Women have long played a pivotal and often unseen role in Canadian agriculture. That role has traditionally been one of support, from doing the books and helping with chores, to raising the family or whatever else was needed behind the scenes.
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Ignoring fatigue a slippery slope for health and safety on the farm
We often hear farmers say, ‘I’ll sleep when the busy season is over.’ But that outlook, even…
On-farm maintenance a long-term investment
Equipment maintenance can be a thankless chore and, even if done correctly, one that doesn’t pay immediate apparent dividends. Done improperly, or not at all, however, it can be the difference between safe operation and injury or fatality.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates Ag Safety Week
WINNIPEG – This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW), farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities are encouraged to show how they commit to #FarmSafetyEveryday.
Sean McCann of Great Big Sea coming to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS - 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of Great Big Sea, one of Canada’s favourite bands, and founding member Séan McCann will be celebrating the legend and the legacy right across the country.
Macrame workshop at local museum ‘knot’ to be missed
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Join macrame artist extraordinaire Bethany Ghent at the Wellington County Museum and Archives for an interactive crafting workshop.
Museum hosting Insights juried exhibition of fine arts
ABOYNE, ON – The Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts returns to the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) from March 30 to June 11.
Will the Grunch steal the spirit of theatre?
Students at JD Hogarth Public School in Fergus produced a show called The Grunch, that was staged Feb. 28 and March 1.
Church dissidents tried to smoke out minister
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Animal remains spilled across Highway 6
PUSLINCH – Animal remains were spilled across Highway 6 in two separate incidents in as many days here last week.
Erin council, committees paid over $180,000 last year
ERIN – Last year, $188,031 in taxpayer dollars were paid out to council, committee and board members here.
Big Night Out gala supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
ELORA – The Big Night Out Gala, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington County, is set to take place on March 25 at the GrandWay Events Centre here.
Mask Off Masquerade raises $120,000 for mental health groups
GUELPH – The Mask Off Masquerade raised $120,000 for The Grove Wellington Guelph and the Children’s Foundation of Guelph Wellington on Feb. 25.
Free skates with mayor, council this month
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Residents here are invited to enjoy a cost-free afternoon of skating and hot chocolate with the mayor/council on:
Police arrest two people in ‘grandparent scam’
FERGUS – Police have arrested two people in connection with a “grandparent scam” targeting a resident here.