MAPLETON – Council here held a public meeting on April 9 to discuss the rezoning of a vacant lot in Moorefield’s urban centre.
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Snowmobilers want on Mapleton list of clubs that contribute to community
MAPLETON – The Lake Conestogo Snowmobilers Club would like Mapleton Township to recognize its contributions to the local community by offering hall rentals free of charge.
Minto honours volunteers
MINTO – Mayor Dave Turton addresses a crowd of about 200 local volunteers at the Town of Minto Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Palmerston Community Centre on April 18.
Minto council approves historical mural in Teviotdale
MINTO – The heritage and history of Teviotdale is of interest to a group of Minto citizens, who contacted Minto council about the possibility of honouring the hamlet with a marker or sign.
Experts say biosecurity measures reduce risk of strangles
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Strangles is a respiratory disease that has for centuries spread fear throughout equine communities across the globe.
Climate change has impacted horses’ health in recent years: vet
WELLINGTON COUNTY – As the warming climate changes local weather conditions, horses in Wellington County are facing different viruses and infections than they did in the past.
Get involved in Grey Wellington Theatre Guild productions
HARRISTON - The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) is set to host a casting for its annual summer youth play and an information night for a major musical production slated for the fall.
Listowel Agricultural Society donates to Palmerston MRI+ campaign
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agricultural Society donated $10,000 to the Palmerston MRI+ campaign on April 22 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.
Sacred Heart art installation a collaborative effort
GUELPH – Over the last few months, each and every student from kindergarten through Grade 8 in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Guelph pulled out their paint brush to contribute to a brand new art installation.
Wildflower walk at Arboretum
GUELPH - Spring is here and the wildflowers have started to bloom!
The dirt on making dirt
HARRISTON – Michael Van Huisseling, an environmental educator with Solid Waste Services at the County of Wellington, was a speaker at the Harriston and District Horticultural Society’s meeting on April 17.
Buy mulch, support Crime Stoppers
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington is partnering with Home Hardware stores in May for its annual spring mulch sale fundraiser.
Three generations of Templin family shaped Fergus
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Tree Trust celebrates Earth Day
ELORA – Tree Trust, under the leadership of Toni Ellis, held an Earth Day outing on April 22 in Elora’s Victoria Park.
Tree planting on Trestle Bridge Trail
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On a wintry April 20, volunteers from Neighbourwoods gathered to plant trees along the Trestle Bridge Trail from Fergus to Elora.