Council agreed to open the public comment period for the 2024 budget Jan. 22-26 at the Dec. 18 North Perth council meeting.
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‘I’ve been taken advantage of’
As a parent, one of the worst imaginable phone calls you could receive is that your child has been involved in a car accident.
Madill Mustangs boys remain winless in Huron-Perth hockey action
The F.E. Madill Mustangs (0-5-0) fell just short of their first win of the 2023-24 Huron-Perth Athletics varsity boys’ hockey season on Dec. 13, falling to the Stratford DSS Golden Bears (2-3-0) 6-5 at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.
Lancers shellacked by Royals in OEHL action
There wasn’t much for the Lucknow Lancers to write home about on Sunday afternoon.
Ironmen wrap calendar year with win, loss
The Wingham Ironmen have wrapped the 2023 portion of their current PJHL campaign, posting a win and a loss over a pair of opponents last weekend.
U11C 86ers win Silver Stick Championship
The U11C Wingham-Lucknow 86ers are Silver Stick Champions.
Memories of Wingham: Santa comes to town, 1952
In December 1952, Santa Claus visited Wingham. He arrived by train, where the Advance Times reported nearly 2,000 children were on hand to greet the Jolly Ol’ Elf.
Serena Ryder performs in Wingham
Serena Ryder graced the stage at Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 16, performing to a near-capacity crowd. Ryder put her own spin on some holiday favourites. Wingham was the final stop on Ryder’s Merry Myths Tour.
OneCare clients visited by carolling youngsters
Clients of OneCare Home and Community Support Services were treated to a special Christmas event on Dec. 13 when the Sacred Heart preschool children came to sing Christmas carols and give their hosts special handmade cards.
My Christmas wish for those who are alone this season
In this time of Christmas cheer, family gatherings and all the glitter that goes with it, my thoughts drift to those suffering during this Christmas season.
Railings finally installed on ramp at Wingham Town Hall
Finishing touches are underway on the Wingham Townhall ramp project with railings being installed early last week. The construction fencing is still in place in this photo taken on Dec. 13.
North Huron fire truck rolls over en route to barn fire
A North Huron fire truck rolled into a ditch while responding to a barn fire northwest of Wingham on Dec. 18.
North Huron’s new council chambers ready to host meetings
The new North Huron council chambers is nearly finished at the Royal Oaks Health and Wellness Centre, located at 271 Francis St. in Wingham. The next North Huron council meeting will be held on Jan. 15, 2024, at 6 p.m., in the new council chambers. Pictured: The new meeting place for council on Dec.
Singing in the streets
The unseasonably rainy weather did not stop a group of local Christmas carolers from taking their voices to the streets of Fordwich on Dec. 17. After the travelling show completed, the choir returned to the former Fordwich United Church for an indoor musical performance for those who didn’t want to
