WELLINGTON COUNTY – Several townships across Wellington County are honouring their…
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Donor clinic set for Oct. 30
DRAYTON – “Calling all Drayton lifesavers – we’re back!” That’s the message…
Mapleton recruiting firefighters
MAPLETON – Mapleton Fire Rescue is holding a recruitment session in October. “We’re trying to…
Mapleton ponders $14-million plan for water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades
MAPLETON – Council here is considering a plan that would see the township spend almost $14…
Drayton church offers turkey takeout
DRAYTON – The Drayton United Church is hosting a takeout turkey supper on Oct. 1. Pre-orders are…
Virtual Terry Fox Run planned in Drayton
DRAYTON - 2020 has been full of changes, and the Drayton Terry Fox Run is no exception.
Society calls on community to celebrate spirit of fair
DRAYTON – Small-town fairs are a traditional source of small-town fun, but the fair won’t be happening this year in Drayton, not unlike many other towns in the province.
Blood donor clinics in Drayton cancelled; public urged to attend Palmerston events
DRAYTON – Due to continued uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing…
Cooling off at the Drayton Splash Pad
Cooling off – The Drayton Splash Pad at ABC Park was opened for the season on June 19. Among…
Drayton splash pad reopening June 19
MAPLETON - Township officials made the announcement on June 18 as part of its response to the province's gradual reopening of businesses and amenities that closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breanna Frey happy to be home after life-changing trip to Africa
MAPLETON – When Breanna Frey left Mapleton for Botswana last September, she wasn’t prepared for was a global pandemic that would make getting home a daunting and dangerous endeavour.
Drayton clinic cancelled, but residents urged to keep donating blood
MAPLETON - A blood donation clinic here on June 15 has been cancelled, but Canadian Blood Services officials are planning another on in September.
Vacation Bible School cancelled
DRAYON – There will be no Vacation Bible School here this summer The VBS committee announced May…
Donations ‘through the ceiling’ at food banks throughout Wellington County
FERGUS – Seven weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, Fred Aleksandrowicz finds himself saying things he can hardly remember saying before: the cupboards are well-stocked and no, we don’t need any volunteers.
Crossroads is closing; Chop House hopes to re-open one day
DRAYTON – As COVID-19 restrictions continue to hamper and, in some cases, shutter businesses…