Get a head start on holiday shopping and seasonal cheer at the Walkerton Hometown Christmas Market on Thursday, Nov. 16, featuring a crafter’s market, music, shopping specials, dance, and more!
Ellis Home Hardware Building Centre celebrates National Tree Day
Ellis Home Hardware Building Centre celebrated National Tree Day in September by planting 20 trees at Greenwood Park in Milverton. The trees were planted as part of a multi-year tree planting and park revitalization project spearheaded by the Township of Perth East and the Milverton Lions Club. In a
Howick Optimist Club announced 50/50 winner
The Howick Optimist Club would like to thank the community for its continued support, most recently with the 50/50 draw held in September. The support allowed the Howick Optimist Club to raise $6,850, which will be put back into programs in the Township of Howick. The club says these proceeds will a
Imaginative play time
Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood was a program I looked forward to every day in my childhood. It was a short moment of time when I wasn’t nervous or worried about anything. I felt as though Mister Rogers was talking to me, his friend. My heart would fill with excitement to see neighbours drop by for
Perth East veteran honoured following post-WWI death
An announcement in the Milverton Sun on Nov. 6, 1919 called on members of the Great War Veterans Association to don their uniforms once more and gather to honour the memory of one of their younger members.
Kate Vanderhorst featured speaker at recent Historical Society meeting
At a recent well-attended public meeting of the Wingham & Area Historical Society in the Alice Munro Public Library, Kate Vanderhorst was the featured speaker.
Memories of Wingham: Elgin Johnston, Part 2
This is the eighth part in a series, initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society, of write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors. Elgin Johnston (1915-2018) lived his whole life north of Wingham, in Turnberry Township, in the same brick house he was born in – a house built in 1895 by
IN PHOTOS: Fashion show raises $2,500 for local groups
Christine’s Clothes Closet hosted its annual fashion show fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Wingham Columbus Centre. This year’s event was once again a success, with more than 175 people in attendance and raising $2,500 for two local organizations – North Huron Community Food Share ($1,000) and
Wingham Air Cadets support Poppy Campaign
The 543 Air Cadets Wingham Squadron was out on Saturday, Oct. 28 assisting with the Legion’s annual poppy drive. Pictured, from left: Cpl. Caleb Wilkins, FCpl. Sara Whitehead and Sgt. Laura Dawson. If you are between the ages of 12-18 and interested in air cadets, please contact 519-357-6579.
County Towne Players holding casting call for spring production
The County Towne Players are looking for three female and three male actors for their upcoming spring production of Norm Foster’s Hilda’s Yard.
ICS students outrun the competition at Cross-Country event
On Oct. 22, the students at Immaculate Conception School (ICS) in Formosa headed to Saugeen Bluffs to compete in the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Cross-Country Meet.
Public invited to bridge ribbon-cutting in Paisley
Bruce County and Arran-Elderslie are excited to invite the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the new Paisley bridge.
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce seeks volunteers
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join their organization as dedicated volunteers.
Walkerton Legion begins 2023 Poppy Campaign
Walkerton Legion Poppy Chair Jake Lantz pins the ceremonial first poppy of the 2023 campaign on the lapel of Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody. The Poppy Campaign started on Oct. 27.
