MAPLETON – Romy and Ryan Schill of Circle R Livestock and Revolution Wool have been named winners of Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program for 2025, and will go on to represent the province at the national level.
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Five candidates running in redrawn Wellington-Halton Hills North riding
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The federal election is looming and incumbent Conservative Michael Chong is the one to beat in Wellington-Halton Hills North.
Optimists, WFA hosting candidate events in riding of Wellington-Halton Hills North
ABERFOYLE – The federal election is looming and the Optimist Club of Puslinch is first out of the gate in announcing an all-candidates night for the redrawn riding of Wellington-Halton Hills North.
Erin youth targeted with ‘sextortion’ scam
ERIN – "The young victim was contacted by an unknown person posing as a youth on the social media app, TikTok," police stated in a press release.
Fergus Grand Theatre presents Season’s Greeters
FERGUS – A whimsical convention held on Easter Island arranged by Easter rabbits turned out to a bit of a calamity on April 5 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
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Clifford’s Life Outdoor Show a hit with nature enthusiasts
CLIFFORD – The Life Outdoors Show was held at the Clifford and Community Centre on April 5 and 6.
Construction started on two Fergus bridges in 1879
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Young artists compete in board-wide Battle of the Brushes
FERGUS – The Upper Grand District School Board held its second annual board-wide Battle of the Brushes event on April 3 at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS), during which students had 20 minutes to paint something of their choosing without using anything as a reference.
County students’ art to be displayed at Wellington County Museum and Archives
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) students will be among those with their art on display in an exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives in May.
Treat mom and help youth at the same time
ELORA – The GrandWay Events centre is hosting a special Mother’s Day brunch on May 11.
County archives hosts spring events
WELLINGTON COUNTY – History comes alive this spring as the Wellington County Archives opens its doors, inviting residents to uncover local heritage through a series of events and opportunities.
Fergus celebrates Scottish heritage on Tartan Day
FERGUS – Tartan Day is a day to be proud of one’s clan and its tartan.
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On a rare day, I found myself home alone. The house was mine, all mine. Solitude. Sigh.
Tristan Sauer wins 2025 Middlebrook Prize for young Canadian curators
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is pleased to announce that Tristan Sauer has been awarded the 2025 Middlebrook Prize for young Canadian curators.