Healthy options – A grand opening for a new on-farm shop at 3Gen Organics Farm Shop near…
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Mapleton snowmobile club reaches trail agreement with GRCA
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A two-year impasse between the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and the Grand River Conservation Authority has come to an end – at least in part. The GRCA and the Lake Conestoga Snowmobilers have signed an agreement for 13km of trails in Mapleton Township.
Santa arrived in Alma for a Candy Cane Christmas
Alma parade – The Alma Optimist Club’s Santa Claus Parade, which incorporated the theme “Candy Cane Christmas,” wound its way through the village on Dec. 19.
Cara Smith Band presented A Country Christmas at Norgan Theatre
Country Christmas – The Cara Smith Band presented A Country Christmas on Dec. 15 at the…
Employer application period now open for Canada Summer Jobs program
OTTAWA –The employer application process for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs 2022 program is now open, says Perth-Wellington MP John Nater.
Mapleton council approves budget, 1.64% tax rate increase
MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2022 budget with a 1.64 per cent increase in the local municipal tax rate The increase means residential taxpayers will pay a total of $473 per $100,000 of assessment in 2022, an increase of $7.64 over 2021.
Alma letter writing initiative sparks positivity in school community
ALMA – Students at Alma Public School have taken up a letter writing initiative, labeled the Alma delivery system, that highlights kindness and positivity in the school community.
Rotary Club hosts tree lighting
Rotary tree lighting – The Rotary Club of Drayton held a caroling and tree lighting ceremony…
Linda Timmerman recognized for outstanding contribution
MOOREFIELD – The Moorefield Horticultural Society (Mapleton Buds and Blooms) held its annual…
Trillium grant provides support to theatre Youth Academy
WATERLOO – Drayton Entertainment’s plans to create a home for community building and arts-based learning for youth is one step closer to reality, thanks to a $100,000 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, (OTF).