MAPLETON – Township council has voted to support a resolution asking the provincial government to reverse its recent implementation of “strong mayor” powers in some Ontario municipalities.
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Seniors centre, VON organize 2023 Christmas stocking program
MAPLETON – The Seniors’ Centre for Excellence (SCE) and Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) have teamed up for their fifth year of providing Christmas stockings to north Wellington seniors.
Wellington County launches survey on rural transit
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county’s economic development division has launched a rural transit survey to assess the public transportation needs and preferences of local residents.
Wellington Road 11 lane closure planned on Dec. 19 for bridge rehabilitation
MAPLETON – A lane closure is planned on Dec. 19 on Wellington Rd 11 between Wellington Road 45 and Mapleton 4th Line.
Mapleton council approves funding support for projects by four local groups
MAPLETON – Council here has approved financial support totaling about $15,000 from the township’s 50/50 funding program for projects by four local groups.
Township considers ice time allocation policy for PMD arena
MAPLETON – The township’s Parks and Recreation Committee is looking at creating a policy regarding allocation of ice time at the PMD arena.
Police beat: Several charges for driver pulled over in Fergus recently
FERGUS – A driver from Utterson, near Huntsville, faces a number of charges after being pulled over by police recently.
‘Country Christmas’ theme of Alma Santa Claus Parade
ALMA - Santa Claus is set to wrap up his pre-Christmas parade tour of Wellington County with a visit to this village.
Mapleton baking club learns cake decorating
MAPLETON - The Mapleton 4-H baking club held its last meeting on Nov. 6. Club president Kinsey led the 4-H pledge and then the group hopped right into learning how to use piping bags and what tips are best for cake decorating designs.
Drayton Rotary Club set to host New Year’s Eve bash at Chop House
DRAYTON – The Drayton Rotary Club is inviting area residents to a New Year’s Eve bash at the Drayton Chop House, located at 41 Wellington St. N., Drayton.