Legion donates to hospital – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 409 in Palmerston presented the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) with a cheque for $10,000 on Jan. 16
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Mapleton water, wastewater RFP draws multiple proposals
MAPLETON – The township has received multiple proposals from pre-qualified parties in response to its RFP for the provision of municipal water and wastewater services, Mapleton officials announced on Jan. 16.
Contracts announced for local broadband projects
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Jan. 20 announcement of contracts to expand high-speed broadband services to nearly 2,900 homes and businesses in Wellington County includes agreements for projects in Mapleton and Wellington North.
Meeting to outline process for Arthur Business Improvement Area on Jan. 29
KENILWORTH - An Arthur BIA (Business Improvement Area) meeting is being held at the Arthur community centre on Jan. 29.
County fee hike sparks discussion about hiring township planner
MAPLETON – Rising fees for county planning services sparked discussion among Mapleton councillors about hiring a township planner.
Minto received over $74,000 from Westario dividends in 2018
MINTO – This municipality received $74,300 in dividends on its holdings in Westario Power Inc. in 2018 and the investment has brought in more than $600,000 since the current iteration of the local utility was formed in 2009.
Construction slows in Mapleton Township
MAPLETON – Building activity in the township was down in 2019, compared to the previous two years.
Annual soup and sandwich luncheon unites local horticultural members
Society hosts luncheon – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held its annual…
Editorial: Due credit, or redo?
For local residents it was nice to see some specifics announced regarding plans to expand high speed internet access in rural Ontario.
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OPP urge citizens to be cautious around ice
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington County OPP are reminding the public they still need to be cautious even though the temperature has dropped and there is some ice on rivers, ponds and lakes throughout the county.
Memories of Wellington North: 01/23/20
70 years ago Drayton Advocate, 1950 Warden Archie W. Beattie, who made history last week by being…
Cultural Moment recognizes hotels along Owen Sound Road
KENILWORTH - This month, Bonny McDougall of Wellington North’s Cultural Roundtable offered members of council a look into the past along the Owen Sound Road (now Highway 6).
Sixth annual Little Black Dress Affair fundraiser a success
Community contributions – On Sept. 21, the 6th Annual Little Black Dress Affair (LBDA) was…
Mount Forest and Arthur teachers picketed in Fergus on Jan. 21
OECTA strikes – Wellington Catholic District School Board schools were closed on Jan. 21 as…