The Municipality of South Bruce held its volunteer appreciation barbecue on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Formosa Hall with volunteers from across the municipality enjoying a delicious barbecued meal. Newly-elected mayor Mark Goetz welcomed everyone and thanked them for their hours of volunteer service.
Race Team #37 supports local youth
Oct. 30 was a beautiful day to give a much-needed donation to a 10-year-old boy named Tyler Sidle, who was recently diagnosed with numerous vision disorders. He needs to undergo a comprehensive functional binocular vision assessment which is very expensive. If vision therapy is required, his family
Get back up
“Stop being ashamed of how many times you’ve fallen and start being proud of how many times you’ve gotten back up.”
Repairs to Willow Creek Bridge completed
Bruce County announced earlier this week that repairs to the Willow Creek Bridge, on the Bruce County Rail Trail near Paisley, are now complete. The bridge is now open for non-motorized users only and will re-open for motorized use in the spring of 2023.
Supporting the food bank
The Formosa Homecoming Committee (FHC) recently presented a $2,000 cheque to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured, from left: Jenna Graham (FHC), Heidi Dupuis (FHC), Jessie Luyten (FHC), Diane Waram – food bank, Maryanne Buehlow – food bank, and Tricia Mulvey (FHC).
We should watch what we eat
It is hard to believe that this is the 133rd column that I have written for the Wingham Advance Times. It has become an account of my health issues since November 2017 to the present.
Brindley Auction raises $5,725 for Wingham hospital
Brindley Auction Services has donated $5,725 to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF).
Have you returned?
This past summer most people have tried to return their lives to normal; we are still aware of COVID, but learning to live again. And in so doing I want to ask you a question, “Have you returned to church life, have you gathered with God’s people for public or corporate worship?”
Fifty Archives Treasures: Walter S. Allward letter and the Stratford Memorial
Discussions on a suitable soldiers’ memorial, led by local chapters of the IODE, started almost as soon as World War I ended in 1918. By 1920 a group had come together to form the Soldiers War Memorial Committee. Working with the Stratford Chamber of Commerce, they collected $19,000 of the $25,000 n
Recognizing worth
Unexpected opportunities for personal growth don’t often come with a neon sign advertising the embedded chance for accruing helpful knowledge. It is left to the person navigating through the mundane of the everyday to stay aware for when these things might crop up, capitalize when they do, and then
Race Team #37 achieves $100,000 fundraising goal
In 2022 Marvin, Del and Ben Freiburger raced their way to the team’s goal of raising $100,000 in race winnings to give away to individuals with serious illnesses, and to Easter Seals.
Walkerton U13 Rep team wins Ingersoll tournament
The Walkerton U13 Rep C team won the Ingersoll Rep Early Bird Tournament, held Oct. 21-23, defeating the Ottawa Sting in the final game 3-1. Team members include, back row (from left): Team staff Kris Graf, Mike McIntyre, Mark Dunn, Brad Rowe, Matt White and Mike Walter. Middle row: Cole Metcalfe, J
Christmas Hamper applications available at West Grey Library
The West Grey Library will be supporting the Durham Food Bank again this holiday season, and is hoping for community involvement.
