DRAYTON – A special event called Capes for Kids, a fundraising effort from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, was celebrated at Drayton Heights Public School on March 8.
Mapleton
Return of Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale a success
ALMA – Following a two-year hiatus, the return of the Alma Optimist Toy Show and Sale on March 13 was a resounding success, with funds raised going to support community organizations.
Mapleton Cost of Community Services Study presented to council
MAPLETON – A Cost of Community Services Study conducted for Mapleton by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) shows farm and forest lands generate substantially more revenue for the municipality than it costs to service them.
Population projections trend toward urban growth
MAPLETON – A greater share of a projected increase in the township’s population in the next 30 years will come in urban areas, according to an updated report on Wellington County’s Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) process.
Province to lift mask mandate in schools, most settings on March 21
TORONTO – Later this month, the mandatory mask requirement in most settings in Ontario will be a thing of the past. Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, announced on March 9 the mandatory mask mandate will be lifted for most settings, including schools, beginning March 21.
Mayor pays tribute to farm community
MAPLETON – Mayor Gregg Davidson opened the Feb. 22 council meeting with a tribute to farmers.
Local youths receive township bursaries
MAPLETON – The township has awarded $250 bursaries for three local youth involved in elite-level athletics.
Matthew Rae wins Progressive Conservative nomination in Perth-Wellington
MILVERTON - Matthew Rae, former public servant and community and education advocate, won the PC nomination in the riding of Perth-Wellington on March 5.
Three local skaters part of national silver medal winning synchro team
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Three northern Wellington youths were part of a national silver-medal winning synchronized skating team.
Township, GRCA to cooperate on flood damage assessment study
MAPLETON – The township is collaborating with the Grand River Conservation Authority on a flood damage assessment study.