CAMBRIDGE - Summer came to an exciting end for Vanda OstojicMiddel of St. Thomas, winner of Drayton Entertainment’s August Ultimate 50/50 draw. OstojicMiddel took home a final jackpot of $83,410.
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Incumbent MP John Nater wins handily in Perth-Wellington
PERTH-WELLINGTON – The crowd of supporters, family and volunteers gathered at the Mitchell Golf Club to celebrate Perth-Wellington MP John Nater's re-election might have been limited in size due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it wasn't limited in enthusiasm when victory was announced on Monday.
Concerns raised over rezoning proposal for Glen Allan subdivision
MAPLETON – Concerns over traffic volume, parkland designation and sidewalks were raised during a public meeting on a proposed rezoning for a development that would include 11 single-detached homes in the hamlet of Glen Allan.
Supply management topic sparks intense exchange at Perth-Wellington candidates meeting
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A question on supply management sparked the most intense exchange during a Sept. 15 online forum for Perth-Wellington candidates in the federal election.
United Way kicks off fundraising campaign
GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin kicked off its fundraising campaign with a flash mob. The event, on Sept. 15 outside Guelph’s city hall, attracted a small crowd and was also livestreamed.
Group opposed to Hwy. 6 bypass advised by committee member to return with ‘plan B’
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county roads committee heard from James Ferrier, on behalf of the Concerned Citizens of Wellington 7 and 17, on Sept. 14 and discussed growing pains on county roads.
Pumpkin Chuckin’ part of the fun at Drayton Harvest Festival
DRAYTON – The Drayton Harvest Festival on Sept. 18 will be a celebration of agriculture and rural life.
Mapleton polling station changed
MAPLETON – Elections Canada is reminding voters of a change in polling stations for Drayton-area residents.
Vaccination will be required to enter community centres except for council meetings
MAPLETON – Members of the public will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide proof of vaccination along with photo ID to enter municipal community centres in Mapleton as of Sept. 22. However the restriction will not apply to council meetings held in the venues.
Provincial funding will support downtown Alma revitalization
ALMA - The Township of Mapleton will receive provincial funding to revitalize Alma’s downtown area.