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Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | Vol 56 Issue 05

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Mapleton

PeeWees lose close games at Silver Stick

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

The Drayton PeeWee rep team travelled to Forest this past weekend to compete in the International…

“˜Unlikely missionary”™

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Avis Goodhart (seated) has been rescheduled to speak at Selah Fire, Drayton on Jan. 18 at the 9 and…

Community climbs into “˜A”™ Division with win

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Missionary took the lead late in the first period as Matt Burnett and Curtis Bults set up Dylan…

Homeowner thwarts attempted vehicle theft

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Police are looking for a male suspect after a homeowner here intervened while someone tried to…

Homeowner thwarts attempted theft of warming vehicle

Advertiser Staff ArchivedPolice

Police are looking for a male suspect after a homeowner here intervened while someone tried to…

Dynafit-Dynamic Fitness is ready to help customers reach their goals

Advertiser Staff ArchivedBusiness

Keeping healthy is a huge priority for the staff at Dynafit and providing opportunities for others…

Fun fundraiser

Advertiser Staff ArchivedArts & Entertainment

A fundraiser was held at the Chop House on Dec. 23 to assist three-year-old Evan Conway, who is…

Christmas magic

Advertiser Staff ArchivedNews

Three year old Lauren of Drayton was visiting her grandparent's house in Belwood for Christmas Eve,…

Community ties Listowel in church league hockey

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

Kevin Gingrich sprang into this game with a purpose and in less than a minute of ice time gave his…

Pitching in

Advertiser Staff ArchivedSports

The Alma Optimist Club's community ice rink has become a popular place during the recent cold…

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Board closes the book on library vending machines in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Book vending machines at sports complexes in Fergus and Mount Forest will be removed in light of low circulation numbers and an abundance of technical problems.

Enbridge Gas donates $5,000 to Centre Wellington Fire Rescue for training materials

FERGUS – A table was filled with training manuals and other items at the Fergus fire hall on Feb. 2 thanks to a donation of $5,000 from Enbridge Gas.

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

‘Loud and clear’: voice of Erin businesses to be heard by new liaison committee

ERIN - A liaison committee is being formed to help mitigate wastewater plant construction disruptions for Main Street businesses.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

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.

GBHS kicks off Black Heritage Month with flag raising

GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) celebrates Black Heritage Month, to “commemorate the past and present accomplishments within Black community” and “set sights on our bright future ahead,” said GBHS president Denise Francis.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Guelph area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

Mapleton approves 2023 budget with 3.9% tax rate increase

MAPLETON – Township council has approved a 2023 budget that will raise the local tax rate by 3.89 per cent for the typical homeowner. The anticipated tax increase for the average residential homeowner will be $18.41 per $100,000 worth of assessment.

See all Mapleton area articles.

Lack of public input, appeal among Bill 23 concerns cited in staff report

MINTO – The impact of the province’s new housing legislation on municipalities may not yet be entirely clear, but it will be significant, suggests a staff report presented to Minto town council on Jan. 31.

Two children seriously injured in Highway 89 crash

MINTO – Two children with "life-threatening injuries" were among five people hurt in a serious three-vehicle crash here on Saturday. Emergency crews responded to the scene on Highway 89 in Minto on Feb. 4 at about 10:40am.

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.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

COVID-19 hospitalizations down significantly this week

WELLINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 hospitalizations are down significantly across the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region this week and local case counts have dropped for the fourth week in a row.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Board closes the book on library vending machines in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Book vending machines at sports complexes in Fergus and Mount Forest will be removed in light of low circulation numbers and an abundance of technical problems.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

See all Wellington County area articles.

Board closes the book on library vending machines in Wellington County

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Book vending machines at sports complexes in Fergus and Mount Forest will be removed in light of low circulation numbers and an abundance of technical problems.

RCMP, OPP, anti-fraud centre join forces to raise awareness about scams

OTTAWA – The OPP, RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are joining forces to launch a fraud prevention campaign from Feb. 6 to 10.

See all Wellington North area articles.
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Editorial

Swindlers need a comeuppance

It’s hard to keep up with the latest scams.

Choose peace

During a particularly raucous weekend I recall a frantic call from editorial staff. It happens in this line of work.

Quite the cartoon

Before this day and age, where every show imaginable is on demand, cartoons and kid shows were a Saturday morning routine for many. Oddly, shows from our youth still get airtime.

Columnists

Volunteer efforts a major factor in building Erin arenas

By Stephen Thorning

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

Red carpet ready

By Kelly Waterhouse

I am by no means a survivalist, (I can barely survive learning we’re out of chips), but when there is a snowstorm in the forecast, my husband, the Carpenter, launches into emergency preparedness mode. 

News from the Mapleton Township area in 1906, 1956

By Stephen Thorning

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

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