MAPLETON – From zero to top of the leader board, Mapleton cowboy Mitchel Walker won big at the 2024 RAM Rodeo awards ceremony in Orangeville on March 22.
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Drayton Farm Show raises over $5,000 for Kinsmen initiatives
DRAYTON – The 41st annual Drayton Farm Show took place last week, hosting over 100 vendors.
Mapleton sheep farmers named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers
MAPLETON – Romy and Ryan Schill of Circle R Livestock and Revolution Wool have been named winners of Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program for 2025, and will go on to represent the province at the national level.
Grand River Conservation Authority issues flood warnings in Drayton
MAPLETON – Drayton was one of many areas for which the Grand River Conservation Authority issued a flood warning message last week.
Police beat: Guelph man arrested for attempted murder of neighbour
GUELPH – A Guelph man faces attempted murder and other charges after his neighbour was attacked in his own home last week.
Mapleton hosts EmpowerHER Day series with help from firefighters
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton’s economic development and recreation departments, with support from local community groups and businesses, have created an “EmpowerHER Day series.”
Community Christian School to host bazaar, auction at PMD Arena
DRAYTON – The Community Christian School here is preparing for Bazaar Day – a fundraiser for the school that takes place every 18 months.
Drayton 150 celebration approaches: ‘join us in commemorating our community’s legacy’
DRAYTON – The Drayton 150 celebration weekend is just around the corner, and organizers invite everyone to join in for a memorable celebration from June 27 to 29.
Blue Box Program transition to save county $2 million annually
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As of July 1, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will no longer be the county’s responsibility.
Model tractor this year is Minneapolis Moline
DRAYTON – A model tractor is selected every year as part of the Drayton Farm Show, in an effort from the Drayton Kinsmen to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada and other initiatives supported by the Kinsmen.