A four-decade-old track and field record at Sacred Heart Teeswater has been broken. Luke McDonald etched his name in the school’s history books last week with a record-setting throw in the intermediate boys shot put competition. His throw of 10.47 metres bested the previous record of 10.10 metres, w
Community Living celebrates with #ITookABreak23
May was Community Living Month in Ontario, and on May 31, the organization celebrated with #ITookABreak23. Throughout the month of May, Community Living associations across the province celebrated Community Living Month. This month is a time to celebrate the rights, choices and inclusion for people
Listowel Baptist Church disperses garage sale funds
The Listowel Baptist Church’s garage sale on May 19-20 yielded almost $30,000, which was split four ways ($7,454.80) and given to local organizations in Listowel.
Ground officially broken on future Perth East All Wheels Park
Perth East is all set to build its first All Wheels Park.
The historic Woodham sawmill
Did you know there used to be a sawmill in Woodham? The accompanying photograph from Stratford-Perth Archives with this article shows some of the mill workers. They are, back row, from left: Billie Wynn, Joe Rinn, Creighton Wynn, Sidney Mills, and Alonzo Mills. Front: Mary Mills and Lula Mills.
This generation is a whole new generation of change
As one of the many born into Generation Alpha, I have noticed that the older generations don’t have as much confidence in us.
Newcomers go ‘shopping’ in Huron County
Over 60 new Ukrainian residents in Huron County, along with their children, went “shopping” on May 27 at an event held in partnership with the Huron Immigration Partnership, the Salvation Army and District 9 Retired Teachers of Ontario.
Wingham Legion installs officers for 2023
The Wingham Legion Branch 180 installed its officers for 2023 on Wednesday, May 31. This year’s officers include, from left: Andy Roger, Tracey MacDonald, Terry Anger, John Douglas, Cheryl Saint, James Saint (first vice-president), Rose McKaque (president), Tom Chester (second vice-president); Legio
Hanover Community Players gearing up for production of ‘Matilda’
Summer is coming and things are winding down on the Hanover Community Players (HCP) stage, but that doesn’t mean that efforts have stopped.
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is the fifth in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. These articles will be published several times over the next few months in loving memory of longtime society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our to
Sacred Heart High School students compete at Skills Ontario
Eight Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) students from Sacred Heart High School represented the board at the 2023 Skills Ontario Competition, held on May 1-3 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
Taking the court
Tennis players from Walkerton and Hanover participated in a tennis tournament in Hanover on Saturday, June 3, with perfect weather. Walkerton will host a tournament next summer after the refurbishment of the Walkerton courts are complete.
Rotary Club holds 12th drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club held the 12th drawing of its Walkerton Lottery on Thursday, June 1. Winners in this drawing are Matt Reddon ($1,000), Ruth Hobley ($500), Gabrielle Weigel ($300), Matt Domm ($250), David Cooke ($200) and Matt Reddon ($150). Pictured: Drawing the winning numbers is Crystal Hindman-Pri
