Most people know something of the Christmas story, and the followers of Jesus most likely know it very well. We might have an expectation of Christmas that brings joy and hope to us; or the opposite and Christmas may cause us to have anxiety and pain. Either way, I want to share something that can g
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Keep trying
My oldest son was cutting some paper when the scissors slipped and split the fabric on our couch wide open. This wasn’t the first time, and I hate to say it, but it probably won’t be the last either. Accidents happen, and honestly with three boys, they tend to happen a little more frequently than I
Historical cold weather tips to car owners
With the cold and snowy weather upon us, here are some suggestions for car owners on how to secure maximum efficiency from their vehicles in the winter months. Although please keep in mind that the advice in this article comes to us from over a century ago as it appeared in the Nov. 30, 1922 issue o
Caring for each other can never be wrong
Friends, The following quote by social worker and speaker Kim McManus can be found on many inspirational websites: “Your heartache is someone else’s hope. If you make it through, somebody else is going to make it through. Tell your story.”
Bell, let’s talk
“I’m going to go back to the fact that we’re not funding anything at this point.”
Ehgoetz, Kellum acclaim Perth County leadership
With no opposition for the Warden or Deputy Warden seats, Rhonda Ehgoetz, Mayor of Perth East, was acclaimed as Warden of Perth County, and Doug Kellum, Deputy Mayor for North Perth, acclaimed the role of Deputy Warden, both for their second consecutive term.
VIP visit
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Christmas Market held at the Listowel Legion on Sat. Dec. 9. The big man was available to take photos and wishes from the children on hand at the event. Pictured with him is George and his grandmother.
North Perth to allow new parochial school on Line 87
Although it seemed as though North Perth council agreed it was not safe for pedestrians to walk along Line 87 in the Wallace Ward, after some debate members decided to allow a school to be established at 5023 Line 87.
Holiday spirit
The Listowel U11 #2 Cyclones came through in a big way for the North Perth Fire Department’s annual toy drive, contributing dozens of new items to the cause following the team’s 8-1 win over Blyth-Brussels on Dec. 5. Cyclones team members are pictured at the Listowel station last Tuesday night along
58th annual Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week set for Jan. 3-9
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) returns for its 58th consecutive year in 2024.
What if this Scottish star became Gretz’s right-Hand man?
Most hockey fans love to discuss and speculate on the ‘what ifs’ surrounding particular players and teams over the years, especially at the NHL level.
Immaculate Conception School wins junior girls’ futsal tournament
On Dec. 5, boys and girls from the five largest elementary schools across the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board competed at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton in the Pool A Junior Futsal Tournament.
Royals hold off Thundercats in OEHL action
A late charge was not enough for the Thundercats to claw their way to victory, as Durham dropped a 5-4 decision to the Tavistock Royals in Ontario Elite Hockey League action on Saturday night.
Capitals hang on for OT win over Flyers
The last-place Flyers gave the Walkerton Capitals all they could handle on Saturday night, but Owen Troyer was able to halt the Goderich comeback with an overtime dagger to give his squad a 3-2 win.
