GUELPH – A University of Guelph professor has written a new book about the history of women’s recreational activities in the small towns of Dresden, Tillsonburg and Elora
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Wellington Catholic District School Board student trustees
GUELPH – Bishop Macdonell student Adriana Richards, left, and Our Lady of Lourdes student Kellyanne Mangali officially became Wellington Catholic District School Board student trustees during the board’s first meeting of the school year on Sept. 9.
Eden Mills welcomes large crowds for annual Writers’ Festival
EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills held its annual writers festival on Sept. 8.
Beef Farmers of Wellington County to host Farm Tour
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Beef Farmers of Wellington County is hosting a Farm Tour to highlight the industry.
Royal Canadian Legion offers student bursaries
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Royal Canadian Legion is accepting applications for its student Bursary Program.
Wellington County suffered epidemic of fires in 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
WOWSA hosts trivia night
ARTHUR – Tickets are on sale for a trivia night in Arthur aimed at making women feel empowered.
General surgeon joins Groves hospital team
ABOYNE – General surgeon Dr. Sumanta Dutta will be providing general surgery and endoscopy services at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.
Federal politics: Concern over immigration quadruples over last 48 months
OTTAWA – While the number of Canadians galvanized over the cost of living and inflation is beginning to decrease, their attention is fixating on an issue that was once only glancingly thought of – immigration.
Holstein Foodgrains project celebrates 30 years
MOUNT FOREST – The Holstein Foodgrains project is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a crop of sunflowers.
Sci-fi fans unite at Steampunk festival in Fergus
FERGUS – Top hats and an array of outlandish attire became the norm in downtown Fergus as the Cogs and Clockwork – Fergus Steampunk Festival returned on the weekend.
Police beat: Stolen wire, damages
GUELPH-ERAMOSA – A Cambridge man faces theft and mischief charges after copper wire was stolen from local hydro lines.
Hensall Co-op donates total of $12,000 to Palmerston MRI+ Campaign
PALMERSTON – Representatives from Hensall Co-op met to present the Strong Communities Initiative donation to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation’s MRI+ Campaign on Aug. 28.
Letters: thanks from festival; centre hosting celebration
Marlene Ottens, Dale Franklin, Rachel Eschlboeck, Carolyn Luymes, Tate Driscoll and Leona Ottens would like to say a big thank-you to all who came out or supported this year’s Mapleton Sunflower Festival on Aug. 17.
Ride for Palestine
GUELPH – About 50 people participated in a bike ride in support of Palestine on Sept. 7, raising money to send to families in Gaza.