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.
Filipino citizens talk peace with Westfield students
On Thursday, Oct. 20, three citizens from the Philippines came to a Grade 7 class at North Perth Westfield Elementary School to talk peace.
VON Perth-Huron staff member receives award of distinction
Each year, the VON Canada Award of Distinction is bestowed on someone who has given outstanding service at the local or regional level of the organization and who deserves special recognition for their contribution to furthering the work and goals of VON Canada.
Drayton Entertainment production serves as poignant tribute to love and loss
Love in the time of war is always bittersweet, and this is the takeaway from Drayton Entertainment’s Mary’s Wedding, currently playing at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.
Seeing with loving eyes
I have a favourite story that I often use as a sermon illustration.
Halloween around the county 100 years ago
Though Halloween has passed, we hope you had more treats than tricks.
