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Friday, August 19, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 33

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Memories of North Wellington: 02/27/20

Community News Staff February 27, 2020Community News, Memories of North Wellington

20 years ago, Wellington Advertiser, 2000 A 47-year-old Palmerston man was in hospital in stable…

GRCA labels spring flood risk moderate to high in watershed

Community News Staff February 27, 2020Community News

CAMBRIDGE - The overall flood risk in the Grand River watershed this spring is moderate to high, with the highest potential risk for flooding along the Lake Erie shoreline due to current lake levels.

Mitchell Hawks lead Mount Forest Patriots 2-1 in semi-finals

Community News Staff February 27, 2020Community News, Sports

MOUNT FOREST – The Mitchell Hawks are leading the Mount Forest Patriots two games to one in…

Memories of Wellington North – 02/20/20

Community News Staff February 19, 2020Community News, Memories of North Wellington

72 years ago, Drayton Advocate, 1948 “Glenardie Beauty,” a valuable col-lie dog belonging to…

Pettapiece, Shreiner paired on TVO’s Political Blind Date

Community News Staff February 19, 2020Community News, Rural

PERTH-WELLINGTON – Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece says he used his appearance on an…

Graduating Grade 8 student provides support for breakfast program at Minto Clifford school

Community News Staff February 13, 2020Community News

MINTO - Every day there are many families that struggle to make ends meet and children who start their day going to school hungry.

Memories of Wellington North – 02/13/20

Community News Staff February 10, 2020Community News

39 years ago Wellington Advertiser, 1981 About 550 students had to spend the night of Feb. 18 in…

Wellington North launches Digital Main Street Service Squad

Community News Staff February 6, 2020Community News

KENILWORTH - Wellington North Township has announced it received a $10,000 grant from Digital Main Street (DMS) to fund a Digital Service Squad to help downtown small businesses improve their online capabilities.

Darren’s Day 2020 in Palmerston on Feb. 17

Community News Staff February 6, 2020Community News

PALMERSTON - The Second Annual Darren’s Day is scheduled for Family Day 2020 on Feb. 17.

Patriots end regular season on high, break team record for total wins

Community News Staff February 6, 2020Community News, Sports

MOUNT FOREST – It’s been a record-breaking regular season for the Mount Forest Patriots.…

Memories of North Wellington – 02/06/20

Community News Staff February 6, 2020Community News

67 years ago Drayton Advocate, 1953 Mr. and Mrs. William John Workman are looking forward with…

Memories of Wellington North: 01/30/20

Community News Staff January 30, 2020Community News

40 years ago Wellington Advertiser, 1980 The Welcome Wagon began business in Mount Forest. The…

Local OPP offer winter driving tips

Community News Staff January 30, 2020Community News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the area experiencing wild swings in weather in recent weeks, local drivers have been challenged with everything from blizzard conditions to rain and ice storms.

Cartoon: 01/30/20

Community News Staff January 30, 2020Cartoons, Community News

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Dixi le Roux exhibit set to open at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston

Community News Staff January 30, 2020Community News

HARRISTON - An exhibition by Dixi le Roux is set to open Feb. 6 at the Minto Arts Gallery.

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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.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

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.

Residents: not enough public consultation on plan to improve Boreham Park in Arkell

ARKELL – Several residents in Arkell are upset that Puslinch council has approved an improvement plan for Boreham Park, claiming decisions were made without input from residents.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Municipal election nominations are now closed – here’s who’s running

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are now closed. Candidates could officially file nominations for mayor, councillor or school board trustee until Aug. 19 at 2pm.

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.  

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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