Maitland Conservation (MC) Stewardship Services received nearly 25,000 trees, shrubs, and seedlings at its location on Marietta Street in Wroxeter on April 20, just in time for Earth Day tree planting events on April 22.
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Maitland Conservation board identifies projects, activities to learn more about in 2023
Every year, the Maitland Conservation (MC) board members choose projects and activities that MC is engaging in so they can learn more about this work. The information sessions can be incorporated into a regular meeting, or a tour could be organized before a regular meeting.
F.E. Madill hosts Huron-Perth senior badminton championships
F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted the Huron-Perth senior badminton championships on April 20, with high school competitors from throughout the region taking part. With their top divisional finish, the Madill ladies’ doubles team of Cameron teRaa and Raelyn Pennington have advanced to the WOSSAA ch
ACW driver charged following collision in parking lot
Huron County OPP have charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident with impaired operation after a motor vehicle collision in a parking lot on April 3.
Criminal record checks now online
Huron County OPP are reminding the public that if you live in an OPP-policed community, please ensure that you are searching for online record checks by:
OPP: 30,000 chicks stolen from Huron County farm
Police in Huron County are looking for help to find the person(s) responsible for stealing 30,000 chicks from a farm last week.
Building activity up in South Bruce
Building activity in the Municipality of South Bruce over the first three months of the year is up over 2022, according to a report presented to council on April 11.
Wingham & Area Historical Society hosts April meeting
The April 13 meeting of the Wingham & Area Historical Society started with a reading by Valdeane Gedke and Brent Bowyer of Audrey McKague’s recollections of “Dating and Romance in the early 1950s in the Wingham area.” These included the importance of the Royal T as a gathering place for dances and d
‘You Should Know Better’ comedy tour coming to Wingham
It’s been said often that laughter is the best medicine. And if David Green has his way, those attending the ‘You Should Know Better’ comedy tour’s stop at the Wingham Legion on Saturday, May 13 will leave well medicated that night.
Life in early spring
Two weeks ago when I wrote my column, I was full of vim and vigor. It appeared that spring was here and the garden could be planted, and the golf course was drying out. Well, spring/summer hasn’t come yet and the golf course is barely open with cold, wind and rain interfering. The garden? Well…
Bear binge-drinks 69 cans of pop – overconsumption at its finest
You have to admire the bear out in British Columbia that broke into a car and guzzled 69 cans of pop.
The sweet sound of vinyl
Last Thursday, my family gathered at my late grandfather’s house in Wroxeter to enjoy some social time following Grandpa’s burial service (he passed away in January). Naturally, stories were shared and photo albums were perused.
No truth or reconciliation happening in Sauble Beach
I have been going to Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) since before I even knew what a treaty with Indigenous People was. And when I say SON, that includes Sauble Beach.
Saugeen Conservation updates M-T on programs and services
Jennifer Stephens, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) general manager, made a presentation to council at its April 11 meeting on the programs and services it offers.
