WELLINGTON COUNTY – Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Pins were presented to 25 county residents by Perth-Wellington MP John Nater during 2022.
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Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace Lottery a success
Found it – At week 25 of the Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace Lottery, Donna Hunter found the…
Georgian College sponsoring 2023 Hawks’ Nest competition
NEUSTADT - The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announce Georgian College as the first corporate sponsor for the 2023 Hawks’ Nest competition.
Woman faces meth, resisting officer, drinking/driving charges
MOUNT FOREST – On Jan. 3 at about 12:30am, Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a…
Christmas Photo Contest winner announced
Winner! – The Advertiser welcomed photo submissions as part of its Christmas Photo Contest,…
“Turn On Your Lights” Christmas contest winners announced
Lit up – The “Turn On Your Lights” Christmas light contest was sponsored by Royal LePage RCR…
Family lost home, possessions in Drayton fire
DRAYTON – A family of four lost its home and possessions as a result of Jan. 4 house fire on Wellington Street here. Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson said it was fortunate no one was home when the fire broke out just after 8pm.
Arthur native recognized for work in emergency medical services
KENORA – A former Wellington County resident was recently recognized for a remarkable career in emergency medical service, much of it spent providing first response training in Indigenous communities in Ontario’s far north.
‘Very frustrating’: township responds to new legislation
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council discussed how to retain control and input into community growth as local bylaws are aligned with new provincial legislation passed last year.
Winter storm batters region, plays havoc with holiday travel
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A major snowstorm disrupted Christmas plans and stranded travellers across the region between Dec. 23 and 26.