MAPLETON – The Mapleton Sunflower Festival will take place on Aug. 17 and aims to raise enough money to purchase an electric stretcher for the Palmerston hospital.
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Mapleton reviews energy consumption, approves updated conservation plan
MAPLETON – In 2019, Township of Mapleton staff set a goal to reduce energy consumption by two per cent annually from 2020 to 2025.
Conestogo Dam maintenance continuing
MAPLETON – The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is continuing a comprehensive rehabilitation project of the Conestogo Dam.
Alma Optimist Club holds BBQ for community
MAPLETON – The Alma Optimist Club held a community BBQ at the Alma Community Centre on July 26.
Mapleton council considers regulating short-term rentals
MAPLETON – Short-term rentals such as bed and breakfasts are not monitored, regulated or inspected in Mapleton – but staff and council may change that.
New policy to guide ice time allocation
MAPLETON – Council here has reviewed a draft ice allocation policy meant to ensure local groups have fair access to the PMD Arena ice rink.
Drayton/Mapleton Agricultural Society to award first Junior Ambassador
MAPLETON – For the first time, the Drayton/Mapleton Agricultural Society will have a Junior Ambassador for the upcoming year.
Mapleton welcomes new finance director, treasurer Patrick Kelly
MAPLETON – Patrick Kelly has been hired as Mapleton township’s new finance director and treasurer.
Sunday gun hunting to be allowed in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Hunting with guns on Sundays could be allowed in Mapleton as early as Sept. 1. Hunting in Ontario is regulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), but it is up to municipalities whether or not to permit hunting on Sundays.
Mapleton council denies zoning change application for local business
MAPLETON – J-M Building Contractors are not allowed to continue operating from 7433 Wellington Road 7 near Alma.