WELLINGTON COUNTY - The northern Wellington partnership of the Township of Mapleton, Wellington North and the Minto Chamber of Commerce announced Sept. 21 that they have received a $26,695 grant from Digital Main Street to fund a Digital Service Squad to help downtown small businesses.
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Mount Forest equestrian facility opens amidst pandemic
MOUNT FOREST – A new owner opened an equestrian facility in Mount Forest in the middle of the…
Mount Forest family takes part in annual Terry Fox Run
Family supports Terry Fox Run – The annual Terry Fox Run changed format tor 2020, with…
Re-invented Rural Romp promotes local agriculture
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A fall-favourite event for many families, the annual Fall Rural Romp,…
Upper Canada 2 Cylinder Plow Day featured over 20 tractors
Plow day – The Upper Canada 2 Cylinder Plow Day was held Sept. 19. The event is normally held…
Mount Forest Downtown’s Gold Bikes for Simon campaign held several fundraisers
Gold Bike fundraisers – Several fundraisers were held on Sept. 19 for Mount Forest…
Drayton church offers turkey takeout
DRAYTON – The Drayton United Church is hosting a takeout turkey supper on Oct. 1. Pre-orders are…
Headstone Hunt entry forms available
MINTO – Remembering our veterans and our fallen is something we promise to do every…
Bradford man charged in sexual assault in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – Police have charged a Bradford man with sexual assault in connection with an incident here last weekend.
Mildmay man faces sexual assault charges after incident with minor
MINTO – A Mildmay man faces sexual assault charges following an incident here last weekend involving a minor.
Minto reverting to virtual council meetings
MINTO - The Town of Minto will be returning to virtual council meetings for the next 28 days.
Minto council briefs: Town cancels Fire and Ice Family New Year’s Eve celebration
MINTO – At the Sept. 15 meeting, council approved a staff recommendation to the cancel the Dec. 31 event due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Wellington North to lower speed limit on sideroad
WELLLINGTON NORTH – Township council has approved a plan to lower the speed limit on Sideroad 3 West, from Sally Street to Wellington Road 6, from 80 to 60km/h.
Live2Lead event returns to Minto
MINTO - Live2Lead, a half-day leader development experience designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways, will be presented at the Norgan Theatre in Palmerston on Oct. 9.
New Mount Forest entrance signs spark debate and vandalism
MOUNT FOREST – Entrance signs to most communities don’t generate a lot of discussion. However, Mount Forest’s welcome markers, featuring the slogan “High – Healthy- Happy” have long been a conversation piece and a local landmark.