MAPLETON – Plans for a major makeover of the PMD arena in Drayton were discussed during the May 25 township council meeting.
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Mapleton approves water tower design elements
MAPLETON – The new water tower in Drayton will follow the colour scheme of the Mapleton logo and the village’s name will appear on the tower along with the township’s.
OPP looking to identify power tool thieves
DRAYTON – Police are looking for help to identify two people who stole power tools from a business here.
Mapleton plans to survey residents on look of Drayton water tower
DRAYTON – Mapleton residents will get a say in the look of a planned new water tower in Drayton. On March 23 economic development coordinator Aly Cripps explained council decided in 2019 on the design of the township logo to be placed on the tower, which is targeted for completion in 2022.
County agrees to lease former Drayton garage as base for Community Paramedicine project
WELLINGTON COUNTY –The Guelph Wellington Paramedic Service’s (GWPS) Community Paramedicine Long-Term Care project will soon have a new home in Drayton.
Mapleton water systems need $1.8 million worth of immediate repairs
MAPLETON – A provincially-mandated report shows water from Mapleton’s systems in Drayton and Moorefield is safe to drink, but another report shows the systems require about $1.8 million worth of immediate maintenance and repair work.
Crowd gathered to watch silo demolition in Drayton [VIDEO]
DRAYTON – Some likely wanted to get outside after a long winter without much to do, others were enthralled by the prospect of an explosion and some people just wanted to witness a significant change to the local rural landscape.
Optimist Club of Moorefield make donation to Drayton Food Bank
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Optimist Club of Moorefield have not been able to hold…
County reopening EarlyOn Centres next week for first time in a year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – EarlyON Centres in Drayton, Erin and Mount Forest will be among those opening next week for the first time in a year. Five facilities in total will reopen on March 22.
Drayton Entertainment launches online 50/50 raffle
DRAYTON - Drayton Entertainment has launched a province-wide Ultimate 50/50 raffle with half the proceeds benefiting charitable programs for the not-for-profit theatre company and half the proceeds awarded to one lucky winner.
Township restricts parking near school in Drayton
MAPLETON - Council has amended the township’s parking bylaw to restrict parking to one side of the road on both High Street and Smith Drive in Drayton in order to enhance pedestrian safety in the area.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1880, 1980
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rink racers enjoy the outdoor rink at PMD arena
Rink racers – Enjoying some ice time with a race across the outdoor rink on the PMD arena…
Mornington to receive federal funds to bring high speed service to local homes
MAPLETON – Households in two communities here will benefit from federal funding aimed at…
Book by township native offers local glimpse of Depression-era life in rural Ontario
MAPLETON – A new book by a former township resident offers a look at rural Ontario life during…
