District champions – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) junior boys volleyball…
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Active in Advent
We are well into the season of Advent now. We have celebrated hope, peace and joy, and are looking…
Reroot Organic Farm to host Winter Solstice event
MINTO - Reroot Organic Farm is hosting Winter Solstice at the farm on Dec. 19.
Rotary Club hosts tree lighting
Rotary tree lighting – The Rotary Club of Drayton held a caroling and tree lighting ceremony…
Linda Timmerman recognized for outstanding contribution
MOOREFIELD – The Moorefield Horticultural Society (Mapleton Buds and Blooms) held its annual…
WHSS Wolverines senior boys volleyball earn silver in District 4
Silver medalists – The Wellington Heights Secondary School senior boys volleyball team…
Minto Youth Action Council hosted festive event
MYAC celebrates the season – The Minto Youth Action Council hosted a Christmas party at The…
‘Candy Cane Christmas’ Alma parade theme
ALMA – Santa Claus is set to make his final local parade stop here this weekend.
Mapleton closing administration office due to COVID-19 concerns
MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton is closing its administration office to the public as of Dec. 20 due to concern over a province-wide increase cases of COVID-19.
Guelph bylaw officers to provide service to Wellington North
KENILWORTH – Wellington North Township has entered into a contract with the City of Guelph for bylaw services for a one-year pilot beginning Jan. 1.
State of emergency to remain in place in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county’s local state of emergency will not be ending as planned in the new year.
Minto opposes county official plan amendment that would restrict growth in small centres
MINTO – Council here is opposing removal of a section of the County of Wellington Official Plan that would prevent even minimal growth in existing rural settlements.
Arthur residents face meth, weapon charges
ARTHUR – Two Arthur residents face methamphetamine and weapon charges after a drug bust here last week.
Fire services respond to coverall shed fire in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North Fire Services and Minto Fire Department responded to a coverall shed fire on Dec. 12.
Minto approves COVID-19 relief grant for historical society
MINTO – The Harriston Historical Society will receive a $2,500 grant from the Town of Minto to help offset the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the organization.