On Sept. 19, Susanne Cutting and Leanne Drennan from the Dungannon Pro Rodeo presented Keith Hodgkinson of the Lucknow Fire Department with two cheques from the proceeds from the rodeo, held in July. The first cheque was from a bike raffle held at the main gate, which raised $1,080. The second chequ
At least the shower was warm
I have heard that falls are a serious case of injuries when we get older. I’m starting to believe these stories.
Great Hospital Race raises $15K for Wingham hospital
The 10th annual Great Hospital Race, a mini Amazing Race-style fundraiser, was held on Saturday, Oct. 1 and raised $15,000 to help fund cardiac monitor upgrades at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Club Champions crowned at Walkerton Golf and Curling Club
The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club recently crowned its club champions for the 2022 season. Club…
Hanover Library, Saugeen Artists Guild to host gala
This year’s Art Under the Harvest Moon gala marks the third opportunity for the Hanover Public Library Board to host an art gala with the Saugeen Artists Guild. This year’s event will take place at the Hanover Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 7-11 p.m.
Walkerton & District Food Bank holds volunteer appreciation luncheon
The Walkerton & District Food Bank recently held its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.
First natural gas connections made in Brunner
On Oct. 3, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, joined Minister of Energy, the Hon. Todd Smith, Township of Perth East Mayor Rhonda Ehgoetz and Enbridge Gas to mark the first natural gas connections in Brunner.
Trinity Fall Rummage Sale goes Oct. 20-21
the lamps are lit, and round the fire we children sit, a-telling ghost tales bit by bit!... It’s a GOBLIN!
What do you count as wealth?
Friends, we live in a world where getting a good education and getting a good job is the priority. We want to make it in life! And yet for some, the priority is getting a job where we can provide for our family, pay our bills, and maybe set something aside for retirement.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Thanksgiving cards and interesting turkey facts
This is week 38 of a series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives, and its treasures. This week’s treasure is a small selection of Thanksgiving postcards – all roughly 110 years old and featuring images of turkeys.
Wards can be confining
A few weeks ago, I found myself out knocking on doors in Tara with an old friend running for deputy mayor in Arran-Elderslie. If you love a good front porch visit, knocking on doors is a really fun thing to do and that night was no exception.
Special guests address Westfield students
North Perth Westfield Elementary School welcomed two inspiring guests this past week.
CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon hits airwaves Oct. 15
Having access to quality health care is especially important in rural areas. On Saturday, Oct. 15, CKNX AM920 will be hosting the 21st annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon to help raise funds for eight area hospital foundations, including Listowel, Palmerston and Wingham.
