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Valuing Our History

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

Group of Guelph youths involved in 1920s crime spree

Failed factory caused major financial loss to Grand Valley

Church union in 1925 caused turmoil amongst Presbyterians

More details on the ill-fated Peoples Railway

Harriston Pork Packing Company organized in 1898

Palmerston council counted every penny in 1930s

Notorious American criminal arrested in Guelph in 1908

Ice storms in 1959 created havoc in Wellington County

Martin Brothers of Mount Forest sold mill to conglomerate

Freight trains collided at Puslinch station in 1909

A sad morality tale about liquor from a century ago

Erin voted twice in 1950 - and defeated waterworks proposal