The War Amps begins its 2023 key tag mailing to Listowel and surrounding area this week.
What a glorious day
We will have just celebrated the Triumphant Entry on Palm Sunday, the time when Christians recognize the occasion when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the colt of a donkey.
Classic spring recipes are in the air
There has been a welcome trend in the last few years to promote locally-produced foods at grocery stores. Choosing freshly-harvested products from close to home is even more enticing in spring.
Drayton Entertainment’s ‘American Son’ opens season with riveting look at racism
Drayton Entertainment begins the 2023 season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse with a production that is different from the usual fare of musicals and comedies.
Rotary Music Festival returns to Walkerton on April 17
After a long wait in silence, the music halls will again be alive with the music of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.
New seats for Victoria Jubilee Hall volunteers
Brian Weber, owner of Weber Electrical, has just donated a dozen theatre seats to replace the old stacking chairs at the back of the Victoria Jubilee Opera Hall.
Easter Egg Hunt held in Formosa, April 8
The Easter Bunnies were busy in Formosa on Holy Saturday morning.
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award accepting applications
This year’s Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is inviting applications from local students pursuing careers in environmental science or clean water management. The successful applicant will receive $1,500 towards their studies at a recognized college or university, or at the Walkerton Clean Water C
Teeswater firefighters visit Formosa CWL
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) meeting on April 4 saw CWL President Linda Freiburger welcome Captain Pat Glazier and Chief Keith Cassidy of South Bruce Fire Rescue – Teeswater station. She also welcomed CWL members, Lions and Swans who were invited to hear Glazier and Cassidy give instru
Rotary Club holds eighth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently conducted the eighth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners include Gord and Pauline Francis ($1,000), Don Gross ($500), Sandy Hiscox ($300), Karen Creighton ($250), Carl Linthorn ($200) and Greg Smith ($150). The draw was made by Rob Binkley, left, with assistance from R
Second annual Candlelight Memorial Walk deemed a success
Despite the cold north wind, the candles flickered and a large number of bundled-up participants attended the second annual Candlelight Memorial Walk.
Huron Quakers host national visitors
The Huron Quakers recently hosted visitors from the board of the national church organization, Canadian Yearly Meeting.
Memories of Wingham: Barb Nicholson
My early memories of Wingham began in 1949 at age 10, when our family left grandparents and extended family behind in Uxbridge and moved to 73 Catherine St., Wingham in a newly built subdivision known as Hillcrest.
Tundra swans return to Wingham
Spring must be around the corner – the Tundra Swans have returned to Wingham. Rennie Alexander spotted these wonderful birds north of Wingham on April 1.
