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Kennel application sparks Wellesley council debate about the place of dog breeders in the township
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FAISAL ALI THE GROWING NUMBER OF kennels in the township and mounting opposition gave Wellesley councillors pause for thought Tuesday night, giving rise to a discussion about dog breeding in general. Debate was sparked by a kennel application from Linwood residents Kenneth and Linda Brubacher. The bid was opposed by a delegation of concerned citizens who implored councillors to reject the application and apply a moratorium on all future kennel businesses. The residents claimed that the township needed stronger and more thorough safeguards to ensure the animals’ welfare, at breeding operations in particular. “At present, a petition has been circulating throughout the township and businesses, including Wellesley veterinarians who support this initiative,” said delegate Cheryl McCabe, addressing councillors. “We are ensuring that old and new residents are aware of what is happening in their town, and most are shocked and prepared to share their concerns.” Ultimately, council approved the kennel license, which will be for Australian shepherds and golden retrievers, finding no fault with the dog breeder’s application. KENNEL | 2
Henk and Bettina Schuurmans were driving across the country on a tractor to support Canadian dairy producers before tragedy struck in Saskatchewan.
VERONICA REINER ELMIRA’S HENK AND BETTINA Schuurmans’ national milk tour ended in tragedy on Monday morning, when their John Deere 6430 was rear-ended by a semi-truck on Saskatchewan’s Highway #16 West. Bettina, 55, was killed in the accident. Henk was transported to the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon with critical
injuries, but has since been stabilized by doctors. The driver of the truck was not injured. It’s quite common for farmers to drive their equipment on the main highways in Saskatchewan, according to RCMP spokesman Cpl. Rob King. “Farmers are using the main highways to transport their equipment all over the place,” said King. “They just have to have
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proper signage and be riding on the shoulder, usually. But this was a fairly small tractor, compared to most of the tractors that are running. Usually, it’s a huge 12-wheel one.” The news of the collision came to a shock to their family and friends, who cheered them on just around two weeks prior. They MILK TOUR | 2
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