NORTH WELLINGTON – The North Wellington Community News earned two third-place awards in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers Competition.
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Guelph library book launch
GUELPH – Celebrate the achievements of local teens at the Guelph Public Library’s Teen ETCH Anthology Book Launch, on June 1 at 2pm.
Mapleton to spend $25 million on water, wastewater upgrades over nine years
MAPLETON – Council here has approved a letter of intent to work with Graham Capital on completing $25 million worth of upgrades to the township’s water and wastewater systems between now and 2033.
Fergus and District Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale
FERGUS – On the morning of May 25, the Fergus and District Horticultural Society held its annual plant sale.
Annual Heart and Stroke Fundraiser
FERGUS – St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus hosts a Heart and Stroke Fundraiser every year.
Arts by the Pond
HILLSBURGH – The official reveal of Hillsburgh woodworker and artist Jennifer McKinnon’s sculpture took place on the property of Wellington County’s Hillsburgh library branch on May 25.
First ever Trinkets, Toys and Collectables show
FERGUS – The first ever Trinkets, Toys and Collectables show put on by Shane Cloutier and Rob Dasilva was held at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on May 26.
Moorefield Optimists hold Kids Fishing Derby
Almost 70 kids and their families attended the Moorefield Optimists Kids Fishing Derby on May 25 at Cosens’ Farm, and participants caught a total of nearly 100 rainbow trout.
Eramosa Twp. train wreck claimed three lives in 1907
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus gets a dose of fibre at annual festival
FERGUS – Those who braved the damp weather last Saturday were treated to displays of colourful yarns, wool and even a few animals, at the third annual Fergus Fibre Festival.
Mapleton supports Glen Allan severance
MAPLETON – Council here voted unanimously in support of a farm severance south of Conestogo Lake.
Bike Rodeo at the Fergus Curling Club
FERGUS – The Fergus Curling Club was the scene of a bike rodeo sponsored by Optimists International on May 25.
Guelph Dance Festival runs this weekend
GUELPH – The Guelph Dance Festival, now in its 26th year, runs from May 31 to June 2. The schedule is as follows:
Old things can find new life in the garden
GUELPH – Have you noticed how the garden industry has boomed in the last several years, as has the cost of plants, amendments, garden structures, etc.?
West Luther Field Crops 4-H club meets at Grotenhuis Farm
WELLINGTON NORTH – The West Luther Field Crops 4-H Club met May 21 at Grotenhuis Farm, reports club press reporter Allen Cole.