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Community News
Snow Sculptures with a Twist contest offers winter fun for Minto residents
MINTO – The winners of the town-wide “Snow Sculptures with a Twist” competition were recently announced.
Funding ending for Harriston and area mental health clinic
MINTO- A grant that funds lifesaving mental health services to residents here will run out on March 31.
Fire destroys home in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – A local couple lost their home to fire on Feb. 15. Wellington North Fire Chief…
Saugeen Connects celebrates International Women’s Day with web talk featuring keynote speaker Diane Crawford
NEUSTADT – In their collective efforts towards advancing women economically, the Saugeen…
Registration required to address meetings
MINTO – Public participation in council meetings has become more challenging as councils move to…
Clifford Rotary Club draws winning ticket for club’s 50/50 draw
Rotary draw – Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer, left, invited incoming president…
Meals on Wheels adjusted services due to pandemic
CLIFFORD – Volunteers for the Clifford Community Meals on Wheels deliver hot, nutritious…
Minto generates $6,700 through sale of bulk water
MINTO – The sale of 1,745 cubic metres of municipal water generated just over $6,700 from four contractors in 2020.
Minto approves rezoning on portion of Palmerston subdivision
MINTO – Town council has approved a rezoning application to pave the way for a 40-unit residential development on a 7.55-acre parcel of land in Palmerston.
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Palmerston hospital
PALMERSTON – First declared on Jan. 28, the outbreak affected six residents, including five deaths, and five staff members over three weeks.
Adjusted tax impact data shows increase for residential, reduction for commercial/industrial properties in Minto
MINTO – With final county and education tax rates in place, the Town of Minto has provided updated information on 2021 budget tax impacts on typical properties.
Palmerston urban boundary expansion plan endorsed by town council
MINTO – Plans to expand the urban boundary of Palmerston are moving forward. Minto council has approved a draft official plan amendment which will be forwarded to the County of Wellington for consideration.
Rezoning to facilitate TG Minto expansion approved
MINTO – A rezoning to allow an expansion at the TG Minto manufacturing facility in Palmerston has been approved by town council. The auto parts company, which employs about 650 people, is planning to add a 37,800 square foot staging area to the existing plant.
Teen charged after OPP officer dragged by ATV
MOUNT FOREST – A 16-year-old faces numerous charges after a police officer trying to make an arrest was dragged by an ATV here.