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Community News
Chamber takes Think Minto First program online
MINTO – The Minto Chamber of Commerce is offering a program designed to help businesses with…
North Wellington obstetrical services moving temporarily to Groves hospital
FERGUS - Obstetrical services at the county's two northern hospitals are being transferred to Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus to facilitate increased capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Optimists’ bottle drive raises over $4,700 for Drayton Food Bank
MAPLETON - The Optimist Club of Moorefield recently put out a request to Mapleton residents looking for empty deposit bottles and cans they could spare for donation to the Drayton Food Bank.
Province provides crisis funding to local agencies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local social services agencies can expect significant new funding to help protect the health and safety of the province’s most vulnerable people, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
Volunteers enlisted to expedite grocery delivery as retailer reacts to pandemic
DRAYTON - The Freshmart here has established system to allow customers to fulfil their needs, while minimizing traffic through the store.
Large fire destroys barn near Alma
MAPLETON - A barn here was completely destroyed by fire on Thursday night.
Mapleton man charged, accused of pointing gun at fellow resident
MAPLETON - A Mapleton man is facing weapon charges after a local resident claimed someone pointed a gun at them.
Minto council approves 2020 budget, tax levy increase of 5%
MINTO – The Town of Minto has passed a 2020 budget with a 5.1% tax levy increase.
Wellington North awards street construction tenders at special meeting
KENILWORTH - Wellington North has awarded the tender for construction on Fergus Street South in Mount Forest to Moorefield Excavating Ltd.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to over 100
GUELPH – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the region has risen to over 100, including the first death attributed to the virus.
First responders pay tribute to local health care workers
PALMERSTON – For Chris Harrow, taking part in a show of support for local health care workers on April 3 was an easy decision.
Make ‘n Move Minto offers fun for kids
MINTO – Local youngsters are invited to join in for Make ‘n Move Minto Mondays and…
Yarn Bomb Egg Hunt underway
MINTO – A Yarn Bomb Egg Hunt sponsored by True North Tribe and the Town of Minto will wrap up…