MINTO - The Minto Youth Action Council (MYAC) is planning a Halloween Costume Swap on Oct. 23. The event will take place from 1pm to 3pm at the youth group’s meeting space, The Grove Palmerston.
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Township partners with Rotary Club on new park for Drayton
DRAYTON – A partnership with the Drayton Rotary Club to create a new nature-focused, accessible, multi-use park here has been approved by Mapleton council.
Wellington County hospitals put 14 unvaccinated staff on unpaid leave
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Fourteen staff at Wellington County hospitals were put on unpaid leave on Oct. 13 for not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Drayton’s Terry Fox Run raises $5,500
Terry Fox supporters – The Drayton Terry Fox Run held on Sept. 19 was once again a virtual…
‘Forgotten pioneers’ presentation Oct. 25
MOOREFIELD - The Mapleton Historical Society is hosting a presentation on Forgotten Pioneers: The Black Settlements of Wellington County.
Gardens of Scotland presentation at meeting
MOOREFIELD – Members of the Moorefield and District Horticultural Society (Mapleton Buds and…
Area chambers reflect on continued challenges of pandemic on businesses
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the recently implemented proof of vaccination requirement, members of local chambers are working to support their businesses the best they can.
Initiative highlights business diversity in Wellington County: chambers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Members of the Wellington County chambers of commerce say the recently launched “shop local” marketing initiative highlights the diversity of business communities across the county.
Alma citizens lobby for crosswalk on Wellington Road 17
ALMA – Mapleton council has directed staff to look into requirements for installation of a crosswalk on Wellington Road 17 at the entrance to Wallace Cumming Park here.
Mapleton council approves bylaw cutting speed limit near rural schools
MAPLETON – A bylaw implementing a 60 kilometre per hour speed limit in school zones in rural areas of the township was approved by council on Sept. 29.