WALKERTON - Euchre was played at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
The 1926 Stratford poultry show
In this image from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives, you can see a little girl feeding her chickens. Emma and Will Soeder of 216 Huron Street in Stratford sent this photo postcard of their daughter to their cousins to wish them a Happy New Year in the early 1900s. There were many chicken
Cold temperature warning for Huron Perth
HURON/PERTH - A period of very cold wind chills was expected in Huron Perth on Jan. 27.
Snowmobile safety week highlighted the need for respect and awareness on Ontario’s trails
International Snowmobile Safety Week, celebrated earlier this month, provided a timely reminder for farmers, landowners and snowmobile riders that winter recreation and farm safety are closely connected.
Wingham Legion plans fundraising meat draw
The Wingham Legion Branch 180 is hosting its annual Gigantic Meat Draw on Feb. 28. Funds raised from the draw go to the Legion Community Service account to be given back to the community.
OPP remind public of snow removal laws, bylaws and parking
Huron County OPP is advising the public that it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act to deposit snow or ice onto the roadway.
David Sleightholm records high score at recent Paisley crokinole session
PAISLEY - With snowy and slippery roads, 19 people ventured out and had lots of fun playing Crokinole. at the Paisley Legion on Jan. 17.
Music Hall Apartments achieves 75 per cent of fundraising goal
LISTOWEL - With $529,031 already raised during the capital campaign, United Housing is looking to achieve their goal of $705,000 for the Music Hall Apartments project in downtown Listowel.
Charges laid in telecommunication wire thefts
GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce OPP have charged two people in connection with telecommunication wire thefts that have affected several OPP detachment areas across southwestern Ontario.
Walkerton Legion a busy place as organization celebrates 100th
WALKERTON - Happy hundredth birthday to the Legion organization!
The Stratford furniture show
Stratford was once well-known as one of Canada’s key furniture manufacturing cities. At its peak, the city was reported to be responsible for one-sixth of Canada’s total furniture output.
“Their long-standing bond and enthusiasm for supporting hospice care continue to make a meaningful impact in our community”
The “Chicklettes” coffee club recently presented a $2,000 donation to Saugeen Hospice. What began over 50 years ago as two friends walking and grabbing coffee has grown into a vibrant community staple.
Hospital announces accreditation
HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) recently announced it has once again been awarded Accreditation with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada — marking the fourth consecutive accreditation cycle in which the hospital has achieved this highest possible designation.
Hospice volunteer Rita Grubb accepts $960 check from Batte.
Over the 2025 holiday season, Wayne Batte once again demonstrated his generosity by hosting a Meat Draw and donating a cheque for $960 in support of the build of Saugeen Hospice.
Toys of yesterday: Eaton Beauty dolls
Dolls are as old as recorded history and were being made in Egypt 3,000 years ago.
