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Valuing Our History

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

Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Controversial Harriston school opened in 1956

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Battle over Harriston school raged into summer of 1954

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Epic political battle preceded 1956 Harriston school

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Tragic hunting accident at Puslinch Lake in 1895

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

An afternoon of hooky led to 1880 Guelph tragedy

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Preserved whale drew crowds to Fergus in 1936

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Elora man was 'Father of the Rose Bowl' in Pasadena

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Capture of accused murderer was a sensation in '08

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Salem man concocted tale of kidnap and robbery

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Guelph considered building a new city hall in 1907

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Thieves hit Fergus stores twice in six months

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Waiting riders witnessed 1908 Moorefield train wreck

by Wellington Advertiser