair was a “resounding success.”
Mapleton to celebrate agriculture at Drayton Fair, Aug. 9 to 11
MAPLETON – “So many new things are going on” at the Drayton Fair this year.