Each year, Lowe’s Canada challenges its Canadian network, including the Moffatt and Powell Rona in Atwood, to fundraise for local non-profit organizations or public schools during the Heroes Campaign. The Atwood store chose the local Lions Club to be the recipient of this year’s funds, recently pres
‘Minute interviews’ featured questions still relatable today
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Stratford paper ran a column titled “Minute Interviews.” Some questions were amusing, while others were quite serious and still resonate today. Some were directed at adults and some to children. The question to you is: how would you have answered?
Help is a good thing
As we jumped into the ‘get ready for school race,’ I could see that my five-year-old son was struggling with the zipper of his jacket. At first, I let him work through it a bit. I wanted to give him the opportunity to figure it out for himself before I rushed in to help.
John Nater appointed to Shadow Cabinet, Nov. 9
On Nov. 9, the Honourable Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, announced the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet for the new Parliament. Perth-Wellington Member of Parliament, John Nater, will now serve as Shadow Minister for Canadian Heritage.
Planning underway for Mildmay-Carrick 2023 Homecoming
It’s official: Mildmay-Carrick will be holding another homecoming celebration.
Old Joe’s Cabin makes donation to Walkerton hospital
Old Joe’s Cabin in downtown Walkerton celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. As part of the celebration, Old Joe’s donated $2,000 to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF). Pictured, from left: WDHF board members Carman Stafford, Sharon Kramer-Dales and Ryan Craig with Old Joe’s o
Howick Mutual donates $2,000 to Walkerton hospital
Howick Mutual Insurance recently donated $2,000 to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) as part of the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon. Pictured, from left, are WDHF board member Joe Dietrich; Tammy Hickling, vice-president operations, Howick Mutual; Shawn Cottrill, finance manage
Poppy project
Walkerton District Community School students recently completed a community service project by cutting out poppies for Maple Court Villa to display for Remembrance Day.
Poppy art
Mrs. Garland’s Grade 8 students at Walkerton District Community School created some beautiful poppy artwork for Remembrance Day.
The work of the Legion has not stopped
Remembrance Day is behind us, but the work of caring for our veterans continues all year round, both locally and across the country.
Brockton raises the flag to end gender-based violence
November is Woman Abuse Awareness Month, and communities across Ontario, including Brockton, are joining with Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey to raise the flag to end-gender based violence.
Walkerton Kinsmen donate $12K to Rotary Club for trail maintenance, repairs
On Nov. 10, the Walkerton Kinsmen Club presented the Walkerton Rotary Club with a cheque for more than $12,000.
Six local youth awarded South Bruce Student Bursary
The Municipality of South Bruce, along with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), recently announced that six local post-secondary students have been selected as the 2021 recipients of the South Bruce Student Bursary.
Poll: Majority of Canadians feel health workers, teachers should be fired for refusing vaccine
CANADA – As Quebec and Ontario backtrack on vaccine mandates for healthcare workers, new data…
