More murals in Minto – Artist Blaze Wiradharma drew plenty of attention last week as he worked on…
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God: the active ingredient in my world
Submitted by Laurie Langdon Given the state of our world these days, what I am about to say may…
Neighbour helps raise $2,400 for fire victims in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – A fire last month at an apartment building on John Street in Mount Forest destroyed the apartment of Lindsay Whiteman, Frank Warris and their three-year-old son, Forest. The family lost everything in the fire.
Minto council approves vote by mail plan for 2022
MINTO – Electors here will vote for their local council and school board representatives by mail once again in 2022.
Arthur Opti-Mrs Playground re-opens after $120,000 upgrade
ARTHUR – The Opti-Mrs playground, located at 158 Domville Street by the Arthur arena, re-opened to the public on June 3 after undergoing $120,000 worth of upgrades.
Province further easing visitation restrictions at long-term care homes
TORONTO - The Ontario government is again easing restrictions for visiting loved ones at long term care homes. Effective June 9, day and overnight outings will be permitted for fully vaccinated residents.
Wellington North council approves future plans for new water towers
WELLINGTON NORTH – At a special meeting on June 2, council here approved plans to add a second water tower in Mount Forest, and to replace the two water towers in Arthur with a new tower.
Pedestrian bridge in Palmerston temporarily closed
PALMERSTON - The pedestrian bridge at the Palmerston Railway Museum has been temporarily closed. A June 3 statement from the Town of Minto indicated an inspection “has revealed some issues with a support pier and repairs are required.”
Pool, second ice pad would escalate cost of Drayton arena upgrade project
MAPLETON - An indoor pool and a second ice-pad, two features not currently included in a concept plan for proposed upgrades to the PMD arena in Drayton, dominated much of the discussion at a virtual public meeting on the project June 1.
George Bridge re-elected to FCM board of directors
WELLINGTON COUNTY – County councillor and Minto Mayor George Bridge has been re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) board of directors for the 2021-22 term.
Mount Forest Lions Club donates $2,150 to HOPE committee
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club has made a $2,150 donation to the Healthy Opportunities Promoting Empowerment (HOPE) committee.
Sunlit stream creates dazzling early morning effect
Sunlit stream – Sunlight on a stream crossing Concession 11 in Wellington North creates a…
Vaccine stragglers taking a gamble
By the time you read this, Ontario’s most recent stay-at-home order will have expired, unlike…
Reimbursement component of WIPB launched
MAPLETON - On April 29 the Ontario government announced the establishment of the COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit (WIPB).
‘Law Van’ returns to Clifford and other county communities
CLIFFORD - Rose Vandermeer, outreach worker with the Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County, has returned with the “law van” to help people in the community with legal concerns. Her co-worker this year is lawyer Jeff Schmeeler.