MINTO – Minto council granted a variance to the town’s zoning bylaw on Sept. 6, permitting a 13,000-square-foot pig barn on the 12th Line.
Community News
Minto council awards contract for janitorial services
MINTO – A three-year contract for cleaning services in Minto, valued at $68,400 was awarded to Mississauga-based Green Maples Environmental by council at a Sept. 6 meeting.
Minto council denies company’s request for building permit extension
MINTO – A request by Golden Canadian Homes for a 15-month extension to prepare for development of a Palmerston Industrial Park property has been denied by council here.
Council rezones agricultural land for RV park septic system
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council approved a change to Wellington North's zoning bylaw, allowing for a new septic system to be installed on agricultural land adjacent to, and benefiting, the Spring Valley RV park.
Palmerston Agricultural Society donates $8,000 to various Minto initiatives, organizations
Helping out – The Palmerston Agricultural Society donated $8,000 to various Minto initiatives and organizations on Aug. 20 at the Minto Farmers Market.
Township signing subdivision agreement for Mount Forest residential development
WELLINGTON NORTH - The township is entering a subdivision agreement with “5053745 Ontario Inc.” (Brad Wilson) for a residential development located in northeast Mount Forest, bordered by Durham Street, London Road North and Birmingham Street East.
Corn-eating contest a hit at local fair
Corn time – The Minto Farmers Market hosted a corn-eating contest at the Palmerston…
Peter’s No Frills Mount Forest donates to Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation
No Frills donation – Each year, Peter’s No Frills Mount Forest runs a “Give a Little, Help a…
Fill-A-Bus event supports Mount Forest Community Food Pantry
Busload for charity – HomeTown Boutique, Apparel and Gifts held its second annual Fill-A-Bus…
Building permits expected this month for Arthur residential development
WELLINGTON NORTH - Holding provisions have been removed from most lots in an ongoing residential development in northeast Arthur.
Harriston fall fair features country carnival and demolition derby
HARRISTON – “Flannel Shirts and Denim Skirts” is the theme of the 2022 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair, which takes place from Sept. 16 to 18.
Arthur 150th celebration committee hosts volunteer “thank you” barbecue
Thanks, Arthur – A large Canadian flag is seen hanging behind local politicians and community members at a “thank you” barbecue on Aug. 30 to show appreciation for everyone who made the Arthur 150th celebration and Canada Day weekend a resounding success.
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…
Council approves concept design for outdoor pool in Mount Forest
WELLINGTON NORTH – A scaled-back conceptual design for a proposed new outdoor pool in Mount Forest was approved by Wellington North council on Aug. 29. A detailed concept will go out for a market pricing assessment and return to council for more discussion.
Your Town Rising founders return for downtown celebration
MINTO – The Town of Minto and the local downtown revitalization committees - Harriston Rising, All Aboard Palmerston, and Clifford Connects - have issued an invitation to all to join them in celebrating their downtowns on Sept. 27.