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Valuing Our History

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

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Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale had an Elora connection

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Armed holdup of farmer shocked Peel in 1925

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Railways struggled to open lines after March storm

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1908 blizzards shut down roads and local rail lines

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Beaten candidate tried to unseat Arthur's 1908 reeve

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Controversial Harriston school opened in 1956

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Battle over Harriston school raged into summer of 1954

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Epic political battle preceded 1956 Harriston school

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Tragic hunting accident at Puslinch Lake in 1895

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An afternoon of hooky led to 1880 Guelph tragedy

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Preserved whale drew crowds to Fergus in 1936

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