PALMERSTON - The second annual Raleway Festival was held at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum on June 24.
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Farm worker’s wife eloped with an itinerant doctor in 1891
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
WCDSB approves 2024 budget
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) trustees approved the 2023-24 operating budget during a June 19 meeting with total operating expenditures of $119.5 million and a capital budget of $5.4 million.
Guelph/Eramosa council discusses parking bylaws, encroachment policies, foreman’s retirement
BRUCEDALE – Parking bylaws, encroachment policies, and foreman Rod McClure’s retirement were topics of discussion during the Guelph/Eramosa council meeting on June 19.
Hospice Wellington doubles fundraising goal at hiking event this year
GUELPH — June 4 marked the 19th “Hike for Hospice” event at Riverside Park here.
Sunrise raises money for year-round therapy programs
PUSLINCH — On June 25, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre hosted its annual fundraising event, “Celebrate Sunrise.”
Hundreds show up to second annual Teddy Bear Picnic in Aboyne
ABOYNE – On June 25, over 300 people attended this year’s Teddy Bear Picnic, the second held on the front lawn of the Wellington County Museum in Aboyne.
Grand opening of the Erin Rotary Riverwalk Trail
ERIN – The Town of Erin celebrated the opening of the second phase of the Erin Rotary Riverwalk Trail on June 20.
Police beat: Dangerous driving
MAPLETON – On June 9 at about 2:30pm, Wellington County OPP responded to a complaint about a vehicle traveling westbound along Wellington Road 7 here.
Street celebration, community events on all weekend in Arthur
ARTHUR – A Canada Day street celebration is planned for July 1.
Fireworks, celebrations at Fergus sportsplex
FERGUS – The Rotary Club of Fergus Elora will be hosting Canada Day festivities in the field behind the Sportsplex July 1.
Canada Day Celebrations in Erin: barbecue, live music, movie screening and fireworks
ERIN – The Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting a patio barbecue from 2 to 5pm at 12 Dundas St. East, with live music from The Breakfast Club – a 1980’s tribute band.
Fireworks, festivities and family fun
ABERFOYLE – The Puslinch Community Centre in Aberfoyle is offering a complimentary pancake breakfast from 9 to 11am including maple syrup, eggs, bacon, juice and coffee.
Fireworks, food trucks, and fairgrounds
DRAYTON – A fun-filled day with lots to do for individuals of all ages is planned for Canada Day this year.
Optimists to host gathering in Alma
ALMA – The Optimist Club of Alma is hosting a Canada Day gathering in the village on July 1, from noon to 2pm.