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.
Community Foundation’s Investment Readiness Program grants available
Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is offering eligible social enterprises that are working to do good in Grey Bruce region the opportunity to access funding through the Investment Readiness Program.
EmployerOne survey open now
The EmployerOne survey is back. Due to the pressures and changes being faced by employers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Four County Labour Market Planning Board put this project on hold for 2021 and 2022.
The Hawks’ Nest returns in 2023
The Hawks’ Nest, a Dragon’s Den-inspired competition where entrepreneurs from various sectors pitch their business ideas in an attempt to secure financial support from a local “Hawk,” is returning in 2023.
Pine River Cheese reopens with major additions
After a two and a half year wait, Pine River Cheese finally reopened its doors under new ownership, on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
Volunteers continue to be busy in Formosa
The revamped Formosa Recreation Complex is getting closer to finished every day. The opening was celebrated on Oct. 15, with thank-yous passed out to NWMO for their generous donation of over $700,000, and to Britespan for keeping the project on schedule, allowing it to be ready for the Formosa Home
