Sarah Stewart and Greg Macleod are getting married in a couple of weeks, and instead of handing out traditional wedding favours at the reception, they decided to make a donation to Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Three vying for title of Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
Three individuals are vying for the title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador.
James Brine and the Martyrs of Tolpuddle
The obituary published in the Stratford Daily Beacon in August 1902 for James Brine, an “old and esteemed resident” of Blanshard Township (now part of Perth South) is typical for the time period.
Hanover man charged with attempted murder
A 72-year-old Hanover man has been arrested for attempted murder after officers responded to a reported shooting in Hanover.
Bruce County announces website launch to foster investment in region
Last week, Bruce County announced the launch of a new website, InvestInBruce.ca, dedicated to fostering business attraction and investment in the region. The website showcases diverse industries, investment opportunities, and economic development support available within Bruce County.
Look what you’ve done
In John 12:1-11, we find Jesus at the home of Lazarus for a meal just before Passover. The meal was…
Celebrating 35 years of the 5 Star Quilters Guild
Before I tell you a bit about how the 5 Star Quilters Guild got started, I hope you won’t mind if I tell you a bit of how I got started quilting.
Listowel U11 #3 Legends capture Huron-Perth ‘B’ title
The Listowel Legends U11 #3 softball team won the ‘B’ Division at the Huron Perth Fastball year-end tournament in Exeter over the weekend. Entering the tournament 12th out of 24 teams in the league, the Legends were slotted in the fourth spot in the B Division. After dropping their first game of the
Listowel U21 Legends capture Huron-Perth title
Listowel defeated Goderich 7-0 to become the Huron-Perth U21 Girls 2023 Champions on Sunday, Aug. 13. This was Listowel’s first time beating Goderich all season. Team members are, back row (from left): Assistant coach Brian McLennan, assistant coach Kenzie Cameron, Lola Johnston, Marley Gaspirc, Lau
Milverton Suns gather for 50-year reunion
We read countless pages in newspapers and magazines about men’s baseball teams, but this is a story about a championship women’s team in years gone by from Perth County.
Wettlaufer Brothers Ltd. best of the bunch
In December 1898, the Stratford Herald published a Souvenir Trade Edition. This issue contained articles regarding various businesses around Stratford. One of the articles advertised Wettlaufer Brothers Limited.
A beacon in the storm
Friends, I was thinking back recently to when Campbell’s Soup closed in Listowel. When was that, around 2008? I remember at that time feeling as though a ripple of shock and anger flowed through the communities, with generations of family members fearful of what would lie ahead, now that this emplo
Elma Express U11 squad wins Huron-Perth championship
The U11 Elma Express ended the season with the Huron Perth Fastball ‘A’ championship title in Exeter, finishing the 2023 campaign 30-1. Pictured, back row from left: Ayda Smith, Paislee Ribey, Paisley Winkel, Brynn Parkhouse, Lily Martin, Daveney Leis, Aubrey Beuerman. Middle row: Berkeley Harrison,
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is the 10th in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. Articles will be published several times in loving memory of long-standing society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
