The hockey team that was “instrumental in bringing the first junior OHA championship to Stratford on March 1, 1900” was so beloved that the local paper republished this photograph in 1945 to celebrate the anniversary of its great victory.
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Atwood Lions host steak night
Thick, juicy steaks lined a gigantic barbecue at the annual Atwood Lions Men’s Steak Night on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre.
Monkton Diner hosting Feb. 5 spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit fire victims
After a family lost their home, a local business didn’t hesitate to offer their support.
Kin Cares host zombie dance party
The Kin Cares Youth Group hosted its first ever ‘Zombie Dance Party’ on Friday, Jan. 26. Participants enjoyed learning how to make special effects makeup and followed it with some “Just Dance” videos. The Kin Cares Youth Group is in its second year and has almost 50 members. Their slogan is, “youth
Decisions, decisions…
Dalmatian or macaroni and cheese? Henry Ainsworth, 2, of Listowel looks to his mom for advice during the North Perth EarlyON’s morning program at the Listowel branch of the North Perth Public Library on Jan. 26. The EarlyON program runs at the branch every Friday from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
‘On to the next chapter’
For the first time in 50 years, Murray Elliott is not reporting to work at Molesworth Farm Supply.
County council approves Milverton subdivision near gun club
With two narrow votes, Perth County council approved two Official Plan amendments allowing a subdivision in Milverton to proceed.
Business culture in South Bruce continues to grow with The Wing House
Owner of the Mildmay Wing House, Shan Kumar says the main street eatery is a unique dining experience for families and friends alike. The Wing House is a restaurant and bar adorned with sports memorabilia and is located in the heart of downtown Mildmay at 96 Elora St., the former home of Sandy’s Fam
United Way report: 10 per cent of youth smoke in Perth-Huron
A report commissioned by United Way Perth-Huron has highlighted certain aspects regarding the health of local youth.
Ironmen U11 LL squad tames Mad Dogs
The Wingham Ironmen U11 LL Blue squad continues to set the pace in its division, improving to 16-0-0 in regular season play with an 8-2 win over the Minto Mad Dogs on Jan. 25.
Ironmen pick up three points in weekend home bouts
The Wingham Ironmen brought their defensive game in a pair of pivotal PJHL Pollock Division matchups last weekend, picking up three out of a possible four points to maintain their hunt for fourth place in the regional standings.
Maitland Conservation sets AGM agenda
Maitland Conservation’s annual general meeting (AGM) is set for Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. at the Wroxeter Community Hall.
Well water testing event in Londesboro huge success
The Londesboro and District Lions Club hosted a well water sampling and testing event at Lions Hall on Jan. 25. The event was a huge success, according to Tim Cumming, communications specialist for the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region.
The rest of the story regarding my health
The year 2024 has not started out to be as positive as I had expected. Thinking back over the past three years, both my wife and I have been struggling with our health care systems. We are certainly aware of our increasing age but I do not think that ageism is a negative factor with either of us – m
