MAPLETON – The Alma Optimist Club held a community BBQ at the Alma Community Centre on July 26.
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Mapleton council considers regulating short-term rentals
MAPLETON – Short-term rentals such as bed and breakfasts are not monitored, regulated or inspected in Mapleton – but staff and council may change that.
New policy to guide ice time allocation
MAPLETON – Council here has reviewed a draft ice allocation policy meant to ensure local groups have fair access to the PMD Arena ice rink.
Drayton/Mapleton Agricultural Society to award first Junior Ambassador
MAPLETON – For the first time, the Drayton/Mapleton Agricultural Society will have a Junior Ambassador for the upcoming year.
Mapleton welcomes new finance director, treasurer Patrick Kelly
MAPLETON – Patrick Kelly has been hired as Mapleton township’s new finance director and treasurer.
Sunday gun hunting to be allowed in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Hunting with guns on Sundays could be allowed in Mapleton as early as Sept. 1. Hunting in Ontario is regulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), but it is up to municipalities whether or not to permit hunting on Sundays.
Mapleton council denies zoning change application for local business
MAPLETON – J-M Building Contractors are not allowed to continue operating from 7433 Wellington Road 7 near Alma.
Drayton shows its Canadian pride
MAPLETON – Drayton fairgrounds were filled with vendors, bouncy castles, food trucks, live music, vintage cars and more in honour of Canada’s birthday, July 1.
Mapleton Horticultural Society’s summer flower show, a blooming success
MAPLETON– The Mapleton Horticultural Society held its summer flower show on June 25.
Rehabilitation of Carrol Creek bridge, delays expected
MAPLETON – The county’s rehabilitation of Carroll Creek bridge (B017114) on Wellington Road 17, about one kilometre east of Wellington Road 7 in Mapleton, was set to begin construction on July 2, with an expected completion date of Aug. 30.