ELORA – Centre Wellington’s infrastructure services department has launched a new toilet rebate program.
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Creativity abounds for Grand Quilt Guild
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Grand Quilt Guild invited Lori Taylor, a quilter from Parry Sound, to guide members through some tips for quilting a pre-printed panel.
County hires new director of housing
GUELPH – The County of Wellington has hired a new director of housing.
Halloween party fun for Mount Forest Seniors Group
MOUNT FOREST – Mount Forest Seniors Group members dressed up for a Halloween party on Oct. 30.
Boosting mental health throughout darker, colder months with exercise
MINTO – As the days become shorter and temperatures drop, many people experience a dip in both mood and energy levels.
Land dispute led to 1892 Maryborough shooting
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Dolly Parton tribute show at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – It was not Dolly Parton at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 27 but a pretty convincing look-alike and sound-alike in Daphne Moens.
Erin retains engineering company to conduct transportation master plan
ERIN – In a move town officials say will enhance the town’s transportation infrastructure and strategically prepare for future growth, Erin has hired 30 Forensic Engineering (30FE) to develop its first-ever Transportation Master Plan (TMP).
Jack o’ lanterns get one last chance to shine at Pumpkin Walk
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives took in donations of carved pumpkins on Nov. 1, lighting the jack o’ lanterns up one more time for the enjoyment of visitors at the Pumpkin Walk event.
Blue Bonnet Lassies do well at fall competitions
FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet School of Highland Dance competed at various competitions throughout the Fall. Sept. 14 Maribelle McBroom attended the Montreal Highland Open Competition. She placed fourth in Fling, and fifth in Sword, Lilt, and Seann Truibhas. Sept. 21 Dancers competed at t
Police beat: Hit-and-run collision
PUSLINCH – Police have charged a Puslinch resident after a hit-and-run accident here last week.
Fergus Wheeler’s Car Club reunited
FERGUS – The remaining members of the Fergus Wheeler’s Car Club, formed in May of 1958, gathered for a breakfast on Sept. 18.
Halloween fun at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Children came to enjoy daytime Halloween activities at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Alma residents take Halloween to the next level
MAPLETON – These two Alma residents take the Halloween holiday quite seriously.
Harriston Horticultural Society and Senior’s Centre unveils ‘Tree of Life’ memorial gate
MINTO – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society and the Harriston Senior’s Centre unveiled this wrought iron gate by the shuffleboard court at the senior’s centre on Oct. 26 in memory of Margaret Weber.