MAPLETON – A timeline that would see the township’s 2024 to 26 budget process completed by Nov. 28 was presented to council at the Sept. 26 meeting.
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Mapleton issues RFP for assistance building water/wastewater infrastructure
MAPLETON – The township is once again looking for outside assistance in financing and construction of municipal water/wastewater facilities.
Optimist rink roof raising celebration happens in Moorefield
MOOREFIELD — Youth games, a barbecue and rides on the “Sunflower Express” were part of the Optimist rink roof raising celebration in Moorefield on Sept. 23.
County road to be closed for work on dam
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority is advising motorists of a plan to close a section of Wellington Road 11 near Conestogo Lake during the week of Oct. 2.
Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."
Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day planned for Sept. 30 in Alma
ALMA – The Wellington County Farm and Home Safety Association is hosting a Children’s Farm and Home Safety Day on Sept. 30 at Husky Farm Equipment in Alma.
Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Drayton Terry Fox Run
MAPLETON — The Drayton Terry Fox Run was on Sept. 17 with the option to bike, walk or run. The event began at 1:30pm at the Drayton Agricultural Hall with routes of 2km, 5km and 10km. Water stations were also located along the routes. Musical entertainment and food were available while participants
Council rejects church application for cemetery due to objections from neighbours
MAPLETON – Township council rejected a zoning amendment to permit a cemetery on property owned by a local church after hearing delegations from local residents opposed to the proposal at the Sept. 12 meeting.
Mapleton residents seeks ban or better regulation of backyard chickens
MAPLETON – A township resident is asking council here to consider banning or better regulating backyard chickens, both inside and outside urban boundaries.