MAPLETON – Council here has appointed councillor Michael Martin to the joint fire services management committee for Mapleton, Minto and Wellington North.
Community News
Harriston’s annual garden festival had some furry friends
HARRISTON – The annual Harriston and District Horticultural Society Garden Festival took place at the Harriston-Minto Community Complex grounds on June 1.
Waste depot moving to Rothsay
MOOREFIELD – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving from the Erin roads garage to the Rothsay Waste Facility, and will be there for June.
At The Library
Blast into summer with Wellington County Library!
New lavender festival set for June 22
MOUNT FOREST – County residents have a new event to add to their summer calendars.
Arthur sandwich house officially open
ARTHUR – The Arthur Sandwich House officially opened its doors with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on May 31.
Performing arts symposium held in Minto May 23 to 26
MINTO – The Réseau Supporting Performing Arts in Rural and Remote Communities (SPARC) Network held its biennial symposium in Minto from May 23 to 26.
Annual Minto Firefighters breakfast
MINTO – Minto Firefighters held their annual breakfast in the Harriston Arena on June 1. Over 700 lined up for pancakes, eggs, hash browns and sausage prepared by local firefighters.
Thrift store gives back to the community
PALMERSTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is the recipient of a $4,000 donation from The Palmerston Blessings to You Centre.
Mapleton Farmers’ Market set for first Mondays of June, July, August, September
DRAYTON – The Rotary Club of Drayton is partnering with the Mapleton Farmers Market this year.
Arthur Optimist Club kicked off June hosting Kids Fishing Derby
ARTHUR – Arthur Optimist Club held its Annual Kids Fishing Derby, on June 1.
Derelict building leveled eight months after formal BIA complaint
MOUNT FOREST – The old tea room building in downtown Mount Forest is no more after being demolished in April.
NDSS girls soccer team qualify for the CWOSSA tournament
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School girls soccer team travelled to Brantford on May 27 after a strong regular season led it to qualify for the CWOSSA tournament.
Minto church hosts Canada Day celebration
MINTO – A Canada Day weekend event is planned for residents of Minto and area.
Theatre Norwell sells out seven shows, performing “Annie”
PALMERSTON – The cast and crew of Theatre Norwell performed Annie to seven sold out shows from May 14 to 18.