HARRISTON – With the recent installation of a rainbow pedestrian crossover, an intersection in Harriston just got a lot more colourful.
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Reapers of Hope celebrates 10,000 barrels of dried food, goods shipped overseas
MOOREFIELD – Since opening its Moorefield location in 2013, Reapers of Hope has packaged 10,000 barrels of dried food to send overseas. “It’s a feeling of fulfillment, and we feel blessed that the volunteers have persevered these nine years to achieve this,” stated general manager Don Bearinger.
Further water conservation urged as dry conditions continue in Grand River watershed
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the hot, dry summer weather continues water users throughout the Grand River watershed are now being asked to cut their consumption by 20 per cent.
Ribfest kicks off four days of fun in Mount Forest
Kickoff – Mount Forest residents dug in to some ribs at the Git Yer Hillbilly On ribfest at…
NASA official Carrie Bridge offering presentation in Clifford
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotary is hosting a night with Carrie Bridge, a NASA Science Operations team chief from Pasadena, California.
Donation supports Children’s Foundation of Guelph Wellington
Cheque presentation – Mount Forest Lions Club president George Laurencic, right, presented…
Compliance audit committee members reappointed by Wellington North council
WELLINGTON NORTH – Past members of a joint compliance audit committee have been reappointed for the 2022-26 term of council.
New play structure opens at Drayton’s Rotary Park
Do we have to wait Mom? – That’s what children asked prior to the grand opening of Drayton’s…
Ribbon cutting held for Building Bridges Adult Day Program
Ribbon cutting – An official ribbon cutting was held July 5 for the Building Bridges Adult Day…
Reconstruction of Whites Road expected to continue to end of October
White’s Road project – Reconstruction of Whites Road (Wellington Road 5) between Main Street…
Reflections: The path to heaven
“Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian,” G.K. Chesterton wrote, “any more than…
Mount Forest Fireworks Festival a great success: organizers
MOUNT FOREST – Planning committee members are licking their wounds and nursing their voices after a busy and intense weekend, but overall they are delighted with the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival.
Davidson calls for governments to address ‘crisis’ in health care
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson is calling for all levels of government to work together to address a health care system crisis.
CIP grant approved for Clifford Country Store
CLIFFORD – The Town of Minto has approved a $1,500 grant under its Community Improvement Program for a new business here.
Mapleton loses bid for funding to renovate PMD arena
MAPLETON – A grant application through Infrastructure Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund, intended to fund a major renovation of the PMD arena in Drayton, was unsuccessful, council here has learned.