MOOREFIELD – The first weekend of December is a festive one in Mapleton.
Community News
Saugeen Culture Bus Tour showcases region’s history, culture
SAUGEEN REGION – People had the chance to explore the northern part of Wellington County and into Grey County on the recent Saugeen Culture Bus Tour.
Fundraiser aims to make Louise Marshall Hospital brighter during holidays
MOUNT FOREST – The latest fundraising campaign for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation will have the added bonus of brightening up the hospital for patients and staff who have to spend time there during the holiday season.
Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey
HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Harriston joins the holiday festivities with Candy Canes and Cocktails event
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto hosted a Candy Canes and Cocktails evening in downtown Harriston on Nov. 13.
NDSS boys volleyball team heading to CWOSSA
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Junior boys volleyball team will be heading to Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) championship in Hanover on Nov. 15.
Palmerston lights up the park for holiday season
MINTO –A good crowd was on hand for All Aboard Palmerston’s Light Up the Park evening on Nov. 15.
Arthur Santa Claus parade theme includes snow
ARTHUR – Even if there’s no snow in the forecast, people just might get to see some snow of sorts at the Arthur Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 30.
Cyber safety, human trafficking seminar shares tips on protecting youth
PALMERSTON – The push for cyber safety and human trafficking awareness among students is significant as technology seeps into the lives of youth.
Santa Claus set to return to the Clifford community
CLIFFORD – Santa Claus will be flying his sleigh all the way to Clifford to greet the residents before Christmas arrives.
Retirement party for Gay Lea’s Gerald Townsend attracts full house
ARTHUR – It was standing room only as the friends, family and co-workers of Gerald Townsend gathered at the Arthur Parish Hall to celebrate his retirement from Gay Lea Foods as their dairy goat specialist.
Lori Woodham returns to Mapleton council
MAPLETON – Woodham, who served as a Mapleton councillor from 2014 to 2018, is filling the seat vacated by former councillor Martin Tamlyn.
Mapleton residents gather for Remembrance Day ceremony
MAPLETON – Drayton held their Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11.
Mapleton fire department updates branding, unveils new logo
MAPLETON – Three different logos are used to represent the Mapleton fire department, and officials have decided it’s time to change that and streamline department branding.
WHSS boys varsity soccer team qualify for CWOSSA
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington Heights Secondary School’s (WHSS) boys varsity soccer team had an exciting playoff run this year after finishing the season in fourth place with three wins, three losses, and four ties, for a total of 13 points.