Submitted February 15, 2023Cartoons
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Walkerton Legion hosts public speaking competition
A near-capacity crowd of supporters listened intently and cheered on some of the area’s talented young students at the Walkerton Legion’s public speaking competition.
Joe Kerr Limited honours long-time employee with donation to Wingham hospital
Joe Kerr Ltd. has made a donation towards upgrading the full fleet of IV pumps and infusion pump technology at the Wingham and District Hospital.
Westfield students get up-close look at Listowel clock tower
In late January, North Perth Westfield Elementary School students got the opportunity to see the inner workings of the Listowel clock tower under the supervision of clock maintainer/technician Tim Bakelaar. The students had been reading a book in-class detailing a character that maintains clocks for
IN PHOTOS: Listowel School of Dance’s 2023 Showcase
The Listowel School of Dance held its 2023 Showcase on Feb. 5 at Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston, with members putting on another entertaining show highlighting a variety of techniques and mediums.
Former Mount Forest postmaster speaks on retirement
Irene Ash-Livingstone helped ensure the smooth delivery of mail in Mount Forest, Harriston, Dundalk, Ayton, Hanover and Listowel during her 49 years working in the postal service.
Valentine’s Day and the Stratford YWCA
On Feb. 18, 1927 the Stratford Mirror newspaper had a short article about a fundraising event for the city’s Young Women’s Christian Association – “The annual tea and home baking sale under the auspices of the board of directors of the YWCA was held in the beautiful home of Mrs. R. I. Whitman, 90 Wi
When do you feel happiness?
There’s a story on the internet that goes something like this: An Englishman, a Frenchman and a Russian are having a beer and talking about happiness. The Englishman says, “Happiness is coming home, sitting down by the fire and putting your feet into warm slippers.” Then the Frenchman chimes in:
Hanover Community Players make donation to Ontario Student Nutrition Program
Bev Gateman, Grey-Bruce co-ordinator, Ontario Student Nutrition Program, accepts a donation of $896 from Hanover Community Players board member Linda Manchester. The money was raised from patrons attending Oliver! and the $1 per ticket program. HCP thanks its supporters for attending the shows and m
Meridian makes donation to local music program
Meridian Credit Union has donated $250 to Sistema Walkerton through its Good Neighbour Program.
Allison Lupton Band to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Allison Lupton Band takes to the stage at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Ice opens at Formosa Outdoor Rec Centre
After a relatively warm January, the temperature dropped and the Formosa Recreation Ice Team could finally make ice in the newly-built covered outdoor pad in Formosa. A few skaters tested the ice on Feb. 2 and 3, with more weathering the wind on Feb. 4. This picture of the outdoor pad was taken on S
Rotary Club makes fourth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently conducted its fourth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round are Terry and Jim Bogden ($1,000), the Walkerton Fire Department ($500), Michael Gill ($300), John and Lori McCuaig ($250), Bob and Lois Metcalfe ($200) and Jerry VanDyke ($150). The draw was made b
