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Friday, June 9, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 23

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Rural

Minto supports inclusion of Giant Hogsweed in Weed Control Act

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Councillors here support efforts of Huron-Kinloss Township in its bid to have the province…

Provincial government putting focus on rural economies, local food

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

The provincial government is attempting to spur rural economies and local food sales by supporting…

OMAF and MRA Report

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) and the…

Gardening conference is Jan. 27

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

The Elora and Salem Horticultural Society’s 11th annual gardening confer­ence is set for…

Review to clarify lease agreement with Mount Forest society

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Wellington North is reviewing its lease agreements with the Arthur and Mount Forest Agriculture…

OMAFRA Report

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

A weekly press release prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural…

New board members a welcome addition to fair

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Cathy and John Wierstra are so involved with truck and tractor pulls that when their daughter…

Wellington 4-H holds battery fundraiser

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Every year the Wellington County 4-H Association holds various fundraisers in an effort to support…

4-H Ontario office reopens

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

It’s a partnership that continues to grow … in a good way. On Sept. 9, 4-H Ontario with…

About 2,000 pigs dead after barn floor collapse on Guelph-Eramosa farm

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Provincial environment and agriculture officials remained on scene for at least a week to assist in…

Getting to know your soil

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Tending a garden can be one of the simple joys of homeownership. If  you’re …

Give your lawn the food it deserves

Advertiser Staff ArchivedRural

Just like humans need food, water, and shelter to survive, lawns depend on certain elements to live…

Pumpkin painting

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David and James Trott of Ariss took part in the Wellington County Rural Romp events at Thatcher…

Birds of a feather

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The wood fence seemed a safe location for the feathered friends at Thatcher Farms on Sept. 28…

In the swing

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Residents of all ages had the opportunity to enjoy last Saturday's Rural Romp at locations…

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Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Pride banners vandalized in Fergus

FERGUS – Two of four Pride banners hung in downtown Fergus for Pride month have been vandalized. Mayor Shawn Watters says the vandalism “will not stop our unwavering support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community."

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Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Erin area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Multiple fire departments respond to Tuesday morning barn blaze

EAST GARAFRAXA – Three fire services, including two from Wellington County, responded to a barn fire on the 12th Line here on Tuesday morning.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Poetry slam will showcase Indigenous ‘power and wisdom’

GUELPH – Power and wisdom will be showcased at an Indigenous-focused poetry event here on June 17, with “something unique to be gained for those who are willing to listen,” said poet Mike O’dah Ziibing Ashkewe.  

See all Guelph area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Lifeguard shortage impacting Town of Minto pools

MINTO – A shortage of lifeguards will result in modified schedules at swimming pools in Palmerston and Harriston this summer, including closing each of the pools for one day on weekends.

See all Minto area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Public health takes action after food poisoning incident at International Women’s Day event

GUELPH – The local board of health heard the story of an International Women’s Day event that went wrong, and a collaboration between public health inspectors and the host that went right at a meeting on May 3.

See all Orangeville area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Environment Canada issues air quality alert for Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert for Wellington County, and much of southern Ontario, due to smoke plumes from Quebec and northeastern Ontario. "High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires," the June 7 alert states.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Canada Post: mail delivery could be disrupted province-wide due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY - Mail delivery could be delayed across the county until air quality conditions improve, according to Canada Post's social media channels.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Public health urges caution to avoid risks due to poor air quality

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Public health officials say the air quality in the region is "high risk" and area residents should take precautions – at least for the next few days.

Police investigating more suspicious fires in Mount Forest

MOUNT FOREST – Another vehicle fire in Mount Forest has the Wellington OPP crime unit investigating.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Be wise, very wise

An east wind brought along some cooler temperatures this weekend, but with it came a haze in the sky caused by forest fires in Quebec.

How to grow a beard

It would be around this time of year the chicks were ready for pickup at Bonnie’s Hatchery in downtown Elmira. Driving past the other day we were reminded of a visit more than 40 years ago. 

Wide world of sports

With kids on the ice for spring hockey and parents enjoying a beverage in the viewing area, somebody cranked up the volume on one of numerous televisions. 

Columnists

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1958, 1983

By Stephen Thorning

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

Cans

By Kelly Waterhouse

When I got home Saturday night from the Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, I reeked of beer, vodka coolers, pop and whatever substances floated through the air, though I did not actually consume any of it. 

Fist fights, mob justice, other crime common in 1860s Elora

By Stephen Thorning

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

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