Looking for something to do this summer? Join us at the Bruce County Public Library Walkerton and Cargill branches for a fun summer of reading and weekly activities.
Bruce County Memories: How radio came to Cargill
Henry Cargill made his fortune cutting pine in the Greenock Swamp, a fortune sufficient to found the village of Cargill in 1879, midway between Paisley and Walkerton, and outfit it with the latest improvements.
Start with ‘WHY’
Dorthy Heller’s poem may be an old one but it’s still entirely true today.
Hak makes ace at LGC
Paul Hak is the latest local to join the Listowel Golf Club’s hole-in-one club, after draining his tee shot over the pond on No. 5 Millennium on Sunday, June 12.
REVIEW: Drayton Entertainment production ‘Mamma Mia!’ is a rollicking good time
After more than two years of closures due to COVID, all the venues of Drayton Entertainment are opening up again with a slate of crowd favourites. The popular ABBA musical, Mamma Mia!, kicks off the season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and what a fun start to the season!
Our Father in Heaven
Father’s Day: A day that brings joy and celebration for some of us, and pain, grief and disappointment for others. But this polarizing response doesn’t change its worth and value. And it doesn’t change the fact that we all share a father figure who gives ample reason to celebrate.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Committed to His Charge and the Lizars sisters
In the continuing series “Treasures from Stratford-Perth Archives,” this week we feature a very special copy of the novel Committed to His Charge by local authors Robina and Kathleen Lizars. Together, they wrote three books.
Brussels Lions Club donates $50,000 to the BMG Community Centre reno project
The Lions Club of Brussels has made a $50,000 donation to support the major renovations of the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre.
Whiskey Jack performs in Wingham
The Huron Waves Music Festival kicked off its calendar of live events earlier this month at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre. On June 12, Whiskey Jack – the backup band of Stompin’ Tom Connors – took to the stage with special guest Marie Bottrell, and Brian and Suzie Good. Pictured on stage are, from l
Fresh Wind Revival Centre in Wingham hosts Church Family Fun Day
On Sunday, June 12 the Fresh Wind Revival Centre in Wingham hosted its Church Family Fun Day. Thankfully, the rain held off and the group was able to have a barbecue, games for the children and the adults, and spend time getting to know each other better.
Region’s unemployment rate increases slightly in May
Despite a slight increase in the region’s unemployment rate last month, the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region now has the lowest unemployment rate in the province.
Sistema Walkerton students play year-end concert for parents and family
Sistema Walkerton hosted a year-end concert on the stage of Victoria Jubilee Hall on June 16.
WDCS Grade 6 students take part in Team Unbreakable event
On Friday, June 17, students at Walkerton District Community School completed their Team Unbreakable event.
Taking flight
Sixty athletes from Walkerton District Community School participated in the South West Regional Track and Field meet in Mildmay on June 15. The team won the overall competition. Individual top performers were Kate Todtz (first place, tyke girl), Gracie Rowe (third place, tyke girl), Aven Warren (fir
