ALMA – Police suspect the driver of a van that struck a hydro pole here before fleeing the scene may have serious injuries.
Community News
All-candidates meeting in Arthur covers small-town issues, societal challenges
ARTHUR – The fire department, streetscaping, derelict buildings, garbage collection, the Arthur public works building, speeding and a proposed outdoor pool in Mount Forest were just some of the topics addressed at an “all-candidates” night held at the Arthur and Area Community Centre on Sept. 27.
Mapleton youth continues campaign to provide stuffies to local hospital
MOOREFIELD – “Roz” Campbell from Ross Enterprises Ltd. in Moorefield, is once again selling pumpkins to raise money to buy stuffed animals for the local hospital.
Driver charged in crash that knocked out power in Rothsay
ROTHSAY – One driver has been charged following a collision here on Tuesday that closed a county road and left many in the area without electricity for several hours.
Metz Pumpkinfest a fun event for all
Great pumpkins – Her pumpkin wasn’t the heaviest, but at 120 pounds, the pumpkin grown by four-year-old Rylee for the Metz Pumpkinfest was bigger than her.
Tiny Trains Travel the Town in Palmerston
Tiny trains, big fun – On Sept. 24, 65 “Tiny Trains” travelled to 11 Trendy Train Stations in Palmerston for the annual Tiny Trains Travel the Town event hosted by All Aboard Palmerston.
Caressant Care Arthur residents treated to car show
Blast from the past – Residents of Caressant Care Arthur nursing and retirement homes were treated to a car show on Sept. 24. Jim Walton, who organized the event, said there were around 12 autos present that were manufactured between 1930 and modern-day.
Reflections: Our words have power
“I have often repented of speech, but hardly ever of silence,” C.S. Lewis wrote. Lewis was…
October Basement Cafe concert to feature four female artists
HARRISTON – The next show in the Minto Arts Council’s Basement Café concert series will feature four female artists.
Clifford Country Store hosts coffee house for Culture Days
Coffee and culture – The Clifford Country Store hosted a coffee house on Sept. 24. The event,…
Minto Pride hosts tie-dye party
Tie-Dye party - Minto Pride hosted a tie-dye T-shirt party for local youngsters at the Palmerston Lions Heritage Park pavilion on Sept. 24.
Minto Safe Communities hosts bike rodeo in Harriston
Bicycle safety – Minto Safe Communities hosted a bicycle rodeo for youngsters up to age 16 at the Harriston Curling Club on Sept. 24. Prizes included a $150 gift certificate for a bicycle.
Carry-On Women’s Institute tours local garden contest winners
MINTO - Carry-On Women’s Institute members kicked off the fall season on Sept. 15 by touring the winners of the Garden of the Year competition hosted by the Town of Minto and the Clifford and Harriston horticulture societies.
Minto Arts Council show features Kitchener-Waterloo artists group
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is set to present Square Foot, an art show by the Kitchener Waterloo Society of Artists (KWSA) from Oct. 4 to 27.
Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament raises $14,000 for local groups
MINTO – Four local organizations will split $14,000 from the proceeds of the 2022 Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament.