The Walkerton Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Services would like to thank Marvin Freiburger and Sons Inc. for their generous donation of $1,000 to each emergency response provider. Angela Freiburger presented the donation to Bruce County’s deputy chief of paramedic services, Ray Lux (lef
Howick Optimists make donation to Salvation Army Food Share program
The Howick Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Wingham Salvation Army-Food Share program. Pictured is Howick Optimist President Joe Glaze presenting a cheque to Deb from the Wingham Salvation-Army Food Share.
A new voyage is born, but doesn’t replace ‘My Voyage with Dementia’
The new voyage is a very nasty one – a voyage that I would not wish on anyone. This new voyage is a autoimmune disorder of major proportions called dermatomyositis, or DM for short.
Food for Fines program underway at Bruce County libraries
The Bruce County Public Library is running its annual Food for Fines program at all 17 branches in Bruce County.
Huron-Bruce MPP calling for nominations for Remarkable Citizens awards
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is once again calling for nominations for this year’s Remarkable Citizens to recognize the dedication and volunteer work done by local residents.
Hanover Falcons U13 LL win tournament
The Hanover Falcons U13 LL team took first place in the Wade Simmons Memorial Hockey Tournament in Tiverton on Nov. 29. They won over Arran-Elderslie Minor Hockey in a tight game, with Hanover scoring the winning goal with just three minutes left in the third period.
Formosa Christmas house decorating contest judging completed
On Thursday, Nov. 24, the out-of-town judges drove through the streets of Formosa judging the residents’ house decorating contest.
Kinsmen Club donates $1,000 to Walkerton and District Food Bank
The Walkerton Kinsmen Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Food Bank with a $1,000 donation. Kinsmen Club members Jeff Goulding and Wayne Holman presented the cheque to Walkerton and District Food Bank directors Maryanne Buehlow and Ron Collins.
A message from Walkerton Legion President Rose Austin
Once again, we’ve had a successful Poppy Campaign, thanks to donations from businesses and individuals and to those who took part in tagging. Our appreciation goes out to the businesses who accepted poppy boxes or decorated their store windows for remembrance, and to Maple Court for the beautiful fi
Walkerton and District Food Bank’s Christmas campaign underway
On Nov. 29, the first day of the Christmas campaign for the Walkerton and District Food Bank, members of Walkerton Rotary were accepting donations at Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer. This year’s CKNX Relief Truck campaign will run until Dec. 6. Pictured, from left: Don Moore, Flo Gutscher, Tom Tra
United Way celebrates four generations of family giving
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) draws strength from the commitment of donors and volunteers across Perth-Huron. In North Perth, Tami Cressey and her daughter, Keely Chauvin, are carrying on a multi-generational tradition of support for United Way.
Ideal Supply breaks ground on new distribution centre
Ground has broken on the construction of Ideal Supply’s new distribution centre north of Listowel. On Nov. 23, a ceremonial ribbon cutting was held to mark the occasion. Pictured, from left: North Perth Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum; Mike Smith, general sales manager, Ideal Supply; Howie Pruden, vice-pre
Guiding movement in Canada, Perth County
The Girl Guide movement began in 1909 when girls demanded to take part in a Boy Scout rally at the Crystal Palace in London, England. Lord Robert Baden-Powell was a British Army General who had written a series of articles on scouting based on his experiences and they were published in an English bo
‘Love your neighbour as yourself’
If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple – Luke 14:26
