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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

Needs during First World War resulted in revival of flax growing

Couple fined $10 each for assault while seizing a child

Coal shortage aggravated wartime conditions during First World War

Drifting snow paralyzed Wellington County in 1918

Conestoga Egg Farm operated hatchery in 1916

Fergus council considered assistance for new housing in 1916

Crime spree of a brazen 18-year-old led to jail term in 1916

Proposed electric railway line excited residents of Arthur

Spring thaw produced widespread destruction in 1912

Fergus man had distinguished career on the Great Lakes

Brazen youth sentenced to jail for series of thefts in 1912

Brazen 1886 theft in Palmerstons rail yard committed by a farmer