MAPLETON – A local farmer is “devastated” after about 10 cattle perished and an implement shed was destroyed in a large fire here last week.
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Council discusses 2.9% tax levy increase in draft budget
MAPLETON - Council discussed a minimum tax rate increase of zero per cent and minimum 2020 tax levy increase of 2.89% during the first draft budget meeting on Nov. 15.
Students take part in Mapleton Remembrance Day service
Drayton Remembers - Local students Alexis Skerritt and Lilly Sprague read In Flanders Fields at the Mapleton Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11 at the Drayton cenotaph.
Minto assists Mapleton on Master Fire Plan
MAPLETON - Fire chiefs Rick Richardson and Chris Harrow, of Mapleton and Minto respectively, presented Mapleton council with a joint fire plan established by the two departments on Oct. 22.
Large fire destroys implement shed
MAPLETON - A local farmer is “devastated” after about 10 cattle perished and an implement shed was destroyed in a large fire on Tuesday night, but it appears things could have been much worse.
Local fire department rental fee waiver request sparks council discussion
MAPLETON - Discussion over waiving the fees to rent out the PMD arena for fire events caused confusion in council on Oct. 22.
Drayton skating club celebrate Halloween
Spooky skaters - The Drayton skating club recently held a pre-Halloween dress-up night. Intermediate skaters hit the ice in costume as part of the fun.
Mapleton fire department honours deputy chief for 30 years of service
Service award - Mapleton fire department deputy chief Daryl Brodhaecker was presented with a federal award and medal for his 30 years of service on Oct. 22.
Township considers solar energy to reduce energy cost at four municipal buildings
MAPLETON - Council here is considering installing solar panels at four township buildings to reduce the municipality’s energy cost having received a presentation from QPA Solar Inc. for information on Oct. 22.
