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Saturday, August 13, 2022 | Vol 55 Issue 32

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Town approves funding agreement for Minto Pines well, pump

Patrick Raftis August 12, 2022Community News, News

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

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

Patrick Raftis August 12, 2022News

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

Joanne Shuttleworth August 12, 2022News

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.

Pipes, Plaid, and Pageantry parade kicks off Fergus Scottish Festival weekend

Submitted August 12, 2022News

FERGUS – The streets of downtown Fergus were lined in Scottish colours and spirit for the Pipes, Plaid, and Pageantry parade on Aug. 11.

Town supports severance for Elgin Street lots

Patrick Raftis August 12, 2022Community News, News

PALMERSTON – The Town of Minto is recommending approval of a severance proposal that will create the potential for 10 units of new housing here.

Fergus firefighters respond to grass fire on 5th Line

Joanne Shuttleworth August 12, 2022News

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Firefighters from the Fergus station responded to a grass fire at 6829 5th Line on Aug. 11, but the fire was contained and out by the time they arrived.

Local mapping project highlights Wellington County’s rich Black history

Jordan Snobelen August 12, 2022News

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.

Nominations for the municipal election close on Aug. 19

Advertiser Staff August 11, 2022Municipal Election 2022, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open. 

Town, video production company recognized for ‘Move to Minto’ promotional video

Patrick Raftis August 11, 2022Community News, News

MINTO – Memory Tree Productions and the Town of Minto have received the Award of Excellence for Film/Video – Government Relations at the 2022 Communicator Awards. 

Council seeks other ways to access Puslinch Lake

Joanne Shuttleworth August 11, 2022News

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

Townhouse development in Rockwood still awaiting final approval

Paige Peacock August 11, 2022News

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.

Minto drops non-resident upcharge on columbarium interment

Patrick Raftis August 11, 2022Community News, News

MINTO – The municipality is dropping a policy of charging different rates for residents and non-resident for interment in the town’s three municipal cemeteries.

Bad renters of township facilities leaving Puslinch in the hole

Joanne Shuttleworth August 11, 2022News

PUSLINCH – Council here has decided to double the security deposit and have a staff person on duty for facility rentals after numerous incidents of renters damaging the Puslinch Community Centre and leaving the township to absorb the clean-up and repair bill.

Council approves revised ‘pivot’ project for Rockmosa Park upgrades

Paige Peacock August 11, 2022News

ROCKWOOD – After a previous plan to upgrade the pavilion at Rockmosa Park came in well over budget, council is moving forward with a new way to redirect the funds.

Shine Your Light Sunflower tour set for Aug. 20

Olivia Rumbell August 10, 2022Community News, News

MAPLETON – The third annual Shine Your Light Sunflower Tour is set for Aug. 20.

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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.

Pipes, Plaid, and Pageantry parade kicks off Fergus Scottish Festival weekend

FERGUS – The streets of downtown Fergus were lined in Scottish colours and spirit for the Pipes, Plaid, and Pageantry parade on Aug. 11.

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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