The story of Jesus’ coming into the world is one that’s known by many people. The Gospel writer, Luke, gives us many details about that event in Luke Chapters 1 and 2. I would encourage you to read those chapters so that you can see God’s amazing hand at work in time and history.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Holiday cookbooks, recipes
This is the 49th week in a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stratford-Perth Archives. This week we feature a very special pair of cookbooks.
Milverton All Wheels Park receives $40K grant
The Optimist Club of Mornington has been awarded a grant of $40,000 to support the Milverton All Wheels Park Project. This represents the largest single grant in the program’s history.
‘Souper Fundraiser’ raises funds for Listowel hospital
The Kitchen Cupboard & Icebox ‘Souper Fundraiser’ was held once again the week of the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. Kitchen Cupboard owner Karen Haverkamp and her staff have ran an event for the Radiothon for the past 14 years, donating in excess of $10,000. Pictured: Listowel Memorial Hospital
WDCS students hold successful canned food drive
A pair of classes at Walkerton District Community School teamed up to host a food drive for the local food bank.
Rest, breathe, re-charge
Set the stuff down. “Maybe there’s nothing wrong with you at all. Maybe you’re human, trying so hard to carry a load that’s too heavy for any human to carry.”
WDHF Christmas Campaign underway
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation announced on Dec. 15 that more than $45,000 has been raised thus far for the Dr. R.J. Creighton Family Birthing Centre at the Walkerton Hospital through its annual Christmas Campaign.
United Way Perth-Huron marks campaign milestone
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is proud to announce the organization has achieved 50 per cent of its 2022-23 campaign mark, with a total of $1,184,389 raised so far toward the overall goal of $2,289,671.
Brian Milne acclaimed as Grey County warden
Southgate Mayor Brian Milne has been acclaimed to the position of Grey County warden.
Shriner make donation to Walkerton hospital
The Shriners made a $500 donation to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation on Tuesday, Dec. 13. From the left are Pat Simpson – foundation director, Shriners Brian McTavish, Dave Inglis and Gary McGregor, and Brittany Hawkins – foundation executive director. The gift is an annual one. The l
Source Protection Committee honours two retiring members
The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC) honoured two retiring members, at its Nov. 30 meeting.
Walkerton U13 OWHL Capitals win Megah Byers Memorial Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL squad capped a successful weekend at the Meghan Byers Memorial Tournament in Mount Forest with a gold medal, defeating the host Mount Forest Rams 2-1 in the championship game on Sunday, Dec. 11. The Capitals allowed only four goals in five games on their way to the go
U11 OWHL Capitals win Mount Forest tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U11 OWHL squad had a successful tournament Dec. 9-11 in Mount Forest at the Megan Byers Memorial Tournament. The team went undefeated with three wins and two ties, with a 2-0 win in the championship game against the Kincardine Kinucks. The team includes players: Olivia Filsing
Walkerton Food Bank receives $1,000 donation
Donna Fischer recently presented a cheque for $1,000 to Maryanne Buehlow and Dianne Waram of the Walkerton Food Bank on behalf of Jim and Donna Fischer, Meadow Ridge Maple (part of Fischer Lind Farms Ltd.).
