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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

Canadian National Railway suffered a wreck near Palmerston in 1936

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Andrew Spalding was a notable man in Elora’s early history

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus elected a reform council in 1874, pledged to cut expenses

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Proposal to divert county road caused furor in Nichol in 1928

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Hugh Guthrie served term as federal Conservative leader

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Wellington County enjoyed numerous road improvements in early 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Appearance of downtown Fergus changed dramatically in 1927

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Infanticide tragedy in 1927 caused a sensation in Fergus

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Gunn’s Limited of Harriston was embroiled in 1920s property tax dispute

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Harriston’s Guthrie Church rejected use of Gaelic in services

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Callahan found guilty on lesser charge of manslaughter

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Guelph man buried lodger under his house in 1946

by Wellington Advertiser