FORDWICH – According to a police release, members from the Huron County OPP Crime Unit are assisting the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) with their investigation into a fatal house fire that took place March 7 near Fordwich.
Matthew Rae secures provincial Perth-Wellington PC nomination
MILVERTON – Matthew Rae, former public servant, community and education advocate, won the provincial Progressive Conservative (PC) nomination in the riding of Perth-Wellington on March 5.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Taking a historical glimpse into the Listowel Club, founded 1899
This is the eighth of a continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week’s treasure is the minute book of the Listowel Club. It ends with the Oct. 26, 1914 meeting, though there is evidence that the Club existed at least until
‘Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God’
When I was a young adult, I represented the United Church of Canada on a nine-month global trip with partner churches from the Philippines, the United States and Germany.
Paramedicine program expands in Bruce County
In late 2021, Bruce County received funding from the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care to enhance the county’s community paramedicine program.
WDCS junior boys’ basketball team off to hot start
The Walkerton District Community School junior boys’ basketball team is undefeated in league play so far this year. Pictured, from left: Connor Schuster, Landon Graul, Landen Adams, Neil Heaney, Austin Greig, Conner McIntosh, Keaton Neilly, Keaton Bowman. Absent: Blake Beitz, Travis Goll, Cody McIn
Larsen & Shaw celebrates International Women’s Day
Larsen & Shaw is pleased to announce their commitment to #breakthebias, the theme for 2022 International Women’s Day, held on March 8.
Bruce County thanks those who donated to Dorrel Young Christmas program
BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County would like to thank all who gave the gift of hope and inclusion for…
Winner of Agricultural Society’s quilt raffle announced
Congratulations to Pauline Siegfried, who is the winner of the Walkerton Agricultural Society quilt raffle. The Agricultural Society would like to thank everyone who supported this project by making blocks or purchasing tickets. There are a bunch of talented quilters in our community! Pictured: Gail
Formosa Country Christmas donates to food bank
Pictured is Kathy Benninger of the Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) committee presenting a cheque for $2,000 to Dianne Waram of the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Thanks to the volunteers, sponsors and a good turnout at the 2021 FCC drive-thru event, a profit was made and the committee has decided
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation announces February 50/50 draw winner
Susan Magwood, right, was the winner of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 draw in February, winning $1,560. Mark Gaynor, chair of the Foundation, recently presented Magwood with her winnings, which she donated back to the Foundation.
Paisley Rotary Club donates to Walkerton hospital
The Paisley Rotary Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $10,000 donation. Pictured, from left: Paisley Rotary Club members Kerri Robinson, Wilson Gregg, Stewart Dudgeon, Paul Tully and Gary Colley, with Foundation Directors Andy Dales and Ryan Craig.
Blyth Festival’s 2022 season returns to the Harvest Stage
The Blyth Festival returns once again to present its 2022 season outdoors on the beautiful new Harvest Stage. Four Canadian productions will run in succession from June to September.
NMQG welcomes guest speaker Gloria Loughman from Australia
On Feb. 15, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) welcomed guest speaker Gloria Loughman, from Victoria, Australian.
