Minto

HARRISTON - Harriston Rising is hosting two events centred around tie dying on Aug. 3 and 5.

WELLINGTON COUNTY - With vaccination rates on the rise in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph, the local health unit will be closing its mass vaccination clinics beginning August 6.

WELLINGTON COUNTY  - With the province moving into step three of Ontario’s Roadmap to re-open on July 16,  the focus is on resumption of additional indoor activity with larger numbers of people allowed.

CLIFFORD - Owner Lori Stever hosted a celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Red Express Market here on July 10.

MINTO – Town council has approved a staff report outlining spending plans for about $350,000 in provincial and federal funds remaining from various programs.

PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto has approved a plan to bring some dormant local history back to life here.

MINTO – Town council has authorized staff to implement a public education campaign aimed at encouraging safe and considerate use of fireworks in the municipality.

MINTO – While modern equipment and up-to-date training are key to operating a successful fire department, there’s still no substitute for experience. Minto Fire has that in good supply, including two firefighters with a combined total of more than 90 years on the job.

MINTO – Council has approved a land sale to an Orangeville-based developer planning to construct an industrial mall in Palmerston. The sale of a 3.6-acre  parcel of land at 345 Minto Road to Golden Canadian Homes for $126,000 was approved at the July 13 Minto council meeting.

PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto announced on July 14 that maintenance, including exterior painting, on the Palmerston tower that began in May is complete and all restrictions on water use have been lifted.