MAPLETON – Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials say they have spotted blue-green algae at a second reservoir in Wellington County.
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Plaque commemorating local Black history missing, feared stolen
MAPLETON – A historic plaque commemorating the Queen’s Bush Settlement and the Black pioneers who settled there in the 1800s, is absent from its moorings in Glen Allan Park.
Drayton Fair returns from Aug. 8 to 10
DRAYTON – The Drayton Fair is celebrating the community’s roots at the Drayton Fairgrounds Aug. 8 to 10.
Drayton-Mapleton Agricultural Society to host Junior Ambassador Competition Aug. 5
DRAYTON – The Drayton-Mapleton Agricultural Society is hosting its second Junior Ambassador Competition on Aug. 5 at 7pm.
Wellington Road 7 open during construction
MAPLETON – A section of Wellington Road 7, between Wellington Roads 11 and 12, is set to be resurfaced by Brantco Construction from Aug. 5 to 29.
Tiny open house
ALMA – Andrew Grose is inviting people to come check out his “tiny house” at Washa Farms, just outside of Alma, on July 26 from 10am to 2pm.
Drayton 150 committee celebrates gift from Kinsmen
DRAYTON – As the dust settles and the final cleanup wraps up for the Drayton 150 celebration, organizers say moments of generosity continue to surprise and inspire them.
Mapleton holds public meeting for proposed barn in natural area
MAPLETON – Council here is considering permitting the construction of a new livestock barn in a natural area.
Culvert project closes road until October
MAPLETON – Drivers should be aware that VanDriel Excavating has begun culvert replacement work on Bridge B012100 on Wellington Road 12, between Wellington Road 7 and 12th Line, in the Township of Mapleton.
Ed Benjamins appointed to committee of adjustment
MAPLETON – Council here has appointed Ed Benjamins as the replacement member of the township’s committee of adjustment.