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Thursday, August 18, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 33

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Sports

STRAY CASTS: Longing to get out trout fishing as the year starts to fade

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

For the past few weeks, the Stray Caster has had visions of digging out his long rod and…

District 10 results

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Below are the most recent District 10 / 4 results recieved by the Wellington Advertiser office as…

Stray Casts: Some odd results from sudden Sunday of fishing

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

The later Douglas Adams once referred to Sunday after­noons as “the long dark tea time of…

Sunrise challenge raised $11,500

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Hoofbeat Challenge Week at the Sunrise Therapeutic Rid­ing and Learning Centre cli­maxed…

Minto BMX biker recognized

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

MINTO – Councillors were on a roll recently as they recognized the achievements of Chris…

District 10 results

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Below are the most recent District 10 / 4 results received by the Wellington Advertiser office as…

STRAY CASTS: Dreaming of catching a big one – working at the kitchen sink

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Our daughter Hellene asked the other day if I would soon be work­ing on some rods and reels…

New tennis courts open at Sportsplex during In Motion Week

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Centre Well­ington Township, in partner­ship with the Fergus Ten­nis Club, has recently…

STRAY CASTS: Strub, Izumi win back to back Quinte Classic bass tourney

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Bob Izumi is something of a fishing legend in Canada. He gained fame and fortune through many years…

Girls CWOSSA

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Results: Girls CWOSSA   The top 5 girls advance to OFSAA.   1ST    TAYLOR…

Shamrocks receive small pot of town gold for advertising

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Councillors here have approved $2,500 in “advertising” to help the Erin Shamrocks…

New Sportsplex opens in town

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Resi­dents here have a new home ice advantage with the opening of the new Mount Forest…

District 10 results

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Below are the most recent District 10 / 4 results recieved by the Wellington Advertiser office as…

Olympic athletes at In Motion on Oct. 4

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Five Olympic athletes who competed on the Canadian Team in track and field, trampoline, swimming,…

Alma Minor Ball wraps a successful season

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A year-end barbecue at the community hall here was held Sept. 6 to celebrate the successes of local…

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Fergus native to perform at Riverfest with band I, the Mountain this weekend

ELORA – Fergus native Matt Rappolt will be making his Riverfest Elora debut this weekend alongside his band I, the Mountain.

Fergus resident celebrates 100th birthday

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

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…

See all Wellington North area articles.
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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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