Palmerston concert - The Palmerston Public School Parent Council's Lets Band Together event was held on May 7. The show, featuring several local bands performing at the Palmerston Community Centre, was held to raise money for new school playground equipment.
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Police Beat: Impaired, drug charges, improper license
Impaired, drug charges, improper license On May 5 at approximately 3pm a Wellington County OPP…
Art in the Open had local artists showcase their works
Art in the open – The Art in the Open event ran on May 7 and 8, with opening reception kicking…
Across the Great Divide novel released by Elora author
ELORA – Longtime Elora resident and author Donna McCaw has released her newest book and first novel, Across the Great Divide.
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra announces return with show at Elora Legion
ELORA – After many months without live music due to the pandemic, people can once again look forward to an evening out with Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra (EVO).
James McMullen served as senator from 1902 to 1913
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus and District Horticultural Society plant sale returns
FERGUS - The Fergus and District Horticultural Society will be holding its first plant sale since 2019 on May 28, from 8 to 11am.
Ribbon-cutting event held for Country Chic Aesthetics
Country Chic Aesthetics – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Country Chic Aesthetics on…
Reflections: God’s wonders abound
Today, and in my world, many others are encountering God. At worship concerts and Christian…
Active cases of COVID-19 continue decline, hospitalizations up
WELLINGTON COUNTY - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting 333 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 throughout the health region as of May 10. As of May 8, there were 29 people hospitalized with the virus.
Local hockey heavyweight preparing for Ice Wars
PALMERSTON – With hundreds of fights under his gloves over decades of competitive hockey at various levels, Palmerston 81’s forward Corey Allen could certainly be considered an ice warrior. He’s now set to compete in Ice Wars International’s King of the Rink competition.
More murals created on buildings in Minto
More murals in Minto - New murals have been added to the streetscape in Clifford and Palmerston this year.
Erin council paid $157,000 in 2021
ERIN – The cost of compensating Erin council was just over $157,000 in 2021, a decrease from $185,782 in 2020.
UGDSB reviews student success since introducing de-streaming
GUELPH – Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) officials are reviewing the province's de-streaming of Grade 9 math, but say it's too soon to determine the impacts after just one semester.
Boreal to perform in Basement Cafe show at the Crown Harriston Cultural Centre
HARRISTON – After a two-year hiatus, The Minto Arts Council is hosting a live music event, the latest in the council’s Basement Café series.