ARTHUR 鈥� Canada Day is just around the corner and the Arthur community is gearing up for a big celebration.聽
Community News
Minto welcomes new residents with free 鈥楳eet your Neighbours鈥� welcome picnic
HARRISTON 鈥� The Town of Minto, Minto Chamber of Commerce, and Minto鈥檚 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee invite families and individuals who are new to the community to the Meet your Neighbours Welcome Picnic (formerly the Newcomers鈥� Welcome Reception).聽
Minto launches new Culture Days micro-grant program
MINTO 鈥� The town鈥檚 Cultural Roundtable has officially launched its Culture Days micro-grant program, to help businesses and volunteer groups participate in Culture Days聽 in September and October.
Clifford community revving up for annual truck show
CLIFFORD 鈥� Truckers from near and far are revving their engines in preparation for the annual Clifford Truck Show this weekend.
Palmerston resident creates historical sports display for community
PALMERSTON 鈥� In honour of Palmerston鈥檚 150th birthday celebration, longtime community member Wayne Martin decided to create an artistic display showcasing Palmerston鈥檚 love of sports.聽
Optimists host annual fishing derby
ARTHUR 鈥� The Arthur Optimists held their annual Fishing Derby at Burns鈥� Family Pond on June 14.
Breaking ground for Drayton Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons
MAPLETON 鈥� Mapleton council and staff joined representatives from Graham Capital, Cima and the Ontario Clean Water Agency on June 11 at the Drayton Wastewater Treatment Plant lagoons for a ceremonial groundbreaking.
鈥業ntrusive鈥� drain to be improved for $160,000
MAPLETON 鈥� Back in February 2024, Mapleton Township received a notice of request for a major improvement for the Pentz Drain.
NDSS students receive auxiliary bursary
PALMERSTON 鈥� Helen McFadzean, president of the Palmerston and District Hospital Auxiliary, presented this year鈥檚 auxiliary bursary to three students from Norwell District Secondary School pursuing post-secondary education in the medical field.聽
Mount Forest athletes bring home gold in national, international competitions
MOUNT FOREST 鈥撀燬tudents from Rise Combat and Fitness in Mount Forest brought gold medals home from a Taekwondo tournament in Michigan on May 3. 聽
Reflections
鈥楾he power of the tongue鈥� 鈥淲here no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth鈥� (Proverbs 26:20).聽
Mapleton appoints building inspector
MAPLETON 鈥� Bev Fisher has been appointed as the new building inspector and plans inspector for the Township of Mapleton.聽
County partners with local groups on roundabout planting
ARTHUR 鈥� Arthur Second Look donated $500 towards plants that were planted in the three flower beds at the 色控传媒County roundabout in Arthur on June 10.
NDSS students attend Jill of All Trades event
PALMERSTON 鈥� On May 28, Norwell District Secondary School students attended a 鈥淛ill Of All Trades鈥� event at Conestoga College.
Township to buy ice resurfacer for $183,000
MAPLETON 鈥� Township council has approved the purchase of a $183,000 ice resurfacer a little earlier than originally planned to ensure it arrives in time for the 2026-27 ice rental season.