ERIN - Late Hillsburgh resident Keith “Koop” Spence was just 21 on Aug. 19, 1942 when he stepped foot on a rocky coastal beach firing his gun in a futile effort at well-fortified German forces in Dieppe. He would survive what became a massacre to help save the lives of fellow soldiers.
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Police beat: Two charged in break-in
MOUNT FOREST – Police have charged two people, one from Arthur and another from Mount Forest, in connection with a break-in here last week.
County to receive $105,000 in federal tax dollars for climate change resiliency
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The county has been awarded $105,000 in federal funding to develop “Weather-Ready Wellington,” a new climate adaptation plan that officials say will help protect local infrastructure, safeguard essential services, and strengthen community resilience
Sensational Elora hosts annual soup off
ABOYNE – Sensational Elora hosted its annual Sensational Soup Off event at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 2.
Dozens of children attend museum for trick-or-treating fun
ABOYNE – On Oct. 31, the Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted its Hallow’Tots event. Children, parents and guardians enjoyed a morning of crafts, sensory play and trick-or-treating at the museum.
Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts Pumpkin Walk
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives hosted its annual Pumpkin Walk Nov. 1 and 2.
Guelph General Hospital wins award for organ donation rates
GUELPH – Guelph General Hospital (GGH) has more awards from the Trillium Gift of Life Network to place on its trophy shelf.
Students join Fergus Lions Club for annual roadside cleanup
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Once more the students of Maranatha Christian School joined the Fergus Lions Club for an annual roadside cleanup on Oct. 18.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 229 Elora donates to Centre Wellington Minor Hockey Association
ELORA – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 229 Elora donated $500 to the equipment program of the Centre Wellington Minor Hockey Association on Oct. 31.
UGDSB launches plan for sustainability, climate action
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) has launched a new sustainability and climate action plan for 2025 to 2030.
Mobile Household Hazardous Waste Depot in Belwood for November
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Mobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot is moving to the Belwood waste facility and will be there for the month of November.
First-ever ‘Hike 4 Horses’ event a success
PUSLINCH - Hudson Bowman, 10, crossed the finish line in 22 minutes and 18 seconds for a 5km in benefit of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre on Oct. 19.
Elora recognized WWII vets in 1946
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Elora library hosts ceramic poppies workshop
ELORA – The Elora Public Library hosted a two-session ceramic poppy workshop where guests could create poppies on Oct. 4 and paint them on Oct. 25.
Hospice Wellington raises over $51,000
GUELPH – Hospice Wellington marked a milestone last month with a celebration honouring 45 years in the community.