The St. Mary’s Spirits, grades 5-6, participated in the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board Hockey Day in Huron-Perth held at the Stratford Rotary Complex on March 8. The squad went 1-2-1 through its four games played. Pictured, back row: Kaitlyn Michie (coach), Jack Magee, Claire Ropp, Katie
Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones win WOAA Tier 1 Championship
The Listowel U15 Rep B Cyclones won the WOAA Tier 1 championship on March 19 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex, topping Saugeen Shores 2-1. Listowel also took Game 1 2-1 in overtime on March 18 to sweep the best-of-three series. Listowel now advances to the OMHA U15 Tier 1 championship in Barrie on
Strolling down memory lane on the streets of Perth County
Streets and stories… Have you ever walked down a street where you used to live? Vivid memories of what happened there and the people who lived nearby seem to come to mind more easily. Volunteer Paul Wilker and his supporters have just launched a new website called ‘Streets of Stratford’ at www.stree
Collecting syrup on a sunny day
On a sunny day over March Break, Jim Gibson, his granddaughters and their friends were busy collecting maple syrup on his farm outside of Fordwich. Pictured are Addison Gibson, Owen, Emma and Reed Coghlin, Jim Gibson and Summer Gibson.
International Women’s Day event highlights women entrepreneurs
On March 10, local women, community change makers, and entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Kincardine Pavilion.
Optimists bring harmony to Sistema Walkerton
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club has donated to Sistema Walkerton, a free after-school music program.
Formosa CWL meeting again after winter rest
President Linda Freiburger welcomed an enthusiastic group to the Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) first meeting of 2023, which included a potluck supper with a great variety of different and delicious dishes. Secretary Kathy Benninger attended to her duties and the financial statement was discu
Accomplished arborist speaks at recent Formosa Lions Farmers’ Night
Formosa Lions Farmers’ Night saw Lions members and 32 guests from neighbouring towns enjoying a delicious roast beef dinner with all the trimmings.
Larsen and Shaw donate to Walkerton hospital gala
On March 7, Larsen and Shaw presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $1,000 for a “Bronze” sponsorship at the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre. Limited tickets are available. For more informat
Meulensteen named PJHL Pollock Division Rookie of the Year
Kincardine Bulldogs forward and Gowanstown native Harrison Meulensteen was recently awarded the North Pollock Division’s Rookie of the Year Award after the 17 year old put up 28 goals and 55 points through 41 regular season games in 2022-23. Meulensteen is pictured receiving his award from PJHL repr
Origins of St. Patrick’s Day, local and abroad
On Friday we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Traditionally, many wear green to participate in the festivities. Although St. Patrick actually wore blue, the colour green was adopted during a series of Irish rebellions in the eighteenth century in order to gain independence from England. The colour stuck
Jesus is enough
“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people – the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the
United Way Perth-Huron board of directors looks to add members
Part of what makes United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) strong is its committed volunteers working behind the scenes to ensure the organization continues moving forward and serving the communities of Perth-Huron. Now, UWPH is looking to add a new treasurer and a director from Huron County to its board.
