PALMERSTON — The Upper Canada Two Cylinder John Deere Club donated $3,000 to the Palmerston and District Hospital MRI campaign on Sept. 6 at the Minto Rural Health Centre.
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Minto celebrates Culture Days with apples and astronomy
MINTO — Orchard tours, stargazing and square dancing were featured at the Apples and Astronomy Culture Days event at Dave and Jean Anderson’s rural property in the Town of Minto on Sept. 22.
All Aboard Palmerston: Tiny Trains Travel the World
PALMERSTON — Lots of little engines were out and about for All Aboard Palmerston’s Tiny Trains Travel the World event on Sept. 23.
Drinking and Driving
MINTO – On Sept. 15 at about 7pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Highway 23 here.
Palmerston Food Bank celebrates grand opening of new location
PALMERSTON – An official opening of the new Palmerston Food Bank location at 215 William Street was held on Sept. 14.
Violets in the Barn officially opens, relocated in Palmerston
MINTO — Violets in the Barn, operated by Jean Anderson at 6362 3rd Line Minto, was officially opened on Sept. 14.
Council endorses chamber call to address frequent power outages in Harriston
MINTO – Town council has endorsed a call from the Minto Chamber of Commerce for Westario Power Inc. to address concerns about frequent power outages in the western portion of Harriston.
Masks again required at Wellington County hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, masks will once again be required at all three hospitals in the county. Officials are asking visitors to be kind to health care workers, "especially when they ask you to wear a mask."
Minto council approves installation of Pride banners
MINTO – Town council has agreed to a plan that will see Pride banners installed on light standards leading into Clifford, Harriston and Palmerston from the beginning of May until the end of September each year.
Public health launches new respiratory illness dashboard
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the arrival of cold and flu season, public health is changing the way it reports cases of respiratory illnesses. On Sept. 19, WDGPH launched a new portal that combines reporting on flu, RSV and COVID-19.