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Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | Vol 54 Issue 08

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Meals on Wheels adjusted services due to pandemic

Bonnie Whitehead February 24, 2021Community News, COVID-19

CLIFFORD – Volunteers for the Clifford Community Meals on Wheels deliver hot, nutritious…

Minto generates $6,700 through sale of bulk water

Patrick Raftis February 21, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – The sale of 1,745 cubic metres of municipal water generated just over $6,700 from four contractors in 2020.

Minto approves rezoning on portion of Palmerston subdivision

Patrick Raftis February 20, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – Town council has approved a rezoning application to pave the way for a 40-unit residential development on a 7.55-acre parcel of land in Palmerston.

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Palmerston hospital

Advertiser Staff February 19, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News

PALMERSTON – First declared on Jan. 28, the outbreak affected six residents, including five deaths, and five staff members over three weeks.

Adjusted tax impact data shows increase for residential, reduction for commercial/industrial properties in Minto

Patrick Raftis February 19, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – With final county and education tax rates in place, the Town of Minto has provided updated information on 2021 budget tax impacts on typical properties.

Palmerston urban boundary expansion plan endorsed by town council

Patrick Raftis February 18, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – Plans to expand the urban boundary of Palmerston are moving forward. Minto council has approved a draft official plan amendment which will be forwarded to the County of Wellington for consideration.

Rezoning to facilitate TG Minto expansion approved

Patrick Raftis February 18, 2021Business, Community News, News

MINTO – A rezoning to allow an expansion at the TG Minto manufacturing facility in Palmerston has been approved by town council. The auto parts company, which employs about 650 people, is planning to add a 37,800 square foot staging area to the existing plant.

Teen charged after OPP officer dragged by ATV

Advertiser Staff February 17, 2021Community News, News, Police

MOUNT FOREST – A 16-year-old faces numerous charges after a police officer trying to make an arrest was dragged by an ATV here.

Four horses dead following weekend shed fire

Advertiser Staff February 17, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – Four horses perished in a fire that destroyed a shed on the 3rd Line here on Feb. 12. Fire Chief Chris Harrow said firefighters from all three Minto stations responded to the call, which came in around 4am. 

Moorefield Optimist Club’s outdoor rink allows people ice-time

Patrick Raftis February 17, 2021Community News, COVID-19

Staying sharp – With local arenas closed due to pandemic restrictions, area residents have…

Bylaw update aimed at avoiding issues with ice on sidewalks

Patrick Raftis February 17, 2021Community News

MAPLETON – Council here has approved an update to the township’s Clean and Clear Bylaw in an effort to make it easier to enforce rules around sump pump discharge.

Scavenger hunt planned in Minto

Advertiser Staff February 17, 2021Community News

MINTO – A community scavenger hunt to help Minto residents beat the winter blues is set to begin this week.

Snowmobile trails busy after recent snowfalls

Patrick Raftis February 17, 2021Community News

Trail riding – Snowmobile trails throughout northern Wellington have been busy lately as sled…

Council denies request to retain barn for commercial storage

Patrick Raftis February 12, 2021Business, Community News, News

MAPLETON – Council here has denied a request to allow use of an existing barn for a storage business on a severed rural lot.

Township removing ice early at Arthur, Mount Forest arenas

Lori-Anne Little February 11, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News, Sports

WELLINGTON NORTH — Township staff here will start removing the ice from the Mount Forest and Arthur arenas as early as this week. Wellington North council approved the decision on Feb. 8.

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Four recent overdose deaths reported in Guelph, Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four overdose deaths have been reported over the last week in the Guelph, Rockwood, Elora and Arthur areas. Fentanyl is believed to be involved these deaths, which may suggest a stronger than normal substance is circulating in the community, public health officials stated.

Centre Wellington minor lacrosse seeks input on new team name

FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association is now seeking public input on a new team name. The league has come up with several suggestions but also welcomes new ideas from local residents.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Erin Seedy Saturday event goes virtual

ERIN – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's Erin Seedy Saturday has gone virtual. Organizer Jen Edwards has been busy collecting, sorting and organizing seeds since last fall. 

Police beat: Snowmobile crash on trail near Hillsburgh

Snowmobile crash ERIN – On Feb. 19 at about 7:50pm Wellington County OPP responded to a…

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Michelle Hanson trial moved to Guelph

ORANGEVILLE - Michelle Hanson, the mother charged in the death of her three-year-old son Kaden Young, will have her criminal trial held in a Guelph courtroom in March. 

Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip set for Jan. 1

GRAND VALLEY - Take the plunge in Grand Valley to celebrate the new year and support the local food bank.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Nineteen schools in region reporting active COVID-19 cases

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nineteen schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including two in Wellington County, are reporting active COVID-19 cases.

Four recent overdose deaths reported in Guelph, Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four overdose deaths have been reported over the last week in the Guelph, Rockwood, Elora and Arthur areas. Fentanyl is believed to be involved these deaths, which may suggest a stronger than normal substance is circulating in the community, public health officials stated.

See all Guelph area articles.

SIU: no grounds to charge officer after woman injured during arrest

MISSISSAUGA – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has ruled “there are no reasonable grounds to believe” an OPP officer committed a criminal offence during an arrest that led to a woman breaking her arm about five months ago in Rockwood.

Four recent overdose deaths reported in Guelph, Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four overdose deaths have been reported over the last week in the Guelph, Rockwood, Elora and Arthur areas. Fentanyl is believed to be involved these deaths, which may suggest a stronger than normal substance is circulating in the community, public health officials stated.

See all Guelph-Eramosa area articles.

Township restricts parking near school in Drayton

MAPLETON - Council has amended the township’s parking bylaw to restrict parking to one side of the road on both High Street and Smith Drive in Drayton in order to enhance pedestrian safety in the area.

Mapleton endorses Wellington County application for regional fire training centre

MAPLETON – A motion to support the application was approved unanimously by township council on Feb. 24 following a report by Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Murray Group awarded contract for 12th Line culvert project

MINTO – Town council awarded a tender for replacement of three culverts on the 12 Line at its Feb. 16 meeting. The successful bidder was Moorefield-based The Murray Group, which submitted a bid of $314,021, the lowest of two received.

Snow Sculptures with a Twist contest offers winter fun for Minto residents

MINTO – The winners of the town-wide “Snow Sculptures with a Twist” competition were recently announced.

See all Minto area articles.

Nineteen schools in region reporting active COVID-19 cases

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nineteen schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including two in Wellington County, are reporting active COVID-19 cases.

Region to remain in red COVID-19 alert level for at least another week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – It appears the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region will remain in the province's red COVID-19 alert level for at least another week, despite a significant drop in cases and vast improvements in COVID indicators.

See all Orangeville area articles.

OPP unsure how much was stolen during mailbox break-ins, thefts

PUSLINCH – Police are looking to the person(s) responsible for breaking into mailboxes near Puslinch Lake and stealing mail.

Optimist rink in Puslinch operating with restrictions

PUSLINCH – The Township of Puslinch recently announced that with the gradual reopening of the…

See all Puslinch area articles.

Nineteen schools in region reporting active COVID-19 cases

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nineteen schools in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region, including two in Wellington County, are reporting active COVID-19 cases.

Four recent overdose deaths reported in Guelph, Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four overdose deaths have been reported over the last week in the Guelph, Rockwood, Elora and Arthur areas. Fentanyl is believed to be involved these deaths, which may suggest a stronger than normal substance is circulating in the community, public health officials stated.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Arthur woman dies in three-vehicle crash

DUFFERIN COUNTY – An Arthur resident has died following a three-vehicle crash here on Monday.

Four recent overdose deaths reported in Guelph, Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Four overdose deaths have been reported over the last week in the Guelph, Rockwood, Elora and Arthur areas. Fentanyl is believed to be involved these deaths, which may suggest a stronger than normal substance is circulating in the community, public health officials stated.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Payoff for climate foresight

Canadians have watched with horror and sympathy this month as millions of Texans suffered through blackouts, boil water orders, traffic nightmares and other results of a rare, at that latitude, and extended winter storm.

And so it begins

At long last vaccines are starting to be given to the general population.

Truth still exists

Many years from now, when historians look back at the COVID-19 pandemic, they will likely be puzzled by many things they read.

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Happens

By Kelly Waterhouse

You know those mornings where you wonder if your life is actually a sitcom?

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1880, 1980

By Stephen Thorning

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

Dishes

By Kelly Waterhouse

It is said that in romantic relationships, you should allow yourself to be vulnerable with one another. Open your heart. Establish trust and maintain honesty.

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