Industry Day - Grand River Raceway’s annual Industry Day event took place on Aug. 5 with driver Doug McNair winning the Battle Of The Belles with Karma Seelster and Jody Jamieson winning the Battle Of Waterloo with Sports Obsession.
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Busy weekend in Mapleton, Minto – fair, street party, story telling on tap
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There will be plenty of activity in the northern portion of the county this weekend, as Mapleton residents gear up for the annual Drayton Fair, while Minto residents are set to party in the street.
Pool carnival in Palmerston
Pool carnival - Palmerston Lifeguards hosted a fundraising carnival at the local swimming pool on Aug. 2 to raise funds for updated pool equipment.
Drayton Rotary plans Cruise Nights
DRAYTON - The Drayton Rotary Club will hold the first of three planned Cruise Nights on Aug. 12 from 6 to 8pm across from the Drayton fire hall.
Drug-free kids campaign focus for National Drug Drop-off Month
OTTAWA - Close to 830 tonnes of unused and expired medicine – that’s a 14 per cent increase in the amount recuperated by local pharmacies in Canada last year.
Harriston hosted Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament
Memorial tournament - The Jeff Davie Memorial 3-Pitch Tournament was held in Harriston over the Civic Holiday Weekend.
Mapleton Chamber of Commerce hosts Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social - The Mapleton Chamber of Commerce hosted over a dozen members on July 24 at à la mode for the organization’s first Ice Cream Social.
Seniors hear about African excursion at congregate dining session in Clifford
CLIFFORD - Seniors’ Centre for Excellence program coordinator Helen Edwards welcomed 50 people to the congregate dining program on July 19 at Knox United Church in Clifford.
Northern Wellington Youth Spotlight: Youth utilizes sewing skills to benefit friends, community
Nice threads - Kathleen Faris of Harriston uses her sewing skills to assist local theatre groups, and to facilitate the cosplay endeavours of herself and her friends
Road construction in Alma
Road Work – Mapleton public works crews did some road work, including clearing out a section…
Sports camp held in Drayton
Drayton Reformed Church hosted an SU Drayton Sports camp from July 15 to 19 at the Agricultural…
Palmerston man charged with sexual assault
PALMERSTON – A Palmerston man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an…
Sheepdogs replace Jessie Reyez as Riverfest Elora headliner
ELORA – Riverfest Elora has landed The Sheepdogs to headline opening night. The band replaces…
Government now offering free pardons for pot possession
MONTREAL - The federal government has announced individuals convicted of cannabis possession can now apply for free, expedited pardons.
Grand Valley man faces child pornography charges
GRAND VALLEY – A Grand Valley man has been charged following a four-month police…