MAPLETON – Council here will consider during 2025 budget deliberations a proposal to include the mayor and councillors in the township’s municipal employee benefit program.
Community News
Mount Forest cemetery fees increasing; entrance repairs expected this summer
KENILWORTH – Wellington North staff began exploring a full-cost-recovery model for the Mount Forest cemetery during the winter, with subsequent reports to council on fee increases needed to get there, and historical operating costs, comparisons with other cemeteries, and a proposed increase schedule
Lovers of the birds: Killdeer
I saw my first killdeer of 2024 yesterday, March 15, on my way to Burlington. I haven’t seen one at the farm yet. The killdeer is a member of the plover family, which are shorebirds.
Donations made to Arthur Food Bank
ARTHUR – Employees of BrokerLink Insurance in Arthur donated non-perishable food and hygiene products to the Arthur Food Bank on March 5.
How to protect your vehicle’s paint job
Drivers go to great lengths to ensure what’s under the hood of their vehicles is well taken care of. But it’s equally beneficial to tend to the exterior of a vehicle, including its paint job.
Egg hunts on Easter weekend
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Easter egg hunts are planned for Minto and Mount Forest on the upcoming holiday weekend.
Together in Song concert series by Grey Bruce Singers April 12 to 14
HANOVER – Together in Song is the Grey Bruce Singers’ offering for this spring’s series of three concerts under the direction of Krista Bell and accompanied by Yuki Okumoto Stocovaz.
Seniors’ Centre for Excellence seeks support to help fund program coordinator
KENILWORTH – The Mapleton-based Seniors’ Centre for Excellence is again seeking $10,000 from Wellington North to help pay the salary of Glynis Belec, the centre’s ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged) coordinator.
Skating club plans carnival on Sunday
PALMERSTON – The Harriston Skating Club will host its annual carnival on March 24.
Harriston Legion mini-golf tourney
HARRISTON - Harriston Legion Branch 296 held its annual mini-golf tournament and barbecue dinner on March 10.
Three maintenance strategies to keep cars running longer
The last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers.
Minto Mad Dogs are tournament champs
MINTO – The Minto Mad Dogs U15 Rep team played in the 73rd Young Canada Tournament in Goderich, March 11 to 13.
Reflections: The great exchange: Part two
While I concur that I may not see the full effect of my life with my natural eyes before I leave this Earth, there is a lot that I do see, here and in my world, and I see it because God’s kingdom rule is in full effect here, just as it is in Heaven.
Wellington North takes lead on joint application
KENILWORTH – The Township of Wellington North has taken the lead on a joint application seeking $40,000 in tourism grant funding.
Twenty-two dogs perish in kennel fire near Moorefield
MAPLETON – Twenty-two dogs died in a kennel fire near Moorefield on Friday morning. Mapleton deputy fire chief Tom Wood said the owners of the Concession 8 property called in the blaze just after 9am on March 15.