MINTO – Ice will be installed in two of the town’s three arenas in time for the beginning of the winter sports season. However, like the past two seasons, a plan is in place to install ice at the Clifford arena later in the year if demand warrants it.
Drayton mural project moving forward
MAPLETON – A colorful new mural will soon decorate a section of Drayton’s downtown.
Mapleton Township trending toward budget deficit for 2022
MAPLETON – Township finances are trending toward a deficit position for 2022 according to a budget variance report presented at the Sept. 13 council meeting.
Legion branches work together to benefit veterans, community
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion are joining branches around the province in celebrating Legion Week from Sept. 18 to 24.
Political butterfly effect
Among my favorite movies is The Butterfly Effect. The 2004 film features Ashton Kutcher as a troubled time traveller who discovers, to his chagrin, that attempts to correct mistakes in the past can generate unintended consequences for the future.
Music in the Park free concert collected donations for Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal
Music in the Park – A Music in the Park concert organized by local music teacher Joan Hendershot…
Local churches amalgamate to form new St. James United Church
PALMERSTON – When James Street United Church officially opens for worship here this month it will be a new church with a long history and deep roots in two communities.
Canada 911 Ride makes stop in Palmerston
911 Ride - Minto Fire hosted a lunch for about 150 Canada 911 Ride participants at the Palmerston fire station on Aug. 27.
Stop the Stigma message of overdose awareness event
MOUNT FOREST – International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31) was marked with a Stop the Stigma rally here on Aug. 24.
Two-way race for mayor in Wellington North as filing deadline passes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – There is a two-way race for mayor in Wellington North, but the top post on council was filled by acclamation in two other northern Wellington municipalities.
Upper Canada Two Cylinder Club John Deere Show moving to Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Upper Canada John Deere Two Cylinder show has a new home here.
Bird’s eye view from Harriston’s Knox Calvin Presbyterian Church
Reaching the heights – Work to secure panels and seal windows on the steeple at Knox Calvin…
Minto opens Elgin Street, supports proposal for severances
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is recommending approval of a severance proposal that will create the potential for 10 units of new housing here.
Mapleton Fire Rescue plans recruitment effort in September
MAPLETON – Fire Chief Rick Richardson outlined plans for Mapleton Fire Rescue’s bi-annual recruitment drive at the Aug. 9 township council meeting.
Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel
MINTO – Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.