Local Royal Canadian Legion branches laid wreaths in memory of her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 19 as a state funeral was held for her in England.
Community News
Food-A-Palooza returns to Drayton
DRAYTON – Hometown Hot Dogs and Sausages has announced the return of their Food-A-Palooza food event in the Drayton municipal parking area directly adjacent to the Drayton Fire Hall.
Minto Safe Communities hosting bike rodeo Sept. 24
HARRISTON – Minto Safe Communities is hosting a bike rodeo for local youngsters.
MYAC hosts pumpkin painting event for youth in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Minto Youth Action Council is hosting a pumpkin painting event at the Grove Hub here on Sept. 26.
Town of Minto hosts Culture Days events
MINTO - The Town of Minto is joining this year’s national celebration of arts and culture by hosting a wide variety of events and activities for Culture Days.
No abnormalities reported in Arthur wastewater treatment plant: annual report
WELLINGTON NORTH - A report required by the province and prepared by the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the township states there were no bypass events, overflows, spills, abnormal discharges, or community complaints between Oct. 1 and May 31 at the Arthur wastewater treatment plant.
Zoning bylaw exception permits future hog barn on 12th Line property in Minto
MINTO – Council here granted a variance to the town’s zoning bylaw at its Sept. 6 meeting to allow for a future 13,000-square-foot pig barn at 5960 12th Line.
Reflections: What God really says about our use of money
Luke 16:1-36 at first view looks like a conundrum. It sounds like God is affirming unethical…
Winter ice season plan presented to Minto council
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.
Candidates meeting planned in Alma
ALMA - The Alma Optimist Club is hosting a candidates evening for all municipal election candidates for the Township of Mapleton on Oct. 6.
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.
What happened to the Mount Forest Tavern and what comes next?
MOUNT FOREST - In 2020, the old Mount Royal Hotel building came under new ownership and the restaurant within changed names to the Mount Forest Tavern. A little over two years later, the iconic restaurant was shut down and the building sold once again.
GRCA continues call for water conservation despite recent rain
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Despite recent rain, Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) officials are urging area residents to continue reducing water consumption by 20 per cent.
Fun at the 166th Arthur Fall Fair
The 166th Arthur Fall Fair ran on the grounds of the Arthur and Area Community Centre from Sept. 8 to 11, inviting residents to celebrate community and agriculture.