MINTO - The Town of Minto and Minto’s Cultural Roundtable are seeking members of the community interested in sharing their diverse voices to volunteer on the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee.
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Family Literacy Day activities planned
Did you know that parents can have an incredibly beneficial impact on their child’s literacy? Children spend five times as much time outside the classroom as they do in school, and literacy learning at home can happen through play!
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On is January Big Film Fest feature
PALMERSTON – Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On is the Big Film Fest feature for January.
Jubilee pins presented to local residents
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Pins were presented to 25 county residents by Perth-Wellington MP John Nater during 2022.
Farmers market trivia returns in-person at Palmerston Legion
PALMERSTON – Minto Farmers Market Trivia Nights are returning to in-person format at the Palmerston Legion in 2023.
Georgian College sponsoring 2023 Hawks’ Nest competition
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announce Georgian College as the first corporate sponsor for the 2023 Hawks’ Nest competition.
Minto Youth Action Council to host Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival planned – The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is preparing to host a free…
Arthur native recognized for work in emergency medical services
KENORA – A former Wellington County resident was recently recognized for a remarkable career in emergency medical service, much of it spent providing first response training in Indigenous communities in Ontario’s far north.
Drayton, Minto minor hockey associations ponder amalgamation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Minor hockey associations based in Mapleton and Minto are pondering an amalgamation. Families involved in both the Drayton Minor Hockey (DMH) and the Minto Minor Hockey (MMH) will be given the opportunity to vote on the proposal on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Winter storm batters region, plays havoc with holiday travel
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A major snowstorm disrupted Christmas plans and stranded travellers across the region between Dec. 23 and 26.