MINTO 鈥 For the first time in over two years, the Town of Minto will soon have a full-time, permanent CAO. The municipality announced on May 7 that Gregory Furtney has been hired to fill the position, starting June 10.
Community News
Mapleton 91大黄鸭 approves $10,000 for health care staff recruitment
MAPLETON 鈥 Local organizations are making steps towards meeting the significant need for rural health care staff.聽
‘It鈥檚 Saturday Night in Mount Forest’ exhibit transports visitors back in time
MOUNT FOREST 鈥 The Mount Forest Museum and Archives is bringing back Saturday night through its new exhibit.聽
Record spending on grants and donations brings calls to control 91大黄鸭 program
KENILWORTH 鈥 Wellington North 91大黄鸭 approved $82,635 in donations and fee waivers to local community groups and organizations at its April 22 meeting, but some 91大黄鸭 members say spending needs to be reined in.
Time capsule to be buried at Wellington North 25th anniversary of amalgamation event
KENILWORTH 鈥 Details about how Wellington North plans to celebrate 25 years since several villages and 91大黄鸭s amalgamated to form 91大黄鸭 in 1999 were revealed at a recent 91大黄鸭 meeting.
Andersons鈥 Christmas Dinner gift cards available for 鈥榯hose in need鈥
MINTO 鈥 The eighth annual Andersons鈥 Community Christmas Dinner on Dec. 25 was a great success and now local residents will benefit from the event.
Reflections: Learning from others
History is not everybody鈥檚 favourite subject, but it is an important one.
Arts 91大黄鸭 to hold seventh annual Minto Juried Art Show
MINTO 鈥 The Minto Juried Art Show is an annual event in the Town of Minto that will be running this year for the seventh time from May 9 to 24.
Blessings to You Centre receives $10,000 grant
PALMERSTON 鈥撀 The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston was recently presented with a grant of $10,000 from the Trillium Mutual Insurance Roots Community Fund. 聽
Palmerston Lions hosting Walk for Dog Guides fundraiser in June
PALMERSTON 鈥 The Palmerston Lions Club is holding the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on June 8.
Water testing no place to seek savings
Among the axioms we live by in the world of journalism is that stories, editorials and columns we expect to cause a stir often don鈥檛, while reports we deem innocuous can end up setting off a firestorm.
Cyber security info night in Harriston
HARRISTON 鈥 As scams are on the rise, the Minto Safe Communities Committee is offering 鈥淲e鈥檝e Been Hacked,鈥 a cyber security information night, on聽 May 13 at 7pm at the Harriston Community Centre. 聽
Lovers of the Birds: Belted kingfisher
The belted kingfisher has been a bird that I haven鈥檛 observed regularly. That all changed in the last couple of years. Finally the kingfishers in my area found their perfect site for a summer home.
Lacrosse memorabilia on display in Arthur
ARTHUR 鈥 A new exhibit has arrived at the Arthur and Area Community Centre showcasing the community鈥檚 past.
Local business makes donation to Blessings to You Centre
MOUNT FOREST 鈥 Dave Stroeder of The Mount Forest Truck Centre in Teviotdale shared his good fortune with The Blessings to You Centre in Palmerston, a non-profit volunteer-run thrift centre.