GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Singers (GYS) have collaborated with teachers from the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) and the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) to gather a youth choir from across the region.
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Grand Quilt Guild’s ‘Quilts on the Grand’ show set for June 7, 8
FERGUS – The Grand Quilt Guild is hosting its 4th show, “Quilts on the Grand - 2024” this June 7 and 8 at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex.
Elora dog won Victoria Cross for animals in 1936
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
New town clerk in Erin
ERIN – There’s a new clerk and legislative director in town.
Clarification on WR7 construction
WELLINGTON COUNTY - A new roundabout is currently being constructed at Wellington Road 7 and First Line (Elora) with completion planned for the end of August.
Local organizations join for hockey game, family skate
FERGUS – Wellington County police, Centre Wellington fire fighters, Centre Wellington Foodbank and Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington are teaming up at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on April 21.
Police: woman approached girls, offered them bikes
GUELPH – Police here are investigating after three young girls were approached last Wednesday evening by a woman who offered them bicycles.
Trespassing ATV riders assault, threaten couple
ERIN – Police are looking for help to identify two people who assaulted and threatened a couple on a local trail earlier this month.
Man charged after hit, run
GUELPH – A Puslinch male faces dangerous driving and other charges after fleeing a collision last Friday.
Police beat: Four charged in area drug bust
CALEDON – Four people from Brampton, Mono, Caledon and Mississauga have been charged in a drug bust following a two-month investigation involving several OPP detachments, including Wellington County.
Finding treasure and pleasure at the Elora Antique Show
ELORA – The annual spring Elora Antique Show, presented by Antique Shows Canada, attracted 2,340 visitors to the Jefferson Community Centre on April 13 and 14.
Friends of Grand River meet for garbage clean up
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On April 13, the Friends of Grand River met at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus before heading off in the brisk wind for a garbage cleanup along Wellington Road 18.
Guelph/Eramosa awards tender to replace 56 breathing apparatus for fire department
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa firefighters are in need of new self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Take some time
What are you prepared to do?
Awe
I like the word “awe.” It’s a good word. I also like to experience awe. The Cambridge Dictionary defines it as “a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise.” Accurate.