MAPLETON – The county’s rehabilitation of Carroll Creek bridge (B017114) on Wellington Road 17, about one kilometre east of Wellington Road 7 in Mapleton, was set to begin construction on July 2, with an expected completion date of Aug. 30.
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Orton celebrates Canada Day
ORTON – Orton hosted their Canada Day BBQ and fireworks display at the Orton Community Park on July 1.
Norwell District Secondary School announces athletic award winners
PALMERSTON – Norwell District Secondary School announced their Athletic Award winners through a series of morning announcements, on June 12 to 13.
WHSS student enrolled in Canadian Armed Forces military for co-op placement
MOUNT FOREST – Brennen Sikkema is completing a military co-op placement with the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Unit at the Canadian Armed Forces military base in Owen Sound.
Flotilla celebrates Canada on June 30
BELWOOD – The Belwood Lake Canada Day Flotilla took place on June 30.
OPINION: Budget friendly healthy eating tips
MINTO – Every year it seems that food prices keep going up higher and higher, especially the cost of fruits, vegetables and other fresh foods.
Fun and fireworks in Harriston
HARRISTON – Crossroads Life Church in Harriston held its annual Canada Day celebration on July 1.
Government offers relief for beef farmers during Cargill strike
GUELPH – The provincial government is attempting to provide some relief for cattle farmers facing challenges in the current market.
Oh Canada
Another Canada Day has passed and once this newspaper hits the street, Independence Day (July 4) will have kicked into full gear.
Summer of 1954 a lively one for north Wellington
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
St. Joseph Catholic School’s You’re the Chef Club serves 100th anniversary event
FERGUS – The You’re the Chef Club at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fergus prepared and served lunch to over 40 members of the St. Joseph Parish’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL) on May 23.
School board should do more to prevent, address anti-Black racism: parents
ROCKWOOD – Black parents say the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) should do more to stop anti-Black racism.
Community spirit shines at July 1 celebrations in Elora
ELORA – Under bright skies and with little humidity, residents and visitors flocked to the July 1 celebrations in Elora.
‘This was a cold case’: behind the investigation into the death of Monica Chisar
SOUTHGATE – More than a year after she was reported missing, Monica Chisar’s remains were discovered in a wooded area just north of Mount Forest. She was just 29 years old. A 19-month investigation led detectives to Hamilton, and a Kosovo expat on the run from U.S. authorities.
Lions Club pledges $250,000 to new outdoor pool in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Lions Club is donating $250,000 over five years to the construction of a new outdoor pool in the community.