HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild is getting set to cast its spring production, the murder-mystery comedy Death among the Delphiniums by Canadian author Camille Atebe.
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Police beat: OPP investigating Dec. 31 crash that claimed life of teen
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local teen is dead following a two-vehicle crash north of Inverhaugh on New Year’s Eve.
Tobogganing fun at the county museum
ABOYNE – The tobogganing hill at the Wellington County Museum and Archives was a popular spot on Jan. 4 with fresh snow and chilly temperatures.
Entrepreneurs tried to make lignite a Luther industry
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Drayton Grade 4 student one of two winners in county library’s annual short story competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Grade 4 student from Drayton and a Grade 6 student from Fergus are the winners of the sixth annual Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest.
Gallery Concerts commence with Tony Snyder, Jan. 19
ABOYNE – The first Gallery Concert to be held at the Wellington County Museum and Archives is set for Jan. 19 with Tony Snyder.
Guelph General Hospital celebrating 150 years
GUELPH – This year marks a significant milestone as Guelph General Hospital celebrates its 150th anniversary of serving the Guelph-Wellington community.
Local police laid 32 charges during Festive RIDE campaign
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Impaired driving charges were up slightly during the Wellington OPP’s recent Festive RIDE campaign, but local police also conducted 30% more RIDE events this season.
Repaying debt is top priority for Canadians: poll
TORONTO – According to a poll conducted and published by CIBC, minimizing or eliminating debt remains the top financial priority for Canadians in the new year.
Elections Canada deregisters Free Party Canada
QUEBEC – The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, informed the chief agent of Free Party Canada that the party was to be deregistered effective Dec. 31.
Fergus Grade 6 student one of two winners in county library’s annual short story competition
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A Grade 4 student from Drayton and a Grade 6 student from Fergus are the winners of the sixth annual Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest.
Centre Wellington Singers looking for new members
ELORA – If you love to sing, Centre Wellington Singers (CWS) would love to meet you.
Swimmers face near -20C wind chills during 34th Grand Valley Lions Club Polar Bear Dip
GRAND VALLEY – A snowy gale from the west producing wind chills of -18C greeted the intrepid participants in the 34th Grand Valley Lions Club Polar Bear Dip on Jan. 4.
Fergus man charged with assault, mischief
FERGUS – A Fergus man is facing assault and mischief charges following an incident here last week.