It was published on the front page of the April 1, 1920 issue of the Wingham Advance but it was no April Fool’s joke.
Rotary Club of Mildmay hosting road toll, May 19-21
Perhaps on your way to the lake, cottage, or campground during the May long weekend, consider passing through Mildmay to support the local Rotary Club.
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair parade set for Sept. 11
The Mildmay Agricultural Society has received approval from the municipality to hold a parade in conjunction with the 157th annual Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair, set to take place Sept. 11.
South Bruce to look at restricting gravel pit hours of operation
As a result of a councillor report from Coun. Mark Goetz at the April 12 council meeting, staff will be bringing a report to council regarding the possibility of restricting or changing gravel pit hours of operation within the municipality.
Foxton Fuels makes donation to Listowel Memorial Hospital
On April 12, Foxton Fuels presented a cheque for $5,000 to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, as part of its annual donation to the Hospital Gala, and in conjunction with Foxton Fuel’s 50th anniversary celebrations. This year the funds from the gala fundraiser will go towards a laparoscopic
Home Grown Food Basket expands locally, out of province
In four short years, Home Grown Food Basket has expanded from a home-based business to a storefront in Wingham, and now to a secondary headquarters located in the former Fordwich United Church.
Local woman shares her traumatic experience to spread awareness of the dangers of blood clots
After Andrea Bernard had given birth to her first child 16 years ago, she developed pain in her left leg. She brought it up with her doctor, who gave it a look and sent her home after they did not see any visible signs of something wrong.
First ever Wingham Wasteless Wednesday set for May 4
What started as a personal chore for Pete Mulvey has turned into a community event to better the Town of Wingham.
Falconer Bridge replacement tenders come in over budget
The Municipality of South Bruce had four companies answer a call for tenders for the replacement of the Falconer Bridge, all of which came in over budget.
Ireland opposes purchase of SCBA fire equipment
Coun. Mark Ireland was the lone opponent in a discussion about the purchase of a new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Mildmay fire station, as well as the purchase of a second SCBA unit for the Teeswater department.
OPP report shows general decrease in South Bruce crime
An annual report to South Bruce council has brought an area of concern to light for the local OPP.
Wingham BIA pitch new digital sign at south end
The long-anticipated installation of the Wingham BIA’s LED sign at the corner Josephine Street and Amberly Road was completed on April 5.
Over a century of farming for local Martin family
Marmeadow Farms Ltd. is a family-owned dairy operation in Britton, North Perth. The farm was previously owned by fourth-generation farmers Bob and Susan Martin, and currently owned and operated by fifth-generation farmers, Tim and Jenn Martin.
Ironmen bow out of post-season as Barons secure semifinal sweep
The Wingham Ironmen could not secure a win in their Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Pollock Division semifinal series against the Hanover Barons, falling 4-1 in Game 4.
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh residents to hold public meeting about eliminated ward system
A group of local citizens in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh haven’t given up hope that the ward system might return to their township.
