MINTO – The Minto community will be celebrating Black History Month with a woman who, through the help of her ancestors, has a lot to teach.
Farmland value and rental value survey opens for ninth year
GUELPH – Now in its ninth year, the Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey (OFVRVS) continues to bring annual data, at the county-level, and provide farmers and farmland owners with a benchmark on rental rates in their area.
New year, new hobby? Fergus Model Flyers seeking members
CENTRE WELLINGTON – After retiring in 2017, Gordon Harris returned to a childhood interest and he now wants to share it with youths.
Township mulls uses, upgrades for Mount Forest Community Centre
KENILWORTH – Wellington North will use a phased approach as it considers upgrades and future uses at the Mount Forest Community Centre.
Dynasty kidney bean wins University of Guelph’s Innovation of the Year Award
GUELPH – The little-bean-that-could not only won Canada’s seed of the year in 2022 but has now earned the University of Guelph’s (U of G) 2024 Innovation of the Year Award.
Edge Mutual Insurance donates thousands to community initiatives
DRAYTON – During December Edge Mutual Insurance Company staff donated food, toys and support to various initiatives.
Southeast Surge rep hockey to start in Harriston this April
MINTO – Harriston arena staff are prepared to keep ice installed during the spring season to accommodate a new hockey association, the Southeast Surge.
Carl Hall, Mapleton’s first mayor, remembered as ‘a complete gentleman’
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Mapleton Township’s first mayor, Carl Hall, died on Dec. 31 at age 87.
Minto joins nationwide ‘Coldest Night’ fundraiser
HARRISTON – On Feb. 22 communities across Canada will participate in the “Coldest Night of the Year” (CNOY) to raise funds for local charities.
Locals donate $1,000 to Cancer Patient Services
MOUNT FOREST – Three local residents participated in the global “Movember” movement to raise $1,000 for Mount Forest Cancer Patient Services.
Leah Herrfort going for gold again at World University Games
WATERLOO – Palmerston native Leah Herrfort will join Canada’s women’s hockey team for a second time at the FISU Winter World University Games for a chance to win another gold medal.
Residents raise concerns about proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale
MINTO – A draft plan for a proposed industrial subdivision in Teviotdale was presented to council during a Dec. 17 public meeting.
Summer sports come inside for the winter season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The winter season is here, which means summer sports have been put on pause – or maybe they haven’t.
Town of Minto named finalists in EDCO Awards of Excellence
MINTO – Two Town of Minto projects have been recognized as finalists in the annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Awards of Excellence program – marking Minto’s third year as a finalist.
Minto council approves $16-million budget, 6.5% tax levy increase
MINTO – During its last meeting of the year on Dec. 17, Minto council unanimously approved the town’s 2025 budget.