The recently-opened Teeswater Medical Centre received four donations from local businesses recently.
Look for the good
In 2023 I looked for hearts. What started as a fun little picture taking adventure with my kids, end-ed with a collection of hundreds of pictures of all different kinds of hearts.
Rotary Club holds second drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club held the second drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on Jan. 4. Winners in this round of the draw are Heather Keip/Nicole Schnurr ($1,000), Greg and Shelly Crummer ($500), Matt Reddon ($300), Wally Droefke ($250), Dawn Clark/Kim Dales/Doreen Hamilton ($200) and Steve Lair ($150). Picture
Chicklettes make donation to Saugeen Hospice
The Chicklettes Coffee Club donated $1,606 to Saugeen Hospice on Friday, Dec. 22. The donation was topped up to $2,000 thanks to a donation from Colleen Donnelly. In this club, if you have a birthday, the birthday lady pays for everyone’s coffee, and everyone else puts in $1 for Saugeen Hospice. Thr
Walkerton welcomes first baby of 2024
Walkerton’s first baby of 2024 is River Joseph Alexander Mattiuz, son of proud parents Jordan and Kennedy Mattiuz. South Bruce Grey Health Centre announced that River was born on Jan. 2 at 8:45 a.m., weighing in at 7 lbs. 14 oz.
Local unemployment rate hits 4.4%
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.7 percentage points to 4.4 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 5.6 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Memories of Wingham: Stewart Leedham
I grew up on a farm near St. Williams, Ont. I hadn’t given much thought about a future career, and one day my father asked me what I wanted to do when I finished high school. I told him, “a farmer.”
Hospital Auxiliary has successful 2023 fundraising campaign
The Wingham and District Hospital Auxiliary held many successful fundraising events over the past year. The group is fortunate to have approximately 70 ladies who spend countless hours fundraising for our community hospital.
Team #37 donates to Easter Seals
On Dec. 28, Angela Freiburger and granddaughter Laci Freiburger (Team #37 “manager”) presented a substantial donation to Charlene Myke of Easter Seals Ontario.
Local students receive awards in Legion’s Remembrance competition
A record number, 388 entries from eight area schools, were received for the Legion’s Branch Level Remembrance Poster and Literary Competitions.
Sign goes up at Saugeen Hospice site
Shortly before the start of 2024, a sign was erected in East Ridge, on the northeast side of Walkerton, marking the site where Saugeen Hospice will be located.
Panthers host volleyball tournament in Listowel
The Listowel Panthers hosted a volleyball tournament on Dec. 2-3 at LDSS. The team’s bake sale and silent auction also raised $900 for the breakfast clubs of Listowel schools. All the Listowel teams did well over the two days; the senior 16-17U team finished first, beating Waterloo 2-1. The 15U girl
The real gift of Christmas remains
Long after the food is gone. Long after the warmth of gatherings with friends and family has faded. Long after the decorations are dismantled and the lights are out. Even long after the presents are worn out and forgotten.
