Playground contribution – The Blessings Thrift and Gift Store in Palmerston recently donated $8,000 toward the purchase of new playground equipment for Palmerston Public School.
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UGDSB to launch Student Census this fall
GUELPH – This fall, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is launching the “UGDSB Counts Student Census.”
EWFHT offers free virtual workshops
ERIN – The East Wellington Family Health Team is offering a couple of free virtual workshops:…
Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament returns to Fergus this weekend
FERGUS – Teams from across Ontario will return to Fergus as the Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association (CWMLA) hosts the Scott Gerrie Memorial Tournament this weekend.
Ennotville Historical Library hosting Strawberry Social
ENNOTVILLE – After a two-year pause the Ennotville Historical Library is bringing back its annual calendar of community events, beginning with a Strawberry Social on June 26 at 6:30pm.
Freedom from Addiction Golf Classic tees off on July 15
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The second annual Freedom from Addiction charity golf tournament is returning to Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club.
County recognized by waste association
WELLINGTON COUNTY - The Municipal Waste Association (MWA) recognized Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services (SWS) on May 26, with three awards for innovative promotional and educational (P&E) materials.
Who’s running in the municipal election?
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Nominations for the 2022 municipal election are open.
Fergus Horticultural Society garden tour returns June 26
FERGUS - It has been three years but the Fergus Horticultural Society garden tour is back.
Harriston and District Horticultural Society gathered to review events
Flower show – The Harriston and District Horticultural Society held a busy meeting at the train…
Telephone operator frightened to death in 1933
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus ballet dancer considering international job opportunities
FERGUS – Each day, as she steps into the studio, Fergus resident Veronica Higgins is reminded of how fortunate she is to be pursuing a career doing what she loves: ballet.
A Guelph tribute to the Music of MOTOWN
GUELPH – On June 25, Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is presenting “A Guelph Tribute to the Music of MOTOWN” at Royal City Church in Guelph.
Wild Child exhibit opens at museum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County Museum and Archives’ (WCMA) groovy new exhibit is Wild Child, exploring fashions and fads in the 1960s and 70s through WCMA’s collection.
Local distilleries part of Craft Gin Trail
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Craft Gin Trail opened on June 11, in time for World Gin Day.