Community News

MINTO – Four horses perished in a fire that destroyed a shed on the 3rd Line here on Feb. 12. Fire Chief Chris Harrow said firefighters from all three Minto stations responded to the call, which came in around 4am. 

MAPLETON – Council here has approved an update to the township’s Clean and Clear Bylaw in an effort to make it easier to enforce rules around sump pump discharge.

Staying sharp – With local arenas closed due to pandemic restrictions, area residents have…

MINTO – A community scavenger hunt to help Minto residents beat the winter blues is set to begin this week.

Trail riding – Snowmobile trails throughout northern Wellington have been busy lately as sled…

MAPLETON – Council here has denied a request to allow use of an existing barn for a storage business on a severed rural lot.

WELLINGTON NORTH — Township staff here will start removing the ice from the Mount Forest and Arthur arenas as early as this week. Wellington North council approved the decision on Feb. 8.

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Local Conservative MP John Nater has new portfolio as opposition critic for middle-class prosperity. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole announced changes to the Official Opposition’s “shadow cabinet” on Feb. 10

Outdoor fun – Among a small group of hockey enthusiasts passing the puck around on the local…

No injuries – Blowing snow made driving difficult in the region on Feb. 5. Western Region OPP…

Rink racers – Enjoying some ice time with a race across the outdoor rink on the PMD arena…

With a vote at their Feb. 2 meeting, Minto council members set in motion a plan that could literally re-shape a community.

Calm for now – During a major flood in June of 2017, Maitland River flows reached the bottom…

Community support – The doors at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre may not be open to the…