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Monday, August 15, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 32

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Davidson to seek re-election as mayor of Mapleton

Advertiser Staff May 4, 2022Community News, Municipal Election 2022, News

MAPLETON – Current Mapleton Township Mayor Gregg Davidson has announced his intent to seek re-election in the 2022 municipal election in October.

Rotary cruise nights return to Drayton

Submitted May 4, 2022News

DRAYTON – Cruise nights will return to Drayton this summer.

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Cooperative launches hay press capable of double compaction to facilitate export

Patrick Raftis April 29, 2022Business, Community News, News, Rural

MAPLETON – The first Ontario-based hay press capable of double compaction to facilitate export was unveiled at Marhaven Agri here on April 23. Hay Press Company, in collaboration with the Ontario Hay and Forage Cooperative, launched the press at an open house attended by around 100 people.

Advertiser named top newspaper in Ontario in its class

Advertiser Staff April 29, 2022Community News, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – For the third year in a row, The Wellington Advertiser has been named the top community newspaper in Ontario in its class.

Mapleton council remuneration costs down by $12,000 in 2021

Patrick Raftis April 29, 2022Community News, News

MAPLETON – The total cost of remuneration for township council members here was down by about $12,332 in 2021.

Drayton Fair returns Aug. 5 to 7 for ‘Another Day in Fairadise’

Sue Hogenkamp April 28, 2022Community News, News, Rural

DRAYTON – The Drayton Fair is back. The Drayton Mapleton Agricultural Society will welcome fairgoers to Another Day in Fairadise, the theme for this year’s agricultural exhibition, Aug. 5 to 7.

Drayton’s Scott Cherrey recognized for working NHL lines 1,000 times

Patrick Raftis April 27, 2022Community News, Sports

TORONTO – Often when an NHL linesman finds himself drawing the crowd’s attention at a game it’s the result of a call some in the stands find questionable.

First Wellington County Writers Festival draws wordsmiths, readers together

Patrick Raftis April 27, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Community News, News

ABOYNE – The inaugural Wellington County Writers Festival launched here on April 23 was a hit with writers and readers alike. A total of 45 authors and book vendors were on hand for the event at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.

Drayton Entertainment announces Youth Academy National Youth Week events

Submitted April 27, 2022Arts & Entertainment

WATERLOO – In honour of National Youth Week, running annually in May, the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy is presenting events aimed at connecting young people with arts and culture.

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At least 60 cattle lost, $5 million in damages after Alma barn fire

CENTRE WELLINGTON – More than 60 cattle were lost and damages estimated at $5 million in a barn fire that occurred in the early hours on Aug. 13.

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 Centre Wellington 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.

Some EWFHT patients to be without physician this month

ERIN – A staffing shortage at East Wellington Family Health Team (EWFHT) has left several patients without a physician.

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.

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.

Local mapping project highlights Wellington County’s rich Black history

GUELPH – A new map from the Guelph Black Heritage Society that highlights local Black historical landmarks turns a year of research into an accessible self-guided tour through Wellington County.

See all Guelph 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.

Townhouse development in Rockwood still awaiting final approval

ROCKWOOD – A townhouse development set for Rockwood is awaiting final approval. The plan was set to be approved at an Aug. 8 council meeting, but a few housekeeping revisions has delayed the process.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Mapleton council rejects proposal to reduce urban speed limits to 40km/h

MAPLETON – A proposal to lower speed limits in urban areas throughout the township to 40 kilometres per hour (km/h) has been rejected by council here.

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 Mapleton area articles.

Town approves funding agreement for Minto Pines well, pump

MINTO – A new well and pump for a rural subdivision here will be installed with the assistance of federal and provincial funding.

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 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.

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.

Council seeks other ways to access Puslinch Lake

PUSLINCH – Damage at the public access point to Puslinch Lake on Travelled Road had council looking for other options on Aug. 10.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Mapleton council rejects proposal to reduce urban speed limits to 40km/h

MAPLETON – A proposal to lower speed limits in urban areas throughout the township to 40 kilometres per hour (km/h) has been rejected by council here.

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 Wellington County 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.

Motus O Dance Theatre to present Carmina Burana in September

MOUNT FOREST – Motus O Dance Theatre will stage a Carmina Burana show next month.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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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.

Move on with hospice

Although the brakes were put on last week when Centre Wellington council failed to pass a motion supporting the new hospice project at Wellington Place, all is not lost.

Columnists

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. 

Severe drought of 1864 resulted in many major fires

By Stephen Thorning

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

Open Mind: Conquering social phobia

By Alba Zalli

I grew up in a tight-knit small town where everyone knew one another well, so I never really had to think of making new friends until I moved to a larger town and had to face high school. 

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