The last month of 2021 saw a major accomplishment for one particular student at Schweitzer’s Martial Arts in Wingham. Makayla Schnurr was invited to test for a new belt, and she stepped up to the challenge, gave it her all, and was successful. On Dec. 11, Schnurr earned her Yellow Belt with a Black
FCC economists identify five ‘crystal’ charts to watch in 2022
Like fortune tellers with crystal balls, Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) economics team has been studying their “crystal” charts to forecast what’s in store for Canada’s agriculture and food industry in 2022.
Bob’s basic beliefs on family, work, health
After writing these columns over the past four years, I think that is time to tell you a little about me.
Present tense promises
Past tense is used to describe things that have already happened. For example, “I was walking outside in the cold yesterday.” Future tense is used describe things that have not yet happened.
Thomas Edison’s Stratford connection
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives continues to house an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from not only Perth County, but around the world.
Calculating the incalcuable – Part III
The parable of the boy who cried wolf has remained timeless as its lesson is as applicable today as it was over 2,500 years ago when Aesop wrote it. A tale told many ways yet always the same – embellish peril to encourage sympathy only to find that when real danger approaches, sympathy is lost.
Sweet snowman!
Oliver Cottrill checks out the snowman on his grandparent’s front lawn.
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Visiting someone with dementia? The Alzheimer Society of Canada offers the following tips.
Bruce County announces new director of transportation, environmental services
Bruce County has announced the appointment of Amanda Froese as its new director of transportation and environmental services, effective Feb. 14.
Bruce County announces Indigenous Reconciliation planning initiative
On Thursday, Jan. 20, Bruce County’s executive committee approved a commitment to spend up to $150,000 to support the Bruce County Indigenous Reconciliation planning initiative.
The eagle has landed
Bald eagles have been making more and more appearances in the area recently. Reader Connie Wolfe has spotted these magnificent birds multiple times in recent weeks – Dec. 11 just off County Road 3, one beside her house on Dec. 22, and most recently on the afternoon of Jan. 16 on Concession 4. Two ea
News from Formosa
With the pandemic once again shutting down municipal halls, the Formosa Lions held their monthly meeting by Zoom. Lion President Jim Batte welcomed 15 members. Secretary Lion Hank Soers and Treasurer Lion John Schill tended to their duties.
