I remember a play I was in one Christmas when I was in grade 4. It was about a major snowstorm…
Pieces of the Past
How to make a mince meat pie the ‘olden days’ way
This postcard from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives was originally sent to John Hayes in…
Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 4 Turnbacks
From Dec. 8, 1999.
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 27 Turnbacks
From Nov. 27, 1991
The history of E.S. Keeler shoes
Shoes have long been an essential article of clothing. The first census in what is now Canada was conducted in 1666. It shows 20 shoemakers serving a population of 3,512 European settlers.
Body found in Ellice swamp
Two months ago, Stratford-Perth Archives took a look at the folklore and mysteries in Ellice Swamp…
Listowel Turnbacks: Nov. 20, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Community of Character movement in North Perth celebrated its 10th…
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 20 Turnbacks
From Nov. 7, 1990
The Elma Township War Memorial
On Nov. 11, millions of people across the Country gather to pay tribute to the Canadians that have…
Listowel turnbacks, Nov. 13, 2025
TEN YEARS AGO 2015 – The Municipality of North Perth will have an efficient and sustainable…
Walkerton Herald-Times Nov. 13 Turnbacks
From November 8, 1989
North Perth resident touched by family connection to Dresden disaster
There are no ordinary people. Have you ever stopped to think about that? Every person has a unique story to tell, and these stories help us to shape our collective consciousness of what it means to be human.
Two families touched by war
Last month, my article included a short history of The Maples, a home built by J.C. Hay. While…
Charles Jackson: Canadian soldier, Stratford resident
Last year a descendent of the brother of Charles Jackson, a Canadian soldier who died in action…
Hobby historian discusses researching as a form of remembrance ahead of hosting seminar at Stratford-Perth Archives
Taking the act of remembrance into his own hands, Eric Edwards is hosting a seminar at the Stratford-Perth Archives on Nov. 11, where he will teach guests how to use First World War Canadian soldiers' service files, available online, to research veterans.
