The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) meeting on April 4 saw CWL President Linda Freiburger welcome Captain Pat Glazier and Chief Keith Cassidy of South Bruce Fire Rescue – Teeswater station. She also welcomed CWL members, Lions and Swans who were invited to hear Glazier and Cassidy give instru
Rotary Club holds eighth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently conducted the eighth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners include Gord and Pauline Francis ($1,000), Don Gross ($500), Sandy Hiscox ($300), Karen Creighton ($250), Carl Linthorn ($200) and Greg Smith ($150). The draw was made by Rob Binkley, left, with assistance from R
Second annual Candlelight Memorial Walk deemed a success
Despite the cold north wind, the candles flickered and a large number of bundled-up participants attended the second annual Candlelight Memorial Walk.
Huron Quakers host national visitors
The Huron Quakers recently hosted visitors from the board of the national church organization, Canadian Yearly Meeting.
Memories of Wingham: Barb Nicholson
My early memories of Wingham began in 1949 at age 10, when our family left grandparents and extended family behind in Uxbridge and moved to 73 Catherine St., Wingham in a newly built subdivision known as Hillcrest.
Tundra swans return to Wingham
Spring must be around the corner – the Tundra Swans have returned to Wingham. Rennie Alexander spotted these wonderful birds north of Wingham on April 1.
Wingham United Church makes donation to food bank
The Wingham United Church Sunday School, along with the congregation, donated approximately 240 pounds of products to the North Huron Community Food Share from their 40-day Easter Lenten Challenge.
Flying into the sunset
Tundra swans pictured flying into the sunset in Atwood on March 30.
Westfield captures provincial elementary school curling title
In 2020, the pandemic delayed Wingham from hosting the Provincial Elementary School Curling Championship. It returned these three years later and a local team came out on top.
United Way breaks fundraising record, celebrates spirit of community
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) had a reason to celebrate recently – after a successful campaign raising $2,292,557, it was time to honour the spirit of community at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel.
Spring has risen
Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth, a season of great beauty and hope. For Christians, it is a time of spiritual rejuvenation and a time to reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated on Easter Sunday. The beauty of spring is a reminder of the beauty of God’s creation and o
Many discoveries to be had down the archival rabbit hole
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel of course!
Percon Developments break ground on industrial subdivision in Milverton
Percon Developments Inc. has officially broken ground at the site of its new industrial subdivision in Perth East.
‘Premium Bar Sponsor’ for Walkerton hospital gala announced
CS Law of Walkerton is this year’s “Premium Bar Sponsor” for the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre. Accepting the donation from Carman Stafford (right) of CS Law are Maureen Shuler, WDHF gala committee member, and WDHF Exec
