CLIFFORD - The Clifford and District Lions Club participated in Operation Christmas Child. Three shoe boxes were filled with gifts to send to children in developing countries.
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Grassroots sports programs popular
MINTO - Grassroots sports programs are going strong in Minto.
Sunlife Financial opens in Harriston
Grand opening - Sunlife Financial opened at 1 Elora Street North, Unit 3 in Harriston on Nov. 20.
New business opens in Harriston
Unique business - Unique Fashions ‘n’ Treasures opened at 44B Elora Street South in Harriston on Nov. 20.
Flood mitigation plan costs estimated at $40 M
MINTO – The total cost of measures to reduce or eliminate the chance of flooding to virtually all at-risk properties in Harriston could total around $40 million over 20 years, a draft study suggests.
Community gathered to light up Palmerston
Lighting up Palmerston - Carolers from Palmerston Christian Reformed Church entertained the crowd on Nov. 15 as they waited for the countdown to 7pm and the lighting of Palmerston Lions Heritage Park for the Christmas season.
Wilkins and Henman to perform Nov. 22
Musical duo - Juanita Wilkins and David Henman will be performing at Jemstones in Clifford on Nov. 22 at 6pm.
Annual Palmerston Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar held on Nov. 9
Hospital bazaar - The annual Palmerston Hospital Auxiliary Bazaar, held on Nov. 9 in the Palmerston and District Community Centre auditorium, featured a wide range of crafts and Christmas items, as well as home baking and a hot lunch.
Town engages new supplier for summer streetscape plant products
MINTO – With no local supplier available, the Town of Minto will purchase hanging baskets and planters for summer streetscapes from Huron Ridge Acres of Zurich.
Lions host carving contest
CLIFFORD - The Clifford Lions Club held its annual pumpkin carving contest on Oct. 26 at the Clifford fire hall.