Kent Readman grew up in Wingham, and after eight years away, he has returned home.
Under the ‘B’
Erin, Jordyn and Logan Stewart join in the fun playing Christmas Bingo at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 30. Bingo was one of several December Fun events held at the library throughout the month. (Below) Sandra Murphy brought her kids, Harrison McGee, 4, and Gillian McGee, 8, to play.
Maitland Conservation issues watershed conditions statement
Maitland Conservation (MC) issued a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for all municipalities in the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds on Dec. 30 after mild temperatures caused the recent fast melt of the accumulation of snow from last week’s blizzard.
Saugeen First Nation Food Bank and Garden among recipients of FCC AgriSpirit Funds
The Saugeen First Nations (SFN) Food Bank and Community Garden are one of the recipients of this year’s grants from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Funding.
North Huron holds first 2023 budget meeting
The Corporation of the Township of North Huron held its first 2023 budget meeting on Dec. 16.
‘Music of Christmas’ concert held at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church
Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church held its annual ‘Music of Christmas’ concert on Dec. 18 with two shows, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The church was filled to the rafters as people enjoyed the festive choir singing hymns and celebrating their Saviour’s birth.
State of emergency to remain in place on Saugeen until overdose rates stabilize
The Ogimaa (Chief) of Saugeen, Conrad Ritchie, updated community members on Dec. 16 regarding the recent declaration putting the small community into a state of emergency.
Wingham Salvation Army hosts annual Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus stopped by the Wingham Salvation Army for breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 17.
Scavenger hunt at Wingham library
Scarlett Montgomery, 6, was having great fun at the Alice Munro Library on Dec. 16, participating in a Christmas Scavenger Hunt. The event is part of the library’s drop-in events scheduled throughout the month.
Singh family gives back to the community with giveaway at Wingham library
Gurpreet and Harpreet Singh wanted to give back to the community that has warmly embraced them since they moved to Wingham and purchased the Circle K convenience store on Josephine Street.
Thanks for reading
I have been receiving some nice compliments recently regarding my stories in the Wingham Advance Times and the Listowel Banner.
Riverside Apartments set to renew construction in the spring
Riverside Apartments’ goal is to resume construction in the spring, according to co-owners Brock Hodgins and Jonathan Eelman.
Morris-Turnberry gives notice to North Huron to withdraw from cross-border agreement in Belgrave
Morris-Turnberry CAO Trevor Hallam sent a letter to North Huron CAO Dwayne Evans regarding services shared by the residents of the two municipalities.
Council approves tender for Howson Dam decommissioning
North Huron council authorized the tender results, pending final approval from GSS Engineering, to decommission the Howson Dam at the Dec. 19 regular council meeting.
Giving the gift of wrapping
Youth Unlimited YFC North Huron volunteers Jared Fitch, 19, and Abbie Ghent, 17, spent their Friday helping out at a fundraiser for the youth group. The event was part of Wingham’s ‘I’ll be Gnome for Christmas’ campaign. It was held in the front lobby at The Dance Factory on Dec. 16 and 17. Naturall
