PALMERSTON – After not winning a championship title since 2003, the Minto 81’s captured the inaugural Ontario Elite Hockey League Senior AA championship this season.
Community News
Council approves $5,000 grant for empowerment studio
KENILWORTH – The new owner of the Personal Empowerment Studio in downtown Mount Forest is receiving a township grant.
Successful season for Norwell District Secondary School badminton duo
KITCHENER – Norwell District Secondary School students and District 4 gold medalists Marisa H and Dana K travelled to Conestoga College on April 18 to complete in the girls doubles badminton Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association tournament.
Mapleton council supports surplus farm dwelling severance applications
MAPLETON – Council here received two farm severance applications – at 6540 Sideroad 16 and 6852 Sideroad 15 – during the regular meeting of council on April 9.
Clifford Rotary Club donates to MRI+ Campaign
CLIFFORD – Clifford Rotarians recently gathered at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square to present a $5,000 pledge to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation MRI+ Campaign.
Council receives Moorefield property rezoning application
MAPLETON – Council here held a public meeting on April 9 to discuss the rezoning of a vacant lot in Moorefield’s urban centre.
Snowmobilers want on Mapleton list of clubs that contribute to community
MAPLETON – The Lake Conestogo Snowmobilers Club would like Mapleton Township to recognize its contributions to the local community by offering hall rentals free of charge.
Minto honours volunteers
MINTO – Mayor Dave Turton addresses a crowd of about 200 local volunteers at the Town of Minto Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Palmerston Community Centre on April 18.
Minto council approves historical mural in Teviotdale
MINTO – The heritage and history of Teviotdale is of interest to a group of Minto citizens, who contacted Minto council about the possibility of honouring the hamlet with a marker or sign.
9-5 the Musical coming to Holstein
HOLSTEIN – What happens when three dedicated employees decide it is time to make changes in the large international company they work for?
Meiklejohn Bonspiel champions
HARRISTON – The Meiklejohn Bonspiel has long been a highlight of the Harriston Curling Club season.
St. Mary’s Lunch Program donation
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Catch the Ace Co-chair Tim Noonan presented a $1,000 cheque to principal Michele Hasson from the Wellington Catholic District School Board to go toward the St. Mary’s Lunch Program.
Yuk Yuk’s comedians coming to Harriston
HARRISTON – A night of live comedy is coming to the Crown Harriston on April 27 at 8pm.
Roundtables to host Cultural Symposium May 31
HANOVER – The Cultural Roundtables of Hanover, Minto and Wellington North are inviting residents and local stakeholders to the Cultural Symposium on May 31 at the Hanover Civic Theatre.
Reflections: ‘The pudding that chokes the dog’
There are a variety of adages along the lines of “too much of a good thing is not a good thing.”