I grew up on a farm near St. Williams, Ont. I hadn’t given much thought about a future career, and one day my father asked me what I wanted to do when I finished high school. I told him, “a farmer.”
Hospital Auxiliary has successful 2023 fundraising campaign
The Wingham and District Hospital Auxiliary held many successful fundraising events over the past year. The group is fortunate to have approximately 70 ladies who spend countless hours fundraising for our community hospital.
Team #37 donates to Easter Seals
On Dec. 28, Angela Freiburger and granddaughter Laci Freiburger (Team #37 “manager”) presented a substantial donation to Charlene Myke of Easter Seals Ontario.
Local students receive awards in Legion’s Remembrance competition
A record number, 388 entries from eight area schools, were received for the Legion’s Branch Level Remembrance Poster and Literary Competitions.
Sign goes up at Saugeen Hospice site
Shortly before the start of 2024, a sign was erected in East Ridge, on the northeast side of Walkerton, marking the site where Saugeen Hospice will be located.
Panthers host volleyball tournament in Listowel
The Listowel Panthers hosted a volleyball tournament on Dec. 2-3 at LDSS. The team’s bake sale and silent auction also raised $900 for the breakfast clubs of Listowel schools. All the Listowel teams did well over the two days; the senior 16-17U team finished first, beating Waterloo 2-1. The 15U girl
The real gift of Christmas remains
Long after the food is gone. Long after the warmth of gatherings with friends and family has faded. Long after the decorations are dismantled and the lights are out. Even long after the presents are worn out and forgotten.
What can the Stratford-Perth Archives do for you?
Recognizing that what happens at Stratford-Perth Archives can seem a little mysterious, we thought we’d start the new year by answering some questions about ourselves. Though, like Lily in Toronto, who sent this lovely postcard to her friend in Sebringville on Dec. 31, 1907, we also want to wish eve
Retro options out there for purchasing your perfect tree
For about a decade, from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, aluminum trees and ornaments were all the rage. Perhaps you have a retro tree up in your house – maybe silver, pink, purple, white, or gold. All the colours are available once again on many well-known websites, new and vintage. You’ll know if
Predators U13C Girls win Silver Stick, Pink in the Rink tourneys
The Central Perth Predators U13C Girls team are in the midst of a successful 2023-24 campaign, winning two tournaments in December – Pink on the Rink in Exeter, Dec. 1-3; and the International Silver Stick in Port Elgin, Dec. 15-17. At Pink on the Rink, the Predators went undefeated in the round rob
Local egg farmers travel to Nepal
There are agricultural organizations in Canada that care greatly about the food they produce and the animals they care for.
WDCS students make donation to local food bank
Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) students from Ms. McBride/Mrs. King’s kindergarten class joined students in Mrs. Gaasenbeek’s Grade 3/4 class to collect non-perishable food items for the local food bank. Last year, students aimed to wrap the interior perimeter of the school, falling short
Victoria Jubilee Hall tower lit for the festive season
The elves at Victoria Jubilee Hall have been busy lighting up the clock tower for the season. It’s been a very busy December at the hall, with shows by the Slocan Ramblers, Sacred Heart High School’s Once Upon a December, a sold-out run by Sing! Show Chorus and another sold-out show by home-town boy