ARTHUR – Rain or shine, the Arthur Optimist Club has got you covered – literally.
Community News
Minto celebrates 25th anniversary of amalgamation
CLIFFORD – Clifford pulled out all the stops on July 13 for the Clifford Carnival Celebration, which recognized 25 years of amalgamation.
Ribbon cutting at Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops
PALMERSTON – Dulce Heaven Cookies and Scoops celebrated its opening on July 12 in Palmerston.
Donna Charters Memorial Bursary recipient
MINTO – Matthew Payne is the recipient of the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society’s Donna Charters Memorial Bursary.
Mount Forest Lions supporting Family Health Team
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Lions Club president Crystal Steffler presented the Family Health Team of Mount Forest with donations of $1,000 towards its community garden and $2,000 towards its mental health initiatives.
Bingo for Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club made a donation of $10,000 to the Louise Marshall Hospital (LMH) Foundation on June 27, thanks to proceeds from their weekly Wednesday night Bingo.
Celebrating 35 years of Royal Terrace Long Term and Residential Care
PALMERSTON – Royal Terrace Long Term and Residential Care in Palmerston celebrated 35 years on June 26.
Celebrating the opening of Tito’s Pizza
PALMERSTON – Tito’s Pizza celebrated its opening in Arthur on July 12.
Donation to Palmerston Marlins U11 Teal Team
PALMERSTON – The Palmerston Marlins U11 Teal Team is a group of 13 girls from the Southwestern Ontario area that compete in the Grand Valley League and in the Provincial Women’s Softball Association (PWSA) programs for the 2023 to 2024 season.
Construction beginning July 22
MINTO – Road resurfacing of Wellington Road 109 between Wellington Road 123 (Teviotdale) and Wellington Road 5 (just south of Harriston) in the Town of Minto is set to begin on July 22.
Harriston-Minto Ambassador program 2024/25 contestants
MINTO – The 2024/25 contestants for the Harriston-Minto Ambassador program held on July 5 at the Harriston Community Complex Auditorium.
Mapleton welcomes new finance director, treasurer Patrick Kelly
MAPLETON – Patrick Kelly has been hired as Mapleton township’s new finance director and treasurer.
Lovers of the birds: Introducing the flycatcher family
Recently I was looking out of the window and saw a bird I recognized as a flycatcher. But which flycatcher was the question I needed answered.
Antique and Classic Clifford Truck Show makes an impact
CLIFFORD – For the past 14 years, the Great Lakes Truck Club (GLTC) has held its Antique and Classic Truck Show in Clifford’s Rotary Park.
Palmerston wellness hub focuses on youth’s mental health
PALMERSTON – A team of dedicated volunteers have created a “safe space” for rural youth navigating through life’s many challenges.