HARRISTON – A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.
Community News
UGDSB trustees frustrated with lack of legal authority to impose mask mandates
GUELPH – Trustees at the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) are frustrated with the board’s lack of legal authority to impose a mask mandate.
Mapleton businesses challenged to donate to Ukraine
MAPLETON – Businesses here are participating in a community challenge and working together to send help to the people of war-torn Ukraine.
Wellington North searching for new CAO following resignation of Mike Givens
WELLINGTON NORTH – This township is on the lookout for another senior level staffer following CAO Mike Givens’ resignation, announced publicly on March 23.
Council supports moves to facilitate construction on lot in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto has approved a minor variance and is supporting a severance application to facilitate the construction of a semi-detached residence on a Yonge Street property here.
Local youth athletes recognized
Bursaries – Mapleton Township recently awarded $250 bursaries to three local youth involved in elite-level athletics.
Let it Grow program offered for Minto youth in Grades 1 to 6
CLIFFORD – Budding youth gardeners here can join a free six-week program for children in Grades 1 to 6.
Water tower cake post leads to opening invite
MAPLETON - Funding and building a water tower is no piece of cake, but a local family has made it look like one.
Reflections: “I’m glad I’m not like him”
How angry are you at Russia for what they are doing in the Ukraine?
Alma woman wins $100,000 in Lotto 6/49 draw
WINNER – Andrea Burchat of Alma was a $100,000 winner in the Dec. 4 Lotto 6/49 draw.
Communications forum developed for school community in northern Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Parents and caregivers with children attending Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) schools in north Wellington are being invited to join a new education-focussed communications forum for the region.
County, school board await word on funding for school/childcare centre in Mapleton
WELLINGTON COUNTY - In February, the Ministry of Education opened a round of capital funding for 2022-23, including capital dollars for child care, with a narrow 21-day window to apply.
Contract awarded for Celebration Square enhancements in Clifford
MINTO – A $120,000 contract for enhancements to the Celebration Square park under development in Clifford was awarded at the March 15 Minto council meeting.
Patriots lead Hawks in series
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Patriots won the first two games of their best of seven Provincial Junior Hockey League quarter-final series with the Walkerton Hawks.
Concert to raise funds for playground
PALMERSTON – A concert including some top area musical talent is planned to raise funds for…