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Thursday, March 30, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 13

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Rural

Farmers create self-guided soil health tour

Submitted August 18, 2021Rural

WELLINGTON COUNTY – This year, farmers have a new app –Soil Road Trip– to explore fields across the province with cover crops, min-till, amendments, and innovation for soil health.

Exiting provincial directors reflect on their time representing Ontario’s farm families

Submitted August 18, 2021Rural

Later this year, we will be saying goodbye to three valued members of our board. Serving on a board is a great honour and these three farmers, nominated by our membership, have dedicated their time to representing the best interests of 38,000 farm families in Ontario.

OMAFRA Report: 2021 Ontario Virtual Crop Diagnsostic Days

Submitted August 18, 2021Rural

The 2020 Ontario Virtual Crop Diagnostic Days was a huge success and builds on the long tradition…

Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour a shining success

Jordan Snobelen August 17, 2021Community, Community News, News, Rural

MAPLETON - The second Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour held on Aug. 14 raised at least $20,450 for the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.

Moorefield beekeeper hoping agricultural funding will sweeten growing business

Jordan Snobelen August 11, 2021Business, Community News, News, Rural

MAPLETON - Bob Eby of Eby Family Honey says Canadian Agricultural Partnership funding targeting beekeepers will help to grow his buzzing business.

OMAFRA Report: Should nitrogen fertilizer be applied to ‘tile-run’ soybeans?

Horst Bohner August 11, 2021Rural

A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…

Farmers can apply now for cover crop incentives

Submitted August 11, 2021Rural

CAMBRIDGE - Cover crops grown over winter are just the right thing to do, according to local producers who participated in the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP).

Breakfast from the farm event a success

Olivia Rumbell August 5, 2021News, Rural

Breakfast from the farm – The Fergus and Grand River Agricultural Societies collaborated to hold…

OMAFRA Report: grain dryer survey underway

Submitted August 5, 2021Rural

A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs…

OFA encourages self-care for farmers navitaging a stressful growing season

Peggy Brekveld August 5, 2021Rural

It seems ironic that not too long ago, I injured my foot doing what I love to do to relieve stress…

Governments supporting projects to assist farmers

Submitted August 5, 2021Rural

KINCARDINE – The federal and provincial governments are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses.

Return to harness racing spurs industry optimism

Jordan Snobelen July 29, 2021Business, News, Rural, Sports

WELLINGTON COUNTY - When horse people left for U.S. racetracks during provincial COVID-19 lockdowns, worry rippled across the harness racing industry about a permanent loss of drivers and horses. Homegrown talent has since returned spurring industry optimism about recovery.

Equine author, teacher and horse listener

Bridget Ryan July 29, 2021Rural

Kathy Farrokhzad is busy. She is the author of five books, a horse owner, a coach and a current…

Windy Acres: it takes a team to build a horse business

Bridget Ryan July 29, 2021News, Rural

Windy Acres Wagon and Sleigh Rides is located just outside the little village of Metz, southwest of…

Holidays are better with a horse

Bridget Ryan July 29, 2021Rural

With summer in full swing and life returning to a more normal pace, horse holidays are once again a…

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New to You housing proposal approved by Centre Wellington council

ELORA – On March 27 Centre Wellington council approved a proposal to build a new New to You retail store and a stacked townhouse development behind the store.

Elora Legion Curling Club honours long-time member Dave Marston

Long-time curler – The Elora Legion Curling Club wrapped up its season on March 19 by honouring…

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Boil water advisory ends

ERIN – A boil water advisory has ended in Erin.

Vehicle crashes through front entrance of Erin business

ERIN – Police are asking for information to help piece together what happened after a vehicle drove through the front entrance of the Farm to Paw store here on Tuesday.

See all Erin area articles.

The Grand Valley Lions Polar Bear Dip raises $5,337 for Grand Valley Food Bank

Chilly dip – Fourty-eight people took a chilly dip to start off the new year. The Grand Valley…

Local author attains top sales status on Amazon with interactive book

GRAND VALLEY –  Prominence Publishing’s recent release, Restore Your Life: Powerful Strategies To Navigate Menopause was named a #1 Best Seller on Amazon on Nov. 15,  in multiple categories, including #1 new release.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Guelph COVID care clinic closing

GUELPH – The Guelph COVID, Cold, Flu Care Clinic located at 400 Southgate Drive is closing at the end of day on March 31. 

Going green: eco-conscious burials and cremations

GUELPH – Death is not something people like to think about, let alone plan for.

See all Guelph area articles.

Signs not permitted on Guelph/Eramosa boulevards

BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council will amend a boulevard maintenance and highway obstruction  bylaw to clarify signs are not allowed on municipal boulevards. 

Council discusses health/safety committee, bylaw complaints, noise bylaw exemptions

BRUCEDALE – Items discussed at the March 20 Guelph/Eramosa council meeting include a health and safety committee report, bylaw enforcement complaint policy and noise bylaw exemptions. 

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

‘It’s heartbreaking’: family calls attention to suspected puppy mills

WATERLOO - A Waterloo family that purchased two 10-week-old goldendoodle puppies from a Mapleton farmer now contends the animals were supplied by a puppy mill.

Mapleton Township reappoints integrity commissioner

MAPLETON – Guy Giorno, a consultant with Fasken Martineau Dumoulin LLP, has been reappointed as integrity commissioner for the Township of Mapleton.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Harriston Rising to host Egg Scramble at Harriston Legion branch on April 8

HARRISTON – Local families will have a chance to participate in a unique Easter experience on April 8, courtesy of a local downtown business association.

Junior broomball tournament held at Palmerston arena

PALMERSTON – The 16th annual Junior Co-ed Broomball Tournament was held in Palmerston from March 9 to 12.

See all Minto area articles.

United Way puts out red alert, needs $200,000 to meet fundraising goal

GUELPH – The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin's 2022 fundraising campaign fell short of its $2.7 million goal and that spells disaster for the 50 or so community benefit organizations that rely on United Way funding.

For 10th year, local dentist offering free one-day dental clinics

FERGUS – Oral health care is a critical part of overall health, says Dr. Raj Khanuja, a dentist with eight clinics in southern Ontario, including Fergus and Hillsburgh.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Puslinch committee identifies 18 priority heritage sites

PUSLINCH – The township’s heritage committee members have their work cut out for them, thanks to Bill 23.

Say cheese: Puslinch Camera Club ready to document ‘amazing place we live’

PUSLINCH – After its inaugural meeting, Tamsin Lambert is feeling pretty confident the newly-formed Puslinch Camera Club is on board with her vision of what the club can become.

See all Puslinch area articles.

‘It’s heartbreaking’: family calls attention to suspected puppy mills

WATERLOO - A Waterloo family that purchased two 10-week-old goldendoodle puppies from a Mapleton farmer now contends the animals were supplied by a puppy mill.

Credit Valley Conservation hosting well water safety webinar

MISSISSAUGA - Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)  is hosting a free webinar about well water safety on April 12 from 7 to 8:30pm.

See all Wellington County area articles.

‘Symbol of inclusion’: delegates advocate for rainbow crosswalks in Wellington North

KENILWORTH – A group of north Wellington residents hope to get council’s support for rainbow crosswalks in Mount Forest and Arthur.

Hospital foundation gets assist from Legion

Grant for hospital – The Mount Forest Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation (LMHF) was the recent recipient of a grant from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command branches and Ladies’ Auxiliary Charitable Foundation.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

No answers this week

It was bound to happen at some point, but we find ourselves dealing with a number of head-scratcher moments in recent weeks.

Shop class

The announcement that Grade 9 and 10 students in Ontario will require one mandatory shop class is good news indeed.

Open Mind: ‘You look pretty good for your age’

Age is one of the first things we notice about people. Do they appear young, or are they older? When we categorize people, whether young or old, based solely on age, it can lead to ageism.

Columnists

Readers solve button, Hudson-Terraplane mysteries

By Stephen Thorning

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

Burr

By Kelly Waterhouse

Someone please explain to me the purpose of burrs. It’s like Mother Nature created an all-natural…

Two books provide valuable insight on building stone

By Stephen Thorning

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

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