ALMA – It may be hard to believe, but Santa Claus himself chose Alma for one of his final visits before returning to the North Pole, ahead of a busy Dec. 25 schedule.
Mapleton
Mapleton to close thousands of inactive building permits
MAPLETON – All building permits in Mapleton that have been inactive for 15 or more years are set to be closed.
Mapleton lagoon receives silver recognition
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has awarded the Mapleton lagoon with silver recognition for how it improves the Conestogo River’s water quality.
Township of Mapleton grant athletic bursary
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton granted an athletic bursary to Parker Douglas, Gavin Walls and Cooper Frook (not pictured) during its Dec. 9 meeting.
Neighbours, township at odds over proposed Moorefield development
MAPLETON – Developers hope to build six homes on a mostly vacant lot on Booth Street East in Moorefield.
Drayton resident navigates holiday grief through baking
DRAYTON – Baking has always been an activity filled with nostalgia and precious memories for Amelia Camilo.
Rink project at PMD Arena in Drayton to cost $3 million
MAPLETON – The replacement of the rink and refrigeration system at the PMD Arena in Drayton will cost Mapleton $2,944,782, and be completed by Ball Construction Limited.
Edge Mutual donates to Centre Wellington Food Bank
DRAYTON – Edge Mutual Insurance Company of Drayton recently donated $5,000 to the Centre Wellington Food Bank.
Township considering dike extension to reduce Drayton flooding
MAPLETON – Flooding has been an ongoing problem in Drayton for many years, and Mapleton councillors agree something needs to be done about it. And that “something” could cost $4.3 million over 10 years.
Festivities flooded Drayton for Santa’s parade
DRAYTON – Santa and Mrs. Claus prepare to make their grand entrance at the fire hall following Drayton’s festive parade on Dec. 5, ready to greet excited children and their parents