Father’s Day: A day that brings joy and celebration for some of us, and pain, grief and disappointment for others. But this polarizing response doesn’t change its worth and value. And it doesn’t change the fact that we all share a father figure who gives ample reason to celebrate.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Committed to His Charge and the Lizars sisters
In the continuing series “Treasures from Stratford-Perth Archives,” this week we feature a very special copy of the novel Committed to His Charge by local authors Robina and Kathleen Lizars. Together, they wrote three books.
Brussels Lions Club donates $50,000 to the BMG Community Centre reno project
The Lions Club of Brussels has made a $50,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre.
Whiskey Jack performs in Wingham
The Huron Waves Music Festival kicked off its calendar of live events earlier this month at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre. On June 12, Whiskey Jack – the backup band of Stompin’ Tom Connors – took to the stage with special guest Marie Bottrell, and Brian and Suzie Good. Pictured on stage are, from l
Fresh Wind Revival Centre in Wingham hosts Church Family Fun Day
On Sunday, June 12 the Fresh Wind Revival Centre in Wingham hosted its Church Family Fun Day. Thankfully, the rain held off and the group was able to have a barbecue, games for the children and the adults, and spend time getting to know each other better.
Region’s unemployment rate increases slightly in May
Despite a slight increase in the region’s unemployment rate last month, the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region now has the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
Sistema Walkerton students play year-end concert for parents and family
Sistema Walkerton hosted a year-end concert on the stage of Victoria Jubilee Hall on June 16.
WDCS Grade 6 students take part in Team Unbreakable event
On Friday, June 17, students at Walkerton District Community School completed their Team Unbreakable event.
Taking flight
Sixty athletes from Walkerton District Community School participated in the South West Regional Track and Field meet in Mildmay on June 15. The team won the overall competition. Individual top performers were Kate Todtz (first place, tyke girl), Gracie Rowe (third place, tyke girl), Aven Warren (fir
Saugeen Municipal Airport congratulates new commercial pilot
The Landing Gear Diner at Saugeen Municipal Airport is proud to see one of its wait staff, Ashley Gellatly, has completed her final testing for her commercial pilot’s licence.
Another ‘poppy rock’ placed
After reading the articles in the Herald-Times about the Poppy Rock project, Bonnie Whittaker of Durham contacted organizer Jan Briggs-McGowan with the news that her father, Reid Hutchinson, was buried in Walkerton Cemetery.
Rotary Club holds grand prize draw of Walkerton Lottery
The grand prize draw of the Walkerton Lottery was conducted on June 16 at the Rotary Club of Walkerton changeover meeting. The draw was made by Past District Governor Jim Schlatman (left) from the Hanover Rotary Club. The grand prize winner of $5,000 is Neil and Joan White. Assisting Schlatman with
Busy week for service clubs in Formosa
What a busy week the clubs in Formosa have had. Meetings, meetings, meetings, and planning, planning, planning.
