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Special seasonal events planned at Minto Farmers Market
PALMERSTON – The Minto Farmers’ Market is back to liven up Saturday mornings with fresh…
Drayton Entertainment volunteer wins $16,000 theatre 50/50 prize
DRAYTON – Eva Ropp has been volunteering at the Drayton Festival Theatre for over 20 years.
Spring a busy time for Clifford and District Horticultural Society
CLIFFORD - Spring is a busy time for any gardener but the Clifford and District Horticultural Society (CDHS) volunteers have been doing double duty this spring.
Donation supports Mount Forest Community Pantry
Donation day – Foodland Mount Forest donated $3,000 worth of soup made by The Raw Carrot Soup…
Drayton resident wins $100,000
DRAYTON – Adam Surnoskie of Drayton won $100,000 when his ticket matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the April 21 Daily Grand draw. He also won $4 on his Daily Grand selection, bringing his total winnings to $100,004.
Digital Service Squad available to northern Wellington businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A $59,000 grant from Digital Main Street will fund a two-year Digital Service Squad (DSS) program for northern Wellington County municipalities.
Reflections: The meekness of peacemakers
I have recently been asked to be a respondent for an on-line presentation on being peacemakers. I…
OPP investigating after Pride decorations targeted by vandals
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The OPP is investigating after several Pride flags and decorations were damaged or destroyed recently in Perth and Wellington counties.
Hundreds attend Pride in the Park event
PALMERSTON – Nature didn’t produce rainbows on June 12 but the community certainly did, as Palmerston hosted Minto’s Pride in the Park – its first Pride picnic in two years.
Kitchener man charged in hit-and-run that injured cyclist
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have charged a Kitchener man in connection with a hit and run last week that left a teen cyclist with serious injuries.
Town finalizes agreement for sale of industrial land
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto has finalized an agreement to sell 1.2 acres of land in the Harriston Industrial Park.
Council endorses draft plan of subdivision for Clair Ridges development
PALMERSTON – Minto council has endorsed a draft plan of subdivision for the Clair Ridges development here and is recommending approval to the County of Wellington.
Minto council set to return to in-person meetings
MINTO – Council here will return to meeting in-person for its next regular session on June 21. Mayor George Bridge noted the change during the June 7 meeting, held via video conference.
Council members voice support for Minto Pride
MINTO – Mayor George Bridge and several members of town council have spoken out against recent vandalism of decorations installed by the Minto Pride committee.