On July 22, 1885, the former Town of Stratford hosted a grand gala day to celebrate its new status as a city. The programme – preserved as part of the city’s records at Stratford-Perth Archives – boasted of $2,000 in prizes and entertainment.
We can do it together
Friends, I recently returned from a solo road trip out to Western Canada.
Wilfred McIntee & Co. Ltd. celebrates 70th anniversary
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody congratulates Mike McIntee on his real estate company’s 70th anniversary. Wilfred McIntee and Co. Ltd. Brokerage (McIntee Real Estate) was started by Wilf McIntee in 1953, and now has over 20 agents working in six offices in midwestern Ontario – the head office is in Wal
Formosa Lions help with District A-9 Youth Exchange
The A-9 Charlie Shaw Lions Youth Exchange program is back after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth from around the world are being hosted by Lions from District A-9. During their one month, stay the youth spend one week at Camp Klahanie near Goderich while travelling about. On Sunday, J
‘Poppy rocks’ placed on veterans’ resting places in Mildmay
Several members of the Walkerton Legion, along with community members, recently honoured veterans buried in St. Matthews’ Lutheran Cemetery, Sacred Heart Cemetery and St. Paul’s United Cemetery, all in Mildmay.
South Easthope Mutual Insurance makes donation to hospice
The employees of South Easthope Mutual Insurance Company recently made a $500 donation to the North Perth Community Hospice. It was raised by employees as part of their Dress Down for Charity program, also holding bake and craft sales and raffles. Each year, employees select the charities that recei
‘The Iron Horse’ arrives in Listowel
Railroads were an important aspect of life in Perth County during the 1800s. While there were trains coming into the southern part of the county as of the 1850s, the north had been largely left untouched, especially coming into Listowel. This had an impact on the economy and ease of travel for resid
The Kingdom has come, and you’re invited!
I sometimes meet people who think I’m a little loony for believing that anything in the Bible is true. But I gotta tell you, this collection of 66 books written over centuries has got me hooked.
Theatre youth company staging ‘Spirited!’ production
The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) 2023 youth production is a haunting comedy that features a lively cast of budding actors.
Wingham BIA members trim weeds downtown
Members of the Wingham BIA were busy Friday morning beautifying downtown Wingham. Rob Hutchison, Terry Walker, Chris Parks and Doug Kuyvenhoven trimmed weeds and long grass along Josephine Street, from the Riverview Local Eatery to McDonalds.
Wingham Ironmen to celebrate 50 years of hockey
With a dedicated group of hockey personnel, a charged up executive and many local businesses for sponsors, Wingham was granted a franchise in the Ontario Hockey League in 1973.
