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Valuing Our History

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

Tornado cut a 60-mile swath through Wellington in 1908

New Health Unit building opened 50 years ago

Stephen Springer adopted Wellington County as his home

Prominent Fergus citizens fought in 1883 bar room brawl

Fergus widow horrified at empty grave of her husband

Two English airmen killed in 1941 crash near Monck

Elora virtually closed down for funeral of J.C. Mundell

A lively couple of days at Beatty Brothers in 1897

Ice break up on the Grand River came late in 1934

Danger of flooding on Grand River was acute in 1934

Innes, McIntosh guided Guelph Mercury for seven decades

Rescuers were heroes in 1953 Elora and Fergus incidents