I was going through my daily devotions a short while ago, and I stumbled across a verse in a Psalm that resonated strongly with me. It’s from Psalm 103:8: “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
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How much grace does God have?
Recently, as I observed the difficulties some people were walking through and knowing the struggles others have had to navigate through with the pandemic, I was reminded of how much we need the grace of God.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Kroehler Furniture Company catalogues
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives continues to house an ever-growing collection of material that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world.
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron is hosting the Fundraiser for Ukraine
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron is hosting the Fundraiser for Ukraine on May 14 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood.
Turnbacks
Ten Years Ago 2012 – The location for a new elementary school in Listowel was approved, while a new recycling plant was coming to the Listowel Industrial Park. Canada’s Got Talent contestant Angela Ewtushik and her dog Rally’s journey on the show came to an end.
LDSS senior girls got into the win column for the first time this season
LDSS senior girls got into the win column
Mayor Todd Kasenberg seeks second term
Todd Kasenberg of Atwood, elected Mayor of North Perth in 2018, has decided to seek a second term as head of council in the 2022 municipal election.
MAPH welcomes Ukrainian families, seeks support for May 14 fundraiser
The Multicultural Association of Perth-Huron (MAPH) is putting on a fundraiser for the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Taking place on May 14 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood, Ukrainian food will be served and there will be music by Barry James Payne & String Bone.
There were teachers, and there were great teachers
I’ve been extremely lucky to have many excellent teachers over the years
Saugeen Ojibway Nation announce collaboration with Parks Canada, NDMNRF
LAKE HURON – Together with Giigoonyag (Fishes) Project is a collaboration between Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), Parks Canada (PCA), and Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (NDMNRF), to better understand the health of dikameg (lake whitefish) and other fi
National Day of Awareness for MMIW2S ceremonies meant as reminder to learn more
SAUGEEN – The haunting cry of a Mi-Gi-Zi’ (Eagle) filled the air during a ceremony honouring murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirits (MMIWG2S).
Resident complains about ATV use in Howick
HOWICK – In an email to council, a Howick resident stated they had filed a complaint in September 2021 regarding ATV noise and said, “So far nothing has really been done about it.”
Recent U.S. anti-abortion talks shine light on Canadian rights
CANADA – In the wake of the leaked Roe v. Wade report from south of the border, Canadian abortion rights and politicians’ opinions are being investigated.
CLC sets the stage for upcoming study results
TEESWATER – The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is finalizing dozens of community studies regarding the Deep Geological Repository (DGR), which will be presented to the public in the next few months.
NWMO funding puts Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign over $1.5M
TEESWATER — A $519,000 contribution to support the construction of the Teeswater Medical Centre was presented to the committee on May 4. This funding was allocated to the medical centre through the Near-Term Investment Program, which the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has provided to t
