MINTO - The Town of Minto was formed through the amalgamation of the towns of Harriston and Palmerston with the Village of Clifford and the Township of Minto in 1999.
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Wellington North budget vote set for Jan. 13
KENILWORTH - Wellington North Township council members will consider passage of the municipality’s 2020 budget at the Jan. 13 meeting.
Arthur Minor Hockey Day was held on Jan. 4
Fun at the rink – Arthur Minor Hockey Day was held at the local arena on Jan. 4. …
THORNING REVISITED: Many newspapers born and died in north Wellington
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Taking a hit to support The Children’s Hospital in London
Taking a hit for charity – Former Palmerston LCBO manager Gerald Metzger, who retired in 2016…
Patriots earn 3-1 win over Hanover Barons in Jan. 4 PJHL action
MOUNT FOREST - The Mount Forest Patriots came out on top against the Hanover Barons with a 3-1 home win in Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) action on Jan. 4.
81’s in battle for playoff position
Senior hockey action - A pair of weekend wins moved the Minto 81’s into 7th place tie with the Durham Thunder Cats in the WOAA Senior hockey loop.
OMAFRA REPORT: Preventing barn fires; reducing risks
A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…
Rural Wellington Ontario Health Team application submitted to province
MOUNT FOREST - Rural Wellington health care partners have officially applied to the Ministry of Health to become an Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Badley Bridge in downtown Elora closed for replacement
Bridge closure - The Badley Bridge on Wellington Road 21, heading into Elora, was closed for replacement as of 7am on Jan. 6.
Wellington County considers 3.3% tax increase in 2020 budget
ABOYNE – Wellington County is considering a 3.3 per cent tax increase for the average homeowner in 2020.
Ice and fire at Erin mayor’s levy
A slippery start – About 350 people came out the mayor’s levy at the Erin Community Centre on…
FCSSGW acquired TorchLight to ensure continuation of services
GUELPH – Family Counselling and Support Services for Guelph-Wellington (FCSSGW) has taken over TeleConnect and Distress Line services from TorchLight as of Jan. 1.
Police beat: Man faces drug, gun charges after trying to evade police
PUSLINCH - A Richmond Hill man faces numerous charges after a brief police chase ended with police finding drugs and a loaded hand gun in a vehicle.
Centre Wellington battle first 2020 fire on New Year’s day
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A New Year’s Day fire call for a residential dryer turned out to be a corn dryer on fire.