PALMERSTON – The Upper Canada John Deere Two Cylinder show has a new home here.
Community News
Third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run Raises $15,000
MAPLETON – The 2022 Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour/Run, the third since the event was initiated, was a success once again raising thousands for local causes.
Volunteer Faye Craig receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pin
ARTHUR – Faye Craig was presented with a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee pin at the Arthur and Area Historical Society meeting on Aug. 17, by Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Corn roast/ eating contest at local fair
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers Market is hosting a Corn Roast and Corn on the Cob Eating contest at the Palmerston Fall Fair on Aug. 27.
Township plans luncheon for volunteers, newcomers
WELLINGTON NORTH – The township invites all volunteers and newcomers to a community luncheon from 11am to 1pm at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Sept. 23.
Mount Forest Splash Pad name sign unveiled
Splash pad – Mount Forest Lions Club members Dennis MacDonald, left, and Wilson Schwindt, right,…
Reflections: Spiritual refreshment
In the middle of the summer, plants need to be watered regularly. Whether from the sky or from our rain barrel, the plants in our yard always seem to thrive after good, regular watering. They turn a vibrant green, they perk up, and they have new life.
Vacation Bible School participants enjoy week of faith and fun
Vacation Bible School - Faith and fun were the hallmarks of First Baptist Vacation Bible School (VBS) in Drayton from July 25-29.
Bird’s eye view from Harriston’s Knox Calvin Presbyterian Church
Reaching the heights – Work to secure panels and seal windows on the steeple at Knox Calvin…
12th annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament supports four local organizations
Charity golf - The 12th Annual Minto Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament was held Aug. 4 at Pike Lake Golf Centre.
Alma Optimist Car Show and Swap Meet set for Aug. 27
ALMA – The Alma Optimist Car Show and Swap Meet will be held here on Aug. 27.
Minto opens Elgin Street, supports proposal for severances
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is recommending approval of a severance proposal that will create the potential for 10 units of new housing here.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild issues casting call for comedy
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is casting for its fall production.
Mapleton Fire Rescue plans recruitment effort in September
MAPLETON – Fire Chief Rick Richardson outlined plans for Mapleton Fire Rescue’s bi-annual recruitment drive at the Aug. 9 township council meeting.