Walkerton’s Summer Streetfest is back, with great shopping and dining specials, free entertainment, and family activities all day long.
Listowel Stick and Puck make donation to It Takes A Village
The Listowel Stick and Puck Hockey club made a recent $520 donation to It Takes A Village, with Rejean Cantin pictured presenting the cheque to ITAV representatives at their Listowel location. Also pictured are team members, from left: Jim Duncan, Richard Keeso, Keith Hurlbut, Bruce Oliver, Rejean C
Letting God restore my soul
When I was a girl, I learned to get the work done first, and rest later.
Huron Perth District Women’s Institute hosts 19th annual meeting
The Huron Perth District Women’s Institute recently held its 19th annual meeting at the James Street United Church, Palmerston.
William Finkbeiner and the business of ink blotting
Finkbeiner’s Hardware in Milverton gave out the eye-catching card accompanying this piece to promote sales of the Jewel line of stoves and ranges manufactured in Hamilton. Appealing to national pride, the “world famous” status of the stoves is credited to “Canadian Enterprise and Energy.” Symbols of
You can borrow a robot with your library card
Bruce County Public Library has refreshed its Ozobots collection thanks to a generous donation from the Society of United Professionals.
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is number seven in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. Articles will be published several times over the next few months in loving memory of longstanding society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our t
Students shine at Sistema Walkerton’s year-end concert
Sistema Walkerton held its year-end concert at Victoria Jubilee Hall on June 27. The event was an opportunity for family and friends to hear student violin performances.
Formosa Lions host year-end barbecue
The Formosa Lions held their year-end barbecue for Lions and their families, guests Formosa Swans and their families, and the Recreation Committee last week. Pictured: Lion President Jim Batte is seen here passing along the Formosa Lions’ gavel to Lion Frank Jacobi, who took over the president posit
Two Mildmay businesses donate to Saugeen Hospice
Two Mildmay businesses recently presented Saugeen Hospice Inc. with donations – Liesemer’s Home Hardware and Batte Meats. (Above) Jarred and Pete Liesemer, right, present a cheque for $2,000 to Saugeen Hospice volunteers Pat Morley and Rita Grubb. (Below) Wayne Batte, right, of Batte Meats presents
Kinsmen make donation to Walkerton hospital
The Walkerton Kinsmen Club presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a cheque for $7,500 at its final meeting of the year on June 26. This donation was from the funds raised at the 2022 Raffle Draw and Casino Night. Pictured, from left: WDHF representatives Mark Gaynor and
The Mill Pond Café opens in Cargill
Brockton Coun. Kym Hutcheon and Kevin McKague cut the ribbon at the grand opening of The Mill Pond Café in Cargill on Canada Day – one of the most scenic eateries around, with delicious homemade soups, bread and more. Summer hours are Thursday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Westario Power elects new board chair, vice-chair at annual meeting
Luke Charbonneau, mayor of Saugeen Shores, has been elected as the new board chair of Westario Power.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary hosts draw
The Wingham Hospital Auxiliary made a draw at their annual meeting in June. Winner of the grand prize quilt was Helen MacDonald of Allenford, with the second prize of a gift card won by Kaylee Adams. (Above) MacDonald, right, is presented with the quilt by her sister and Auxiliary member Verna Steff
