MINTO – The Town of Minto will provide a letter of support for the Minto-Mapleton Family Health Team’s (MMFHT) application to the province for funding to expand staffing to allow more local residents to access primary care providers.
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Council endorses call for re-instatement of Norwell Grade 9 APP program
MINTO – Council here has endorsed a letter from the Town of Minto Cultural Roundtable calling for local high school and school board officials to reconsider the cancellation of the Grade 9 Norwell Arts Performance Project class.
Masks no longer mandatory at local hospitals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Starting Friday, masks are no longer required at the three hospitals in Wellington County. Patients, staff and visitors are now encouraged - but not required - to wear masks.
Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.
Lifeguard shortage impacting Town of Minto pools
MINTO – A shortage of lifeguards will result in modified schedules at swimming pools in Palmerston and Harriston this summer, including closing each of the pools for one day on weekends.
Willa Wick named Senior of the Year for Minto
MINTO – Willa Wick has been named Senior of the Year for the Town of Minto. Mayor Dave Turton announced the award at the June 6 town council meeting.
Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.
Clifford Horticultural Society holds Spring Flower Show
Flower show – Despite spring weather conditions on May 23, the Clifford and District Horticultural Society had over 100 exhibits at its annual Spring Flower Show.
Minto Farmers Market opens for another season
Market opens – Crystal, Luke, and four-year-old Brooke Hartung were among the many vendors at the Minto Farmers Market, which opened for the season on June 3.
Minto Pride committee decorate for Pride Month
Pride Month – Members of the Minto Pride committee and local volunteers were last week decorating local communities for Pride Month (June).