This year marks the 100th anniversary of Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church (LEMC). Now located at 1205 Tremaine Ave South, its century of existence spans cross-county, congregations and lifetimes – as current members attest to, its foundation, in terms of values, remains the same.
Arts & Entertainment
Third annual Diwali celebration held in Wingham Oct. 19
The Huron County Immigration Partnership and Huron Seva Foundation hosted the third annual Diwali…
Art Wall exhibit has avian focus
The Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch welcomes local artist Brenda Korell back to the Art Wall.
Walkerton Agricultural Society gears up for Little Royal Fair with crowning of ambassadors
The ambassador competition for the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair, Oct. 17-19, took place on Oct. 7, at the agricultural building.
Walkerton senior card scores
Walkerton Seniors enjoyed euchre on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the library.
Young at Heart card club scores from Chepstow
CHEPSTOW – Young at Heart Euchre and Solo Card Club from Monday Oct. 13 at the Chepstow Lion’s…
Walkerton resident part of variety show food bank fundraiser Oct. 17 – 18
An evening of sketch comedy and music is in store for audiences of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s next production.
Final swamp tour of the season a success
It was a full house for the last Greenock Swamp Tour of the season for the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association.
Garden of Poppies project honours veterans
Local residents came together on Sept. 23 at the Walkerton Library to create a ceramic Remembrance Garden of Poppies, a public art installation honouring veterans and raising funds for the Royal Canadian Legion.
Autumn Skies
Exceptional weather conditions during the last few weeks saw temperatures in Southwestern Ontario…
Horticultural Society hosts Thanksgiving event
WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Horticultural Society held a special Thanksgiving event prior to its October regular meeting.
Packed house supports community meal program despite competition from Jays
WINGHAM - Despite competing with a Toronto Blue Jays playoff game, over 100 community members packed the Wingham United Church last Sunday to support the Wingham Free Lunch program, run by seven local churches. They raised more than $1,000 through a benefit concert by the Chapelaires.
Witches Walk comes to an end after 14 years of frightening fundraising
After 14 years, the Atwood Witches Walk is coming to an end. Jackie McCourt, long-time event organizer and host confirmed the news to the Banner in early October about the annual all-ages walk through the local woods at Halloween.
Diwali celebration set for Oct. 19
The Huron Seva Foundation, in partnership Huron County Immigration Partnership, recently announced their upcoming Diwali 2025 celebration, which will take place this year at F. E. Madill Secondary School.
Pumpkinpalooza- Two days of Fall fun in Gowanstown
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