MAPLETON – Local writer Caroline Sealey has a story included in the latest compilation in the…
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Creative Christmas celebrations
With the prospect of a grim Christmas facing families compelled to forgo traditional gatherings due to the intrusion of a global pandemic, it’s heartening to see how many local residents, service groups and other organizations have stepped up to brighten the season.
Santa cruises through Palmerston
Santa sighting – Minto firefighters brought the Santa Cruise to Palmerston on Dec. 5,…
New survey finds Ontarians’ mental health eroding
GUELPH – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness in the Ontario population.
Annual Wellington North Christmas Cantata goes online Dec. 20
WELLINGTON NORTH – In a normal year, throughout the months of November and December, choir…
Anderson Community Christmas continues in modified format
MINTO – Jean and Dave Anderson are continuing to work on plans to host their Anderson Community Christmas event on Dec. 25.
Royal presentation benefits three Minto food banks
Royal presentation – Ontario Miss Midwest Brookelyn Butchart and Ontario Little Miss Princess…
Light Up Drew draws crowd
DREW – The Dec. 7 Light Up Drew event was declared a “huge success,” by organizers,…
Minto extends fire agreement with Howick, agrees to provide specialized rescue services
MINTO – The Town of Minto has approved a new five-year agreement to provide fire protection to a…
Santa cruises through Drayton
Important visitor – The Signer Family, its younger members sporting Santa hats, was among those…
Optimist Club of Moorefield and Hensall Co-op teamed up for the Santa parade in reverse
Reverse parade – The Optimist Club of Moorefield and Hensall Co-op (Drayton location) teamed…
New federal funds set to flow to local businesses through SEDC
NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) announced on Nov. 23 that…
Minto working on bylaw to allow off-road vehicles on local roads
MINTO – Town council has directed staff to prepare a draft bylaw to regulate the use of off-road vehicles (ORV) on municipal roads in consultation with the Ontario Provincial Police.
Waste depot in Rothsay for December
MAPLETON – The County of Wellington’s Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot has moved…
Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary host greenery sale
Successful greenery sale – The Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary, like many other…
