Many churches mark the four weeks leading up to Christmas as the Season of Advent, the preparation for the coming of Jesus. At St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, Gavin Shewfelt, Alicia Kidd and Blaze Kidd light the first candle of hope.
Ninth season of Operation Christmas Child wraps up successfully
Last week, trucks arrived at the Hanover Missionary Church (HMC), which served this year as one of the Operation Christmas Child central drop off locations for donors in North Wellington, Huron, Perth, Dufferin, Bruce and Grey counties.
It’s the ‘Big Gobbler Weekend’
One of our most popular meat draws – the turkey draws – will be held this Saturday, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m.
Saugeen Municipal Airport supports economic development
The airport commission actively supports economic development within Brockton, Hanover and West Grey, and often recommends visiting pilots and their families shop in local stores.
Bruce Shriners donate to Walkerton hospital
The Bruce Shriners are pleased to present the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $500 cheque – one of 11 similar cheques being presented to the hospitals and hospices in the Bruce Shriners catchment area totaling $5,500. This is along with the $25,000 donated to the Shriner’s Children
Lending a helping hand
Freddy Batte and Ashley Ready, Grade 7 students from Sacred Heart School in Mildmay, were among the many volunteers helping at the Christmas campaign for the Walkerton and District Food Bank last week.
Local business makes donation to Bruce County EMS, Walkerton Fire Department
The Walkerton Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Services would like to thank Marvin Freiburger and Sons Inc. for their generous donation of $1,000 to each emergency response provider. Angela Freiburger presented the donation to Bruce County’s deputy chief of paramedic services, Ray Lux (lef
Howick Optimists make donation to Salvation Army Food Share program
The Howick Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Wingham Salvation Army-Food Share program. Pictured is Howick Optimist President Joe Glaze presenting a cheque to Deb from the Wingham Salvation-Army Food Share.
A new voyage is born, but doesn’t replace ‘My Voyage with Dementia’
The new voyage is a very nasty one – a voyage that I would not wish on anyone. This new voyage is a autoimmune disorder of major proportions called dermatomyositis, or DM for short.
Food for Fines program underway at Bruce County libraries
The Bruce County Public Library is running its annual Food for Fines program at all 17 branches in Bruce County.
Huron-Bruce MPP calling for nominations for Remarkable Citizens awards
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is once again calling for nominations for this year’s Remarkable Citizens to recognize the dedication and volunteer work done by local residents.
Hanover Falcons U13 LL win tournament
The Hanover Falcons U13 LL team took first place in the Wade Simmons Memorial Hockey Tournament in Tiverton on Nov. 29. They won over Arran-Elderslie Minor Hockey in a tight game, with Hanover scoring the winning goal with just three minutes left in the third period.
Formosa Christmas house decorating contest judging completed
On Thursday, Nov. 24, the out-of-town judges drove through the streets of Formosa judging the residents’ house decorating contest.
Kinsmen Club donates $1,000 to Walkerton and District Food Bank
The Walkerton Kinsmen Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Food Bank with a $1,000 donation. Kinsmen Club members Jeff Goulding and Wayne Holman presented the cheque to Walkerton and District Food Bank directors Maryanne Buehlow and Ron Collins.
