Beer is one of the oldest drinks produced by humans. The first written records date to 4000 BC. Over the centuries, it was modified and perfected.
In the end, we are all imperfect human beings
Friends, Several years back our communities were gripped by a homicide, an incomprehensible loss of a young life, in an otherwise quiet and peaceful rural town. On the day the verdict was read, media outlets were outside the courthouse, snapping photos and relaying the most recent facts to all who
Libro donates to Northern Huron Connection Centre
The United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) recently received a $1,575 donation from Libro Credit Union towards the Northern Huron Connection Centre in Wingham. Pictured: Debb Finch, advice and service delivery coordinator for Libro Credit Union, presents Lisa Harper, UWPH community development manager, with
A healthy dose of humour
Mental Health Matters Wingham recently received a donation from Spinrite in Listowel, which will be used to support the organization’s “Healthy Dose of Humour” comedy night at the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre on Saturday, May 6. Tickets for the event, featuring Jessica Holmes (Royal Canadian A
Capitals U15 OWHL BB team wins Orillia tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U15 OWHL BB team travelled to Orillia last weekend for the Orillia Hawks Girls Tournament. The squad were undefeated in the tournament, registering a 6-0 record while allowing only three goals. The weekend was capped with a 2-1 win over Etobicoke in the final. Team members inc
Walkerton Capitals U18 OWHL squad wins Orillia tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U18 OWHL team captured the championship at the Orillia Hawks Girls Tournament over the weekend, capping an undefeated weekend with a 1-0 win over the Ennismore Eagles on Sunday. The Capitals allowed only one goal in six games during the tournament. Pictured, back row (from lef
Walkerton U11 LL #1 Capitals win Arthur tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U11 LL #1 squad travelled to Arthur on Sunday for the U11 LL Tournament, and came home with the championship trophy following a 1-0 win over West Lorne in the final. Walkerton also defeated Mount Forest 3-1 and Arthur 3-0 en route to the gold medal. “The boys worked their butt
Formosa Country Christmas contributed $15K to rec complex
The Formosa Country Christmas committee is continuing to make community donations. Pictured, from left: FCC committee members Marianne Batte, Shirley Kuntz and chair Carl Zettel present Formosa Lions President Jim Batte with a cheque for $15,000 to go towards updating the Formosa Recreation Complex.
Walkerton U11 Rep D Capitals win International Silver Stick
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep D are International Silver Stick Champions following a 1-0 overtime win over Saugeen Shores on Sunday in Pelham. The Walkerton squad allowed only three goals in five games on their way to the championship. Team members include, back row (from left): Assistant Coach Mar
Listowel Panthers hold invitational volleyball tournament
The Listowel Panthers girls’ volleyball organization held its 2022 invitational tournament on Dec. 3-4, with the club earning two third-place finishes and a fourth-place finish during the event. The Panthers raised $1,500 for local elementary school nutrition programs, with St. Mary’s Catholic, East
Recruitment open for Perth County paramedics
Starting Jan. 9, 2023, Perth County’s Paramedic Services Department will be accepting applications for new members to join its team.
History of Stratford’s 1930 Ontario Tankard curling champions
After this photograph was donated to Stratford-Perth Archives in 1982, the dapper gentlemen in it were identified by long-time local sports reporter Harold “Winger” Thomas as champion curlers from Stratford who won the Ontario Tankard in 1930. They are, front row from left: W.M. Binkley, H.A. Bruce,
St. Mary’s Catholic School to offer French immersion program in September 2023
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is excited to share the developments of a third elementary school to offer a French Immersion (FI) program within the district.
Bruce County’s long-term care homes complete fire drills
Bruce County’s long-term care homes successfully completed annual fire drills to ensure preparedness and safety for residents, staff, and visitors.
