MINTO – A long-term plan for the grounds surrounding the Harriston-Minto Community Complex has been approved in principal by town council.
Community News
Total council remuneration up by $26,000 in Mapleton last year
MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was up by about $26,831 in 2023.
County awards tender for Bosworth Bridge replacement
GUELPH – Wellington County council has awarded the tender for a $6.6-million project to replace the Bosworth Bridge on Wellington Road 7 in Mapleton to Looby Builders Ltd.
Sunday gun hunting to be allowed in Minto
MINTO – Hunting with guns will be allowed here on Sundays, following a unanimous decision of town council.
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival makes Top 100 Ontario Festivals list
MOUNT FOREST – On Feb. 28, the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival was once again named one of the Top 100 Festivals in the province by Festival and Events Ontario (FEO).
Alma Optimist Club hosts annual Toy Show and Sale on March 10
ALMA – Alma Optimists Club members are busy preparing for this weekend’s toy show and sale.
Arthur and Alma teams join the fun at Bowl for Kids event
WELLINGTON NORTH – Members of the Arthur and Alma communities came out on March 3 to take part in Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington’s Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser.
Local clubs donate to Palmerston Hospital’s MRI Campaign
HARRISTON – The Harriston Kinsmen have committed to a $30,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign over the next five years.
Arthur scene for Saturday night wrestling rumble
ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists had the local community centre rumbling when they brought 365 Pro Wrestling to town on March 2.
Spectacular sunset near Damascus
DAMASCUS – Trees and a farmhouse are silhouetted by a spectacular sunset near Damascus on Feb. 22.
Comedy show at The Crown
HARRISTON – The Crown Harriston Cultural Centre is offering comedy fans a chance to catch a couple of rising stars at the local venue on March 23.
Harriston Rising Chili Cookoff
HARRISTON - Harriston Rising hosted its annual chili cookoff at the Harriston Legion on March 1.
Local meat processors receiving $246,000 in funding for facility upgrades
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two Arthur-area meat processors will receive an influx of federal and provincial tax dollars for facility upgrades.
Mapleton officials irked at rejection of funding application for arena upgrades
MAPLETON – Officials here are upset the township’s latest application for Infrastructure Canada funding to upgrade the PMD Arena and Community Centre was rejected and are seeking to take their case directly to the minister in charge.
Wellington North council approves $700,000 land purchase in Arthur
ARTHUR - The Township of Wellington North is purchasing a 4.88-acre lot at the dead end of Gordon Street in Arthur for future work related to the community's wastewater treatment plant.