MINTO – Emergency crews were called to the scene on Highway 9 on Dec. 2 at about 7:25am. Wellington County OPP officials say two SUVs and one tractor trailer were involved in the crash.
Minto
Town of Minto proposes $4-million capital budget
MINTO – Town staff department heads, treasurer Gordon Duff and chief administrative officer (CAO) Gregg Furtney gathered in the council chambers to present a 2025 draft capital budget on Nov. 26.
Council awards $109,000 tender for drain improvements
MINTO – Council here approved a bid of $109,000 for the improvement of a municipal drain in a Nov. 19 meeting.
Palmerston Santa Claus parade includes over 50 floats
MINTO – A jolly man in a red suit will be gracing the Palmerston community this December, so you better watch out.
Drinking and driving
FERGUS – On Nov. 16 at about 9pm, Wellington County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE program on Wellington Road 18. A Scarborough driver was charged with driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs and failing to comply with a demand for a breath sample. He is to appear in Guelph court on Dec. 17.
Norwell District Secondary School hockey team wins gold
PALMERSTON – The Norwell District Secondary School Varsity Reds hockey team travelled to London on Nov. 21 and won the tournament with wins of 3-1 against St. Mary’s from Woodstock, 4-3 against London South, and 3-0 in the finals against Catholic Central from London.
Guests lined the streets for Harriston’s Santa Claus parade
MINTO – The Harriston Santa Claus parade drove through town on Nov. 23 while guests lined the streets.
Local source water protection committee looking for new member
MINTO – The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region is looking for a new source protection committee (SPC) member to represent the environmental sector.
Hockey team to raise funds for Skylar Beuhler’s cancer journey
HARRISTON – The Orangeville Viking U11 boys hockey team will be playing in Harriston in hopes of raising funds for a little girl with acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Harriston joins the holiday festivities with Candy Canes and Cocktails event
HARRISTON – The Town of Minto hosted a Candy Canes and Cocktails evening in downtown Harriston on Nov. 13.