Good friends and neighbours Tamela Kennedy (left) and Carla Marks walk their dogs every day along the Maitland River in Morris-Turnberry. Pictured here on Sunday, April 24 with the Kennedy’s Basset Hounds Ellie Mae (left) and Bufford (right). In the middle is the Marks’ Golden Retriever Jude, who en
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NWMO updates Huron-Kinloss council on Property Value Protection program
Justin Wallbott of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), accompanied by Tareq Al-Zabet and Michael Pahor, attended the April 20 meeting of Huron-Kinloss council to provide an overview of NWMO’s Property Value Protection (PVP) program.
Flashback: Revisiting the 1920 trial of Miss Maggie Pollock, charged with witchcraft
It was published on the front page of the April 1, 1920 issue of the Wingham Advance but it was no April Fool’s joke.
Morris-Turnberry opts in to NWMO training program
Council has elected to opt in to a Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) program that will see $25,000 be made available to the municipality to offer to residents to help them gain transferable skills and education.
Municipally-owned land in Belgrave to be put on the market
After nearly four years and “a lot of red tape,” according to Mayor Jamie Heffer, the municipally-owned land at 61 Corbett Dr. in Belgrave will be put up for sale.
Wingham Patrol Yard upgrades to include new material domes
Improved winter maintenance plans were on the table again during the Huron County council meeting on April 20.
Wescast Community Complex to replace aging ice resurfacer
The Township of North Huron is replacing the 14-year-old ice resurfacer at the Wescast Community Complex as part of a multi-year plan to replace various municipal assets.
Busy, successful 2022 so far for Huron Perth Junior Farmers
Huron Perth Junior Farmers have had an eventful first quarter in 2022. The year started virtually and slowly moved to in-person events.
Huron Perth Junior Farmers present video doc series through ‘Century Farm Show’
Celebrating agriculture’s rich local history is an integral aspect to the Huron Perth Junior Farmers (HPJF), as is utilizing the collective experience and advice of long-time farming families to prepare the next generation for their turn at the helm.
AMDSB encourages local residents to consider role of school board trustee
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is providing information to the public in an effort to encourage Huron-Perth residents to run for school board trustee.
Rotary Club of Mildmay hosting road toll, May 19-21
Perhaps on your way to the lake, cottage, or campground during the May long weekend, consider passing through Mildmay to support the local Rotary Club.
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair parade set for Sept. 11
The Mildmay Agricultural Society has received approval from the municipality to hold a parade in conjunction with the 157th annual Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair, set to take place Sept. 11.
South Bruce to look at restricting gravel pit hours of operation
As a result of a councillor report from Coun. Mark Goetz at the April 12 council meeting, staff will be bringing a report to council regarding the possibility of restricting or changing gravel pit hours of operation within the municipality.
New Millennium Quilters Guild to hold quilt show
On April 19, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) met in person, the second time since the start of the pandemic. Members were once again able to browse through the many books available to borrow from the guild’s library.
New Millennium Quilters Guild present veterans with Quilts of Valour
Five military veterans were each presented with a special gift during a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Walkerton on Saturday, April 23.
