MINTO - The Town of Minto has made the Culture Days 2021 listing of top participating communities.
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Andersons Community Christmas dinner returns to original format
PALMERSTON – The Andersons 6th Annual Community Christmas Dinner will return to its…
Santa Claus makes visit to Arthur for parade
The Arthur Santa Claus parade was a colourful affair on Nov. 17, with lights and decorations…
Holstein non-motorized parade set for Dec. 11
HOLSTEIN – This village’s unique non-motorized Christmas parade returns on Dec. 11.
The Drayton Kinettes held their Outdoor Holiday Market in Moorefield
Holiday market – The Drayton Kinettes Outdoor Holiday Market on Nov. 20 in Moorefield was a…
Christmas in the Streets celebrated in Clifford
Clifford celebrates the season – Christmas in the Streets was celebrated in Clifford, with…
Minto native seeks PC nomination
HARRISTON – Matthew Rae is seeking the Progressive Conservative nomination in the Perth-Wellington riding.
Over 300 nativity scenes on display at Knox church event in Conn
CONN – A church community here offers a unique Christmas event designed to highlight the true spirt of the season.
Reserves eyed to prevent tax levy spike in proposed 2022 Wellington North budget
WELLINGTON NORTH - A preliminary 2022 budget presented to council on Nov. 22 shows taxpayers potentially shouldering a 19.2% tax levy increase to pay for government and proposed capital costs. Council requested staff to aim for a 2.5% increase and look to reserves for relief.
Minto projecting tax rate increase under 1%
MINTO – A typical taxpayer here can expect a tax increase of around $11 for local municipal purposes in 2022, based on early budget projections.
Building evacuated after suspicious package found
MOUNT FOREST – Residents of an Egremont Street building have been advised they can return home after they were evacuated on Nov. 25 when a suspicious package was discovered in the building.
Arthur woman receives Women of Inspiration Award
WELLINGTON NORTH - Arthur resident Jennifer Green was the recipient of the Universal Women's Network Dream Builder Award on Nov. 13.
Wellington North applies for funding for Highway 6 resurfacing in Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Township staff received approval to submit an application prepared by Fergus-based Triton Engineering Services asking the province to cover a portion of a proposed $900,000 Highway 6 resurfacing project.
Increased rural municipal funding from province a ‘step forward,’ but officials say it’s not enough
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North's 2022 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allotment works out to $1.3 million, an increase of 1.81% from this year’s $1.27 million.
Enhanced traffic enforcement anticipated in Palmerston, OPP inspector says
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington OPP inspector Paul Richardson says enhanced traffic enforcement can be anticipated for speeders on Queen Street South in Palmerston.