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Thursday, August 18, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 33

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Community News

What happens if there is a case of COVID-19 at school?

Joanne Shuttleworth September 4, 2020Community News, COVID-19, News

GUELPH - It will take "a lot" to declare an outbreak of COVID-19 and close a school, public health officials say.

Sunflower tour final tally exceeds $13,000 for Wheels of Hope

Advertiser Staff September 3, 2020Community News, News

MAPLETON – A finally tally of $13,800 was raised at the Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour for the Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope foundation.

Fire destroys barn in Mapleton

Advertiser Staff September 3, 2020Community News, News

MAPLETON – No one was injured and no livestock was lost as fire destroyed a barn here on Sept. 3.

Virtual event planned for 40th annual Terry Fox Run

Advertiser Staff September 3, 2020Community News, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local residents are being encouraged to join cancer fighters across the nation in participating in the first ever virtual Terry Fox Run.

McRobb appointed clerk by Town of Minto

Patrick Raftis September 3, 2020Community News, News

HARRISTON – The Town of Minto has officially appointed Annilene McRobb to the permanent position of clerk.

Town approves sale of two industrial park lots

Patrick Raftis September 3, 2020Community News, News

MINTO – Council here has approved the sale of two lots in the Palmerston Industrial Park.

Arthur man faces several driving charges after stop

Submitted September 3, 2020Community News, Police

An Arthur man faces several charges after police alleged he was driving a vehicle with improper plates.

Crime of the Week

Submitted September 3, 2020Community News, News, Police

ometime between July 31 and Aug. 13, someone stole a blue 2020 New Holland Boomer 40 tractor with a front loader from a business on Wellington Road 86 here.

High Street closed for service work

Submitted September 3, 2020Community News, News

A section of High Street between Edward and Union Street here is expected to be closed until 4pm Friday.

Church offers take-out dinner

Submitted September 3, 2020Community, Community News, News

The United Church here is offering a take-out chicken dinner on Sept. 17.

Shopping Saturdays wrap up

Submitted September 3, 2020Community, Community News, News

Shopping Saturdays wrap up

Another suspended driver

Submitted September 3, 2020Community News, News, Police

On Aug. 25 at about 6:30am, a Wellington County OPP officer investigated a suspected disqualified driver.

Concerned Citizens of Alma worried meeting attendance limits will mute message

Patrick Raftis September 3, 2020Community News, News

Members of a citizens group opposing a proposed underground propane distribution facility here are concerned limits on attendance at indoor gatherings will impact their ability to get their point across to Mapleton council.

Arthur Fall Fair goes to virtual format

Advertiser Staff September 3, 2020Community News, COVID-19, Rural

The Arthur Agricultural Society has become the latest to embrace the virtual fair concept in place of a traditional fair cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wellington North building permits on schedule

Jaime Myslik September 3, 2020Community News, News

It has been a bumper year for deck, small home renovation and swimming pool permits in Wellington North.

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Fergus resident celebrates 100th birthday

FERGUS – Longtime Fergus resident Mary Woods will celebrate her 100th birthday on Aug. 20.

Elora teen to play in national baseball championships

ELORA – Lucas Albano will compete for Team Ontario at Baseball Canada’s U13 AAA National Championships, Aug. 25 to 29.

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.

COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up slightly in region

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up slightly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph…

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.

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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Longtime Mapleton councillor Dennis Craven not seeking re-election

MAPLETON – When the next Township of Mapleton council convenes following the Oct. 22 municipal election one longtime council member won’t be at the table.

Few races emerge in local elections as Aug. 19 nomination deadline looms

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The deadline to file nomination papers to run for a seat on local councils or school boards in the Oct. 24 municipal election is Aug. 19.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Harriston Street Party included all-day events

Street party – The annual Harriston Street Party was held in downtown Harriston on Aug. 13. The…

Few races emerge in local elections as Aug. 19 nomination deadline looms

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The deadline to file nomination papers to run for a seat on local councils or school boards in the Oct. 24 municipal election is Aug. 19.

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.

Tractor pulls to make full comeback at Aberfoyle Fall Fair

After almost two years, the fair is returning to its regular schedule of live events – and that includes the popular tractor pull events.

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.

See all Puslinch area articles.

COVID-19 cases, ICU admissions up slightly in region

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Confirmed COVID-19 cases are up slightly in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph…

Municipal, school board election Oct. 24

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The next Ontario municipal and school board elections are Oct. 24. 

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.

Columnists

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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