Four multimedia artists will present their latest works of art at Paul Drysdale’s Allen Park Studio (301669 Concession 2 Sideroad, between Grey Road 3 and Allen Park Road, West Grey).
OFA Viewpoint: Farm shows bring people together
September means fall harvest on the farm. And while that’s a busy time of year, the Ontario agriculture industry also makes time for two of the biggest agricultural shows on its calendar: Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) and the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM).
August a busy month for South Bruce Dairy Club
August has been a busy month for the South Bruce Dairy Club, starting with the Grey Bruce Judging competition on Aug. 2.
Look back to go forward
She had been exercising and eating well for six weeks. She came in and asked if she could check her weight. I reluctantly said yes. I was reluctant because she had made such tremendous progress; she was consistently exercising and choosing healthier food options for six straight weeks, and I didn’t
Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run raises $11K for Saugeen Hospice
The second annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run on Aug. 26 was a huge success, raising $11,380.30 for Saugeen Hospice Inc. On Sept. 7, event organizers presented Saugeen Hospice with the donation at the future site of the hospice building. Pictured: Dawn MacKay and Dianne Metcalfe, two of the key o
1953 was truly a banner year for Atwood’s bantam and midget boys’ baseball squads
1953 was truly a banner year for Atwood’s bantam and midget boys’ baseball squads – 70 years ago this September, both teams captured their respective Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) championships.
N.E.A.T. meet at Monkton Diner
It’s not every day that you see a retired farmer from the New Hamburg area set off on a two-hour tractor trek to enjoy breakfast with his friends at a country restaurant in Monkton. Laverne Gingerich, 83, driving his 1945 WC Allis Chalmers, did exactly that when he drove to the Monkton Diner recentl
Onam Celebration held in Listowel, Aug. 19
Onam Celebration 2023 was an event organized by North Perth Malayali Samajam, a community of immigrants from the southern Indian state of Kerala with over 50 families residing in the Municipality of North Perth and nearby. The event was held on Aug. 19 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex and inaugura
Fire department responds to Britton barn fire, Aug. 21
North Perth fire crews responded to a barn fire near Britton on Line 82, on the afternoon of Aug. 21. The fire originated from a tractor and spread to the nearby barn. All of the livestock was evacuated safely. Damage estimates are unknown at this time.
United Way campaign kicks off in Listowel, Sept. 15
September means back to school for many, but the change in the calendar also means the return of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign. To celebrate, the organization is kicking off in style in Listowel on Friday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at Ward & Uptigrove.
1951 Stratford Fall Fair had all the trimmings
The Stratford Beacon Herald covered all three days of the 1951 Stratford Fall Fair, which was known for many “firsts” that year.
COLUMN: OFA, industry stakeholders connect with municipalities over common interests
This year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual general meeting and conference attracted over 2,500 municipal leaders, government officials, civil servants as well as other interested stakeholders. Among those other stakeholders were a wide range of companies and organizations who are co
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan has a new website
The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) has launched a new website which will help provide the Grey-Bruce community with information concerning current areas of priority, ongoing projects, and opportunities for people to become involved. The website can be found at cswbp.brucecounty.on.ca.
Brockton hires new director of community services
Last week, the Municipality of Brockton announced the hiring of Colleen Gillis as director of community services.
