The Howick Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Listowel Salvation Army Food Bank, with volunteer Carolyn pictured receiving the contribution.
Enhanced traffic enforcement anticipated in Palmerston area
Enhanced police enforcement can be anticipated for speeders on Queen Street South in Palmerston, according to Wellington OPP Inspector Paul Richardson.
A detailed look into the Warden Supper of 1894
When John A. Hacking was elected Warden of Perth County by his fellow county councilors, he held a supper to celebrate – as is customary – on Jan. 24, 1894. The venue was the Royal Hotel in Stratford.
Words that can shape one’s life
Friends. I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about language. Words, actually. I am particularly fond of how words sound. Sometimes I find myself lost in listening to others, who are speaking words from languages I could only ever dream of knowing, wondering what it is they are expressing.
Race Team #37 makes annual donation to Easter Seals
Race Team #37 has a tradition of using its winnings to support charity.
Local unemployment rate falls to 2.8 per cent
WALKERTON – In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…
WDCS music students prep for Christmas
Walkerton District Community School music students are getting ready for Christmas. This group is practicing “Carol of the Bells” with hand chimes. Thanks to Mr. Lee for giving these kids fun musical opportunities. Pictured, from left: Olivia Widdes, Spencer Odell, Hudson Murray, Carson Graham, Call
Foundation half-way to mammography campaign fundraising goal
The newly renovated mammography suite at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre is now open and fully operational; however, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is still actively involved in its campaign to achieve its fundraising commitment of $485,000 to cover the cost of this upgrade.
Season of Advent
Many churches mark the four weeks leading up to Christmas as the Season of Advent, the preparation for the coming of Jesus. At St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Gavin Shewfelt, Alicia Kidd and Blaze Kidd light the first candle of hope.
Ninth season of Operation Christmas Child wraps up successfully
Last week, trucks arrived at the Hanover Missionary Church (HMC), which served this year as one of the Operation Christmas Child central drop off locations for donors in North Wellington, Huron, Perth, Dufferin, Bruce and Grey counties.
It’s the ‘Big Gobbler Weekend’
One of our most popular meat draws – the turkey draws – will be held this Saturday, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m.
Saugeen Municipal Airport supports economic development
The airport commission actively supports economic development within Brockton, Hanover and West Grey, and often recommends visiting pilots and their families shop in local stores.
Bruce Shriners donate to Walkerton hospital
The Bruce Shriners are pleased to present the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $500 cheque – one of 11 similar cheques being presented to the hospitals and hospices in the Bruce Shriners catchment area totaling $5,500. This is along with the $25,000 donated to the Shriner’s Children
Lending a helping hand
Freddy Batte and Ashley Ready, Grade 7 students from Sacred Heart School in Mildmay, were among the many volunteers helping at the Christmas campaign for the Walkerton and District Food Bank last week.
