WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials are urging area residents to take precautions on Wednesday and Thursday due to the "serious" risk posed by wildfire smoke originating in Quebec and northeastern Ontario.
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Police beat: Dangerous driving
MAPLETON – On June 9 at about 2:30pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a complaint about a vehicle traveling westbound along Wellington Road 7 here.
Optimists to host gathering in Alma
ALMA – The Optimist Club of Alma is hosting a Canada Day gathering in the village on July 1, from noon to 2pm.
Street celebration, fireworks, music and more to highlight Canada Day in northern Wellington
ARTHUR – A Canada Day street celebration is planned in Arthur for July 1.
Minto, Mapleton to share bylaw enforcement officer
MINTO – Council here has approved an agreement to share the services of a bylaw enforcement officer with the Township of Mapleton.
Township to cover operations shortfall for Alma Community Centre
MAPLETON – Township council has agreed to cover a shortfall in funding for the Optimist Club of Alma incurred through operating the local community centre.
Partial fire ban lifted by Wellington County fire departments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County fire departments have lifted a partial fire ban in the municipalities of Minto, Mapleton, Wellington North, Centre Wellington, Erin, Puslinch and Guelph/Eramosa.
20th PDHF Starlight Gala raises over $300,000 for hospital equipment
MAPLETON – The 20th annual Palmerston District Hospital Foundation (PDHF) Starlight Gala raised more than $300,000 toward the equipment needs of the local hospital.
Jim de Bock named Senior of the Year in Mapleton Township
MAPLETON – This township’s Senior of the Year has been “an avid contributor” to the local community for over 45 years, says Mayor Gregg Davidson.
Four new electric vehicle charging stations installed in Mapleton
MAPLETON – Electric vehicle drivers can now charge up in Mapleton at four new Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the municipality.