Drayton Remembers - Local students Alexis Skerritt and Lilly Sprague read In Flanders Fields at the Mapleton Remembrance Day service on Nov. 11 at the Drayton cenotaph.
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Minto assists Mapleton on Master Fire Plan
MAPLETON - Fire chiefs Rick Richardson and Chris Harrow, of Mapleton and Minto respectively, presented Mapleton council with a joint fire plan established by the two departments on Oct. 22.
Large fire destroys implement shed
MAPLETON - A local farmer is “devastated” after about 10 cattle perished and an implement shed was destroyed in a large fire on Tuesday night, but it appears things could have been much worse.
Local fire department rental fee waiver request sparks council discussion
MAPLETON - Discussion over waiving the fees to rent out the PMD arena for fire events caused confusion in council on Oct. 22.
Drayton skating club celebrate Halloween
Spooky skaters - The Drayton skating club recently held a pre-Halloween dress-up night. Intermediate skaters hit the ice in costume as part of the fun.
Mapleton fire department honours deputy chief for 30 years of service
Service award - Mapleton fire department deputy chief Daryl Brodhaecker was presented with a federal award and medal for his 30 years of service on Oct. 22.
Township considers solar energy to reduce energy cost at four municipal buildings
MAPLETON - Council here is considering installing solar panels at four township buildings to reduce the municipality’s energy cost having received a presentation from QPA Solar Inc. for information on Oct. 22.
Wellington County Plowmen’s Association present plowing royalty titles
Plowing royalty - The Wellington County Plowmen’s Association held their annual banquet in Alma on Oct. 26.
Drayton Rotary Club held Thanksgiving Cruise Night
Cruise Night - The Drayton Rotary Club held another Cruise Night on Oct. 7 , with over 80 cars out to celebrate fall and Thanksgiving.
Remembrance Day services across Wellington County
Centre Wellington: Aboyne – A candle placement ceremony will take place on the front lawn of…