MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce’s “Think Minto First” fundraising program, launched in 2015 to promote and support local businesses while raising funds for groups and organizations, has exceeded $121,000 in gift certificate sales since 2017.
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Free eye exams offered through Clifford Rotary and Clifford Country Store
CLIFFORD – The Clifford Rotary Club, in partnership with Clifford Country Store, is hosting an eye clinic on May 9 and 10 at the Clifford Community Hall. This clinic is open to all residents of Minto.
‘Think Minto First’ gift cards provided to those in need through donations from community Christmas Dinner
MINTO – Organizers of the Andersons’ Community Christmas Dinner have found another way to give back to the community.
Mental health, drug awareness discussion at Crown Harriston
HARRISTON – The Crown Harriston Cultural Centre and Tailored Films are hosting an awareness event to promote mental health and drug awareness on May 7.
Breakfast with mayor event well attended
Mayor’s breakfast - The annual Minto Mayor’s Breakfast, held on April 14 at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex, was attended by a large crowd of local business and community members.
Royal Canadian Legion Poster and Literacy Competition winner announced
Poster winner – Palmerston Public School student Callie Cole won first place at both branch and zone levels in the Royal Canadian Legion Poster and Literacy Competition for her entry in the Intermediate Colour Poster category.
Volunteer driver goes the extra mile for VON
PALMERSTON – With limited access to healthcare professionals, residents in small towns are often left with no option but to travel for medical appointments.
Wellness focus of Lighthouse Festival coming to Wellington North, Minto
MOUNT FOREST – A wellness festival promoting everyday activities that support both physical and mental health is planned for the fall in Wellington North and Minto.
Family of artists collaborates on exhibition at Minto gallery
HARRISTON – The Minto Arts Council’s latest exhibit, Three Views of Ontario, opened on April 4, with an artists reception held April 6.
Town to recognize Clifford pioneer cemetery as historically significant
CLIFFORD – The Town of Minto is making plans to recognize an inactive cemetery site here as historically significant.