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Friday, August 19, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 33

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County landowners directed to destroy any noxious weeds on their property

Community News Staff May 11, 2022Community News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has issued notice that landowners are required to destroy any noxious weeds on their property by June 1. 

Art Arrows shop hosts grand opening in Mount Forest

Crystal Seifried May 11, 2022Business, Community News

Art Arrows opens – Leanne Clark recently held a grand opening for Art Arrows shop in Mount…

Ribbon-cutting event held for Country Chic Aesthetics

Community News Staff May 11, 2022Business, Community News

Country Chic Aesthetics – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Country Chic Aesthetics on…

Community News places in top three for best editorial, best original ad idea

Community News Staff May 4, 2022Community News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The North Wellington Community News finished in the top three in two Premier Award categories in the recent Ontario Community Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition.

Lawn Bowling Club granted relief from zoning bylaw

Community News Staff May 4, 2022Community News

WELLINGTON NORTH – The Mount Forest Lawn Bowling Club will be constructing three sun shades, a sandbox, and a sign after council here granted the club exceptions to several zoning regulations.

Kids Corner consignment store opens in Mount Forest

Community News Staff April 27, 2022Business, Community News

Kids Corner – Stumbled Upon (Consignment Store) in Mount Forest celebrated its 10 year…

Minto resident wins $36,000 in Drayton Entertainment’s March Ultimate 50/50 Draw

Community News Staff April 21, 2022Community News

MINTO – Kelly Lenselink thought it might be a joke when she got a call on April 1 and was told that she was the lucky winner of Drayton Entertainment’s March Ultimate 50/50 Draw. 

Coffee with Council gatherings back on agenda in Mapleton

Community News Staff April 20, 2022Community News

MAPLETON – The township’s Coffee with Council gatherings are coming back.

‘Volunteering is Empathy in Action’ theme of National Volunteer Week

Community News Staff April 20, 2022Community News, News

“Volunteering Is Empathy In Action” is the National Volunteer Week theme for 2022.

Alma Optimist Club hosted first country dance since 2019

Glenn George April 13, 2022Community News

Country Dance Returns  – The Alma Optimist Club hosted its first country dance since 2019 on…

New beds, upgrades announced for Caressant Care Arthur

Community News Staff March 30, 2022Community News

ARTHUR – The Arthur Caressant Care long-term home will see 80 of its existing beds upgraded and 48 new beds added as part of the province’s initiative to create 30,000 new beds, and to upgrade another 28,000 within the next six years.

Public meeting in Arthur to focus on growth, housing, development

Community News Staff March 30, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH – The township here is hosting a public information session to facilitate discussions surrounding growth in the community and to generate awareness of what is to come.

Mapleton businesses challenged to donate to Ukraine

Community News Staff March 23, 2022Community News

MAPLETON – Businesses here are participating in a community challenge and working together to send help to the people of war-torn Ukraine.

Patriots advance to semi-final series with the Mitchell Hawks

Community News Staff March 23, 2022Sports

MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Patriots have moved on to the divisional semi-finals after eliminating the Walkerton Hawks four games straight in Provincial Junior Hockey League action.

Concert to raise funds for playground

Community News Staff March 16, 2022Community News

PALMERSTON – A concert including some top area musical talent is planned to raise funds for…

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Fergus resident charged with arson in Aug. 1 fire

FERGUS – An 18-year-old Fergus resident has been charged with arson in connection with a suspicious fire here earlier this month.

Elora man facing numerous charges in shooting at Fergus home in February

FERGUS – An Elora man faces 11 charges stemming from a shooting six months ago, when bullets ripped into a Fergus home in the middle of the night.

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Hillsburgh feed mill closing after nearly 60 years

HILLSBURGH – The Hillsburgh feed mill is closing after nearly 60 years of servicing the Erin-Hillsburgh community. 

Garden tour in Erin Aug. 20

ERIN – The Erin Garden Club is holding a free, self-guided garden tour on Aug. 20 from 10am to 4pm.

See all Erin area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Guelph Nighthawks moving to Calgary next season

GUELPH – The Guelph Nighthawks elite basketball team is relocating to Calgary starting with the 2023 season. The team will be rebranded with a new name, logo and colour, all of which will be unveiled this fall.

Guelph man wins $100,000 in lottery game

GUELPH – Jesse Damery of Guelph is $100,000 richer after winning the top prize with OLG's Instant 5x The Cash lottery game.

See all Guelph area articles.

Council approves application for four-unit apartment

ROCKWOOD – Council here has approved an application for a four-unit apartment building on Alma Street in Rockwood. 

Speeders of the Week

GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On July 30 at about 4:45pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring…

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Council ponders proposal for electric vehicle charging station in Mapleton

MAPLETON – A company proposing to install two electric vehicle chargers in a township-approved location made a pitch to township council at the Aug. 9 meeting.

REVIEW: ‘It Runs in the Family’ a classic British farce

CAMBRIDGE – It Runs in the Family, Drayton Entertainment’s latest stage offering at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge, is a classic British farce with all the requisite comedic elements in place..

See all Mapleton area articles.

Minto council supports severance proposal to split residential, agricultural land parcel

MINTO – Council here is recommending approval of a severance that would divide a parcel of land that straddles the border of Wellington and Perth counties at the south end of Palmerston.

Officer charged after two OPP vehicles collide

MINTO – An OPP officer with just one year on the job has been charged following a collision here involving two police vehicles.

See all Minto area articles.

WDG Public Health confirms first rabid bat of 2022

MELANCTHON – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health received notification of a positive rabies test in a bat on Aug. 10. There were two human exposures to the animal. Both individuals have begun a treatment protocol.

COVID-19 vaccine for young children to arrive in WDGPH region this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years will be administered by primary care providers and in select pharmacies.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Listowel man charged with sexual luring of a minor

PUSLINCH – A Listowel man has been charged with sexual luring of a minor here. Wellington County OPP announced on Aug. 18 the charge relates to an investigation started earlier in the month.

Cambridge man charged with sexual luring of a minor

PUSLINCH – A Cambridge man has been charged with sexual luring involving a victim under the age of 16.

See all Puslinch area articles.

United Way announces funding to support marginalized communities

GUELPH – United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin has invested $275,000 to support marginalized communities through the new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) funding stream.  

Province’s ‘Plan to Stay Open’ includes more surgeries at ‘independent’ facilities

TORONTO – In preparation for a potential winter surge in hospitals, the Ontario government has released the next phase of its "Plan to Stay Open,” which includes investments in privatized care.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Arthur Aces women’s team completes undefeated season with championship win

ARTHUR – After a championship weekend, the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse (WMSL) league season has come to an end.

Mount Forest Sidewalk Saturday event a success

Main Street North in Mount Forest was closed on Aug. 13 for a special event hosted by the local…

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The power of one

He cast his eyes upon the crowd tittering about his brush with potential death mere days before. They were awestruck. 

A week away

There is a limited window left to file nomination papers for the upcoming municipal election. 

Health and safety

Much of the phrase “health and safety” is made in the workplace but we think it is time homes and families adopt a clearer view of what it means to be safe and healthy. Families are immensely impacted when safety takes a backseat to fun.

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Ransacked

By Kelly Waterhouse

It was my fault. I was careless. 

Son of Luther bootlegger had distinguished Toronto career

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Bagpipes

By Kelly Waterhouse

When the Carpenter and I first arrived in Wellington County 21 years ago, we settled in Fergus. The only thing we knew about that town was that it was home to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. That event was famous. 

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