The tennis court rehabilitation project in Walkerton has received two donations from local insurance companies. CMR Insurance and Intact Public Entities jointly presented the Municipality of Brockton with a $5,000 donation on July 27, and Trillium Mutual Insurance donated $3,000 through its ROOTS Co
Memories of Wingham: John McDowell – Part I
When the Historical Society first asked me if I would consider putting pen to paper regarding some of my experiences and memories of growing up in East Wawanosh Township, I was, for a moment, curious as to why they would make such a request of a young kid like me.
August events at Brockton’s libraries
Wow, summer is flying by! Science in the Summer and Knights in the Classroom came by Walkerton for loads of interactive fun, the kids’ Summer Reading Club meetings have been full of stories and interesting activities, and Story Time in the Park is a hit. Summer is half-way over already, so get into
Susan A. Rankin featured artist at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host Susan A. Rankin’s life-inspired art.
Grey Bruce Singers make donation to Kincardine Summer Music Festival
The Grey Bruce Singers recently made a $250 donation to the Kincardine Summer Music Festival. Pictured with the cheque are, from left: Margot Hundt, Yvonne Kieffer, and Grey Bruce Singers co-presidents Tom Traversy and Christine Bowman.
Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming is right around the corner
We’ve been counting down the number of sleeps until the Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming 2023 and here we are – only seven sleeps until we will be “Better Together!”
Race Team #37 makes donation
On July 17, Del Freiburger of Race Team #37 had the pleasure of lending a helping hand and using some of his race winnings to give to a man in need. Karl Petersen, an employee at Tire Discounter (one of the team’s sponsors) has been recently diagnosed with a very rare cancer. When Race Team #37 hear
Rotary Club donates $25,000 to Walkerton tennis court rehab project
The Rotary Club of Walkerton has contributed $25,000 to the tennis court rehabilitation and upgrade project in Walkerton. As part of the project, pickleball courts will be installed at Centennial Park. Pictured, from left: Tennis and Pickleball Court Subcommittee representative Maureen Schmidt, Broc
Youth runner with Listowel connection wins international gold
After a two-year hiatus forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Youth Track and Field Championships (IYC) roared back to life in 2022 as a global event for tomorrow’s champions. In 2023, Landover, Maryland again welcomed the world to the most exciting and competitive youth track and field
Elma U13 squad takes ball tournament victory in Goderich
The Elma Express U13 squad took part in the second annual Goderich Lions Tournament this past weekend in an eight team/two pool format.
Van Allen Insurance secures grant for local child, youth centre
In partnership with Economical Insurance and the Definity Insurance Foundation, Listowel’s Van Allen Insurance Inc. was able to secure a $5,000 grant towards mental health first-aid training for the local Huron-Perth Centre for children and youth. Pictured from left: Ranita Klassen (Van Allen), Mike
Stratford’s road to obtaining city status
On July 22, 1885, the former Town of Stratford hosted a grand gala day to celebrate its new status as a city. The programme – preserved as part of the city’s records at Stratford-Perth Archives – boasted of $2,000 in prizes and entertainment.
We can do it together
Friends, I recently returned from a solo road trip out to Western Canada.
