WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington Library has announced the winners of the fifth…
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WCDSB kindergarten registration opens Jan. 9
GUELPH - Families can register kindergarten children for for the Wellington Catholic District School Board’s 2023-24 school year beginning Jan. 9.
UGDSB kindergarten registration Jan. 10 to 27
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is looking forward to welcoming a new group of kindergarteners.
Grey owl spotted on Beatty Line
Grey Owl – This photo of a grey owl was captured by Julian Stiles, 17, on his family’s…
Council approves $10,000 grant to Seniors’ Centre for Excellence
KENILWORTH – Wellington North council has approved a $10,000 grant to the Mapleton-based Seniors’ Centre for Excellence following the centre’s request for funding for its ACE (Active, Connected, Engaged) coordinator position.
Mapleton Fire Rescue’s Moorefield station hosted Turkey Bingo
Turkey Bingo – Mapleton Fire Rescue Moorefield station held its annual Turkey Bingo at the…
Fergus Santa Claus Parade awards prizes for best floats
Parade winners – Each year certain floats in the Fergus Santa Claus Parade stand out in two…
Rockwood Sacred Heart Students get lesson in holiday safety
A lesson in fire safety – On Dec. 16 the Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department had students from…
Drug store’s Christmas card provides view of compact Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Over 500 nativity scenes on display at Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn
Nativity display – A nativity display at Knox Presbyterian Church in Conn, from Dec. 2 to 4,…
Police investigating recent thefts from Fergus vehicles
FERGUS – Police are asking for help to identifying a person of interest (right) and a vehicle…
Maryborough students take part in ‘Shop with a Cop and Firefighter’ event
‘Shop with a Cop and Firefighter’ – Maryborough Public School Grade 6 students had an opportunity to shop with some Wellington County OPP officers and Mapleton firefighters at Foodland in Drayton on Dec. 20.
Council approves resolution of support for expansion of energy storage facility
MINTO – Council here has passed a resolution indicating the town’s support for plans by NRStor Inc. to upgrade its groundbreaking energy storage facility in Harriston.
Historic novel depicts century-old farm life in Erin
ERIN – The book begins, “I’ve never lived in Erin Township, but I do feel completely at home there. I love to meander the side roads, finding a kind of spiritual asana that eases the urban angst from my mind and body, filling me up with lingering peaceful vibrations.”
ARU zoning bylaw gets first test in Guelph/Eramosa
BRUCEDALE – The newly-minted bylaw allowing alternate residential units (ARU) on properties in Guelph/Eramosa was put to the test at a public meeting on Dec. 19.