On April 6, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is proud to host its annual Archives Awareness Week (April 2-6) event, this year highlighting the importance of rural diaries and what they can tell us about Bruce County’s past.
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Owen Riegling granted Mildmay sign request
South Bruce is undergoing a rebranding process that will involve updating signage and letterhead.
Listowel Christian School to host online, live auctions
With spring right around the corner, the Listowel Christian School is hosting a spring auction consisting of both an online auction beginning March 21 and a live auction at the elementary school on March 22. All the items have been generously donated by many local businesses and families with funds
Paddyfest 2024 produces big crowds for all events
Anyone in attendance at any Paddyfest event over the last couple weeks could quickly come to the conclusion that the Listowel Kin Family’s annual Irish bash continues to be a huge draw for North Perth and the surrounding area. The attendance numbers simply speak for themselves.
In Photos: 2024 Listowel Paddy fest
Alex Flanagan, Janessa Schott, Pam Cullen and Danica Zwep
Walkerton branch of the Bruce County Library hosting local artist Brenda Korell
The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host local artist Brenda Korell. She has put together a special series called ‘Like a Culture Quilt” in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Celebrate maple season April 6-7 during Maple Weekend
Maple syrup season is well underway for 2024 and producers are excited to welcome visitors and showcase the 2024 crop of maple syrup during the eighth annual Maple Weekend, April 6-7.
IPM 2026 begins to take shape during recent volunteer meeting
The decision to change the March 8 meeting for International Plowing Match and Rural Expo 2026 volunteers to a larger venue proved to be a good one – the upstairs room at the arena was filled to overflowing with prospective volunteers.
Turning back the clocktower
Brad Schmidt pictured inside the Listowel Clocktower
Eastdale hosts junior chess tournament
Listowel Eastdale Public School held its Junior Chess Tournament on Thursday, March 7, with some great competition amongst the chess club’s approximately 50 members.
Alice Munro Friends of the Library hosts ‘Book Tasting’ program
The Alice Munro Friends of the Library hosted a special ‘Book Tasting’ program event at the Wingham branch of the Huron County Library on March 7.
Sold-out Nashville Opry fills Columbus Centre
The Columbus Centre was filled to the brim with country hits and audience members to witness the sold-out Nashville Opry concert on March 10
Listowel Legion contribute to food bank
Listowel Legion Branch 259 recently contributed $1,000 to the local Salvation Army Food Bank. Pictured is Food Bank Coordinator Carolyn Saunders receiving the cheque from Listowel Legion Public Relations Officer Peggy Wiens.
Huron County Library participating in Drive to End Period Poverty, Mar. 3-10
The Huron County Library is participating in the Drive to End Period Poverty from March 3-10.
AMDSB moves April 19 PA Day due to solar eclipse
As a result of the rare total solar eclipse occurring on Monday, April 8, and out of an abundance of caution, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) will be rescheduling the April PA Day.