Santa’s helpers come in many shapes and forms, but these volunteers at the Walkerton food bank are smiling for a great reason – all the hampers they’ve prepared for less fortunate families this Christmas. This year, the need is greater than ever, but so is the generosity of the community.
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F.E. Madill boys hockey squad drops 2-1 decision to Stratford
The F.E. Madill varsity boys’ hockey team fell to 0-3-0 in Huron-Perth Athletics high school action on Dec. 7, following a tight 2-1 loss to the visiting Stratford DSS Golden Bears (1-2-0) at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. Pictured: Mustangs netminder Connor Moran steers a shot away with
Ironmen continue to roll with two more weekend victories
No North Pollock Division club is hotter than the Wingham Ironmen at the moment.
Jim Cuddy serenades audiences at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
The Jim Cuddy Trio (Jim Cuddy, fiddler Anne Lyndsay and guitarist Colin Cripps) put on a powerful performance for Wingham residents on Dec. 8 and 9 at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.
Listowel-Wingham hospital board updated on projects, recruitment efforts
The third stage of renovations in the X-ray department of the Wingham and District Hospital is complete, according to a report from the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors.
It is all in the words
For six years I have been using the word dementia as either a disease or a dementia, but I am wrong.
Holiday season can be stressful
As the holiday season swings into high gear, it seems odd to be thinking about such issues as domestic violence, mental illness and substance abuse.
Northern Huron Connection Centre receives two large donations
Financial support for the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) continues to roll in, with the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) announcing on Tuesday they have received two large, local donations.
Kinsmen propose returning tractor pull to Lucknow
Representatives from the Lucknow Kinsmen attended the Dec. 5 Huron-Kinloss council meeting to propose hosting the annual tractor pull at the Graceland site.
Morris-Turnberry office hours changing
The practice of closing a half-hour early on Fridays and having summer hours at the Morris-Turnberry municipal office is ending.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Blyth Santa Claus parade
The cold temperatures did not keep the crowds away from the Blyth Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 10.
IN PHOTOS: 2022 Fashion Show fundraiser in Wingham
The hottest ticket in town on Nov. 25 was the Fashion Show held at the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre. The sold-out show featured vintage dresses from the 1920s to the 1970s, as well as a variety of pieces from today. The fashion show raised $2,000 for the Wingham and District Hospital and $700
Wingham Legion hosts Breakfast with Santa
The Wingham Legion’s Breakfast with Santa was well-attended on Saturday morning, with kids getting an opportunity to meet Santa Claus and families a chance to eat a hot, delicious breakfast.
Home sales volume, average price down in November
It continues to be a slow year for home sales in North Huron.
Police investigating thefts from work truck, job site in North Perth
Police are investigating two separate thefts of construction tools in North Perth that took place recently.
