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News, Sports ‘I love this kind of crazy’: Rockwood woman trains for third straight Canadian Ski Marathon. ROCKWOOD – Rockwood resident Jenn Banfield is training for the Canadian Ski Marathon, North America’s oldest cross-country ski event, taking place on Feb. 8 and 9 in the Montebello, Quebec area.
Obituaries - Wellington Advertiser
WELLS, Theresa (née Fleck) Passed away peacefully at Louise Marshall Hospital on Thursday, December 19, 2024 in her 95th year. Loving mother of Rose Wells and the late Larry McCorquodale, Theresa Cummings and Nate Dickinson, Cathy Wells, Bill and Nancy Wells.
OPP investigating crash that claimed life of Centre Wellington teen
2 days ago · CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local teen is dead following a two-vehicle crash north of Inverhaugh on Tuesday morning. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to a collision between a car and minivan, on Wellington Road 21 near 4th Line East in Centre Wellington, just after 7am on Dec. 31. The two lone drivers…
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Dec 23, 2024 · KENILWORTH – The Senior Citizen Hall in Arthur officially has a new name. On Dec. 16, Wellington North council approved a request from the Arthur Optimist Club to rename the facility the “Arthur Optimist Town Hall,” reflecting a 15-year lease agreement that names the club as manager of the building.
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Dec 18, 2024 · BRUCEDALE – While only a few members of the public spoke at a special council meeting to gather feedback on Guelph/Eramosa Township’s proposed 2025 budget, it seemed clear that residents think that a tax rate increase of more than 3.5 per cent is too high.
Going away for the holidays? ‘Ensuring the safety of your home ...
6 days ago · WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the holiday season here, local police are urging residents to take precautions if they’re spending time away from home. “While it’s important to relax and enjoy your time away, ensuring the safety of your home and belongings should be a priority,” states a Dec. 17 press release from the Wellington County…
OPP no longer issuing ‘Wellington Weekly’ summaries
Aug 22, 2024 · WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police have informed the media they will no longer be issuing weekly reports summarizing traffic-related occurrences across the county. “In an effort to ensure that accurate information is being shared and reported on in a timely manner, the Wellington County OPP will be moving away from issuing its ‘Wellington Weekly’ media…
Advertiser earns top honours in community newspaper competition
May 24, 2024 · WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington Advertiser has won big for the fifth year in a row. On May 24 the local newspaper took first place in the General Excellence category of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Competition. It’s the fifth straight year the Advertiser has won the award, which recognizes the publication as…
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Dec 11, 2024 · MOOREFIELD – Snowy weather created a magical scene in Moorefield on Dec. 7 as the community welcomed Santa to its annual parade ...
Dozens of cows perish in Sunday morning barn fire near Drayton
4 days ago · MAPLETON – About 40 cows died in a Sunday morning fire that destroyed a barn northeast of Drayton. Firefighters were called to the blaze, near the intersection of 14th Line and Sideroad 17 in Mapleton Township, just before 9am on Dec. 29. “On arrival the barn was fully involved,” stated deputy fire chief Callise Loos…