MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, at the intersection of Wellington Roads 11 and 7 northeast of Drayton, on Oct. 23 at about 12pm.
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Province to reverse mandated urban boundary changes
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A controversial provincial decision to unilaterally move rural properties into urban boundaries, both here and across the province, will be reversed. At an Oct. 23 press conference, provincial officials announced legislation to that effect will soon be introduced.
Minto council approves minor variance for commercial/residential development
MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application to facilitate a planned commercial/residential development on the King Hotel property in Palmerston.
Judge reserves sentencing decision in Michael Hurst sexual assault case
GUELPH – Palmerston resident Michael Hurst returned to Guelph Superior Court on Oct. 19 to hear prosecution and defence lawyers make sentencing recommendations to Justice Cynthia Petersen.
Moorefield Optimists Grass Drags held at Driscoll Farms
MOOREFIELD – The Moorefield Optimists Grass Drags were held on Oct. 14 at Driscoll Farms in Mapleton.
Clifford and District Agricultural Society plants tree in memory of Georgie Hutchison
CLIFFORD – It was a sunny Saturday morning, when the Clifford and District Horticultural Society (CDHS) celebrated National Tree Day by planting a tree in the Old Rotary Park in Clifford to honour Georgie Hutchison, who passed away in January.
Roundtable hosts Artisan Showcase
WELLINGTON NORTH – An Artisan Showcase hosted by the Wellington North Cultural Roundtable is set for Oct. 21.
Firefighters assist MRI campaign
CLIFFORD – Dan Hill, centre left, and Mark Leslie, centre right, MRI campaign co-chairs for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation attended the Clifford Fire Station on Oct. 11 to receive a $5,000 gift towards the campaign.
Marlins receive support from Blessings To You Centre
PALMERSTON – The Blessings To You Centre in Palmerston recently donated $1,600 to the Palmerston Marlins U13 team.
HCP to stage Matilda
HANOVER – The Hanover Community Players are gearing up to stage Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical.
Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace presents cheque to Mount Forest Minor hockey
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace chair Don Koehler, second from right, presents a cheque for $3,000 from the lottery proceeds to Mount Forest Minor hockey representatives Kyle, Chelsea and Clark Ferguson.
Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace presents cheque to Mount Forest Ringette
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace chair Don Koehler presents a $2,000 cheque to Mount Forest Ringette.
4-H baking club creates cookies
MAPLETON - The first meeting of Mapleton 4-H baking club, “The Best of the Bakery” was held on Sept. 13.
Parker Coffey finishes second at District 4 Golf Tournament
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington Heights Secondary School student Parker Coffey finished second at the District 4 Golf Tournament with a score of 79 on Sept. 26 at Pike Lake Golf Centre.
Lovers of the Birds: Blue-headed vireo, previously solitary vireo
I had one of those bird lovers’ unforgettable experiences in September. I was wandering in a…