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Conestogo Lake Car Rally honours those who lost their lives on the water
DRAYTON – Area residents drove an assortment of vehicles to the PMD Arena on July 31 to participate in the inaugural Conestogo Lake Car Rally.
County invites stakeholder input on Flax Bridge EA
MAPLETON – The County of Wellington is inviting input from stakeholders on a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Flax Bridge on Wellington Road 11.
Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour to raise funds for Palmerston hospital
MAPLETON – The second Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour will take place Aug. 14. This year's event will also feature a two, five or 10 km run/walk option.
Wellington North to opt out of Line Fences Act
WELLINGTON NORTH – Council here voted unanimously on July 26 to direct its clerk to bring a Non-Application of the Line Fences Act bylaw to its next meeting.
Palmerston woman wins Daily Keno lottery
Keno winner – Ethel Sockett of Palmerston won $250,000 in the Daily Keno 10 Pick on April…
The Huron County Cruisers car tour passed through Clifford
Classic cars – The Huron County Cruisers car tour passed through Clifford on July 18. A…
Rink roof project gets boost from Hensall Co-op initiative
MOOREFIELD – Plans to raise a roof over an outdoor rink here have received a $10,000 boost from the Hensall and District Co-operative.
Mapleton explores options for voting
MAPLETON – Council here has directed staff to prepare a report on alternative voting options for the 2022 municipal election.
Farmers Markets regular stops along Guelph Wellington Farmers Market Trail
Farmers markets – Farmers Markets in Palmerston, Drayton and Mount Forest are regular stops…
Agricultural society serving pork chop dinner on Aug. 7
MAPLETON – The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society is serving a pork chop dinner on Aug. 7.
Former deputy fire chief takes joy ride
MOUNT FOREST – Leonard Seifried received a welcome surprise when he heard a knock on his door on July 25.
Cast or carry
In boating, to cast off means to free your boat from its mooring and set out on the water. In…
North Wellington municipalities reactivate Digital Service Squad
Northern Wellington municipalities will once again be offering local businesses assistance with their online commerce efforts. The Minto Chamber of Commerce, Township of Wellington North and Township of Mapleton have announced receipt of a 11,884 Digital Main Street program grant.
Multicultural association has served over 9,000 people throughout pandemic
PALMERSTON - Volunteeers from the Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron have been working together to pick up discarded masks at parks in the area.