One of the local newspapers that you can now access from home via the Stratford-Perth Archives Digital Newspaper Database at vitacollections.ca/s-pacollections/search is the Milverton Sun from 1891 to 1919. Later issues are available on microfilm in the Archives’ Reading Room.
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North Perth Seniors hold 35th anniversary celebration
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae cut a rug and the cake at North Perth Seniors group’s 35th anniversary event on Sept. 26 at the Listowel Ag Hall. Rae was not only seen tearing up the dance floor with a member of the group, but also slicing into the anniversary cake.
Suspected blue-green algae bloom at Conestogo Lake, other GRCA properties
Warm weather in late summer and early fall creates the perfect conditions for algae to grow and bloom in large bodies of water like the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) Belwood Lake, Conestogo Lake, Guelph Lake, and Woolwich reservoirs.
Walkerton turnbacks from Sept. 28, 1998
September 28, 1988 – Stiff penalties haven’t deterred drinking drivers – Auxiliaries make…
Brown’s closing medical supplies department
Brown’s Guardian Pharmacy in Walkerton is closing its medical supplies department, although the pharmacy itself will continue serving the community of Walkerton and area the same as it always has, said owner Ryan Fullerton.
Pearl Inspirations: Erin Swinkels serving the community as a speech language pathologist, and behaviour analyst
Looking to find a better balance between family and career, Erin Swinkels started up her business Pearl Inspirations.
Barn lost to blaze, no injuries reported
Three area fire departments, responded to a barn fire last week, which destroyed the farm structure.
Teeswater crokinole results from Sept. 25
TEESWATER – It was a damp and dreary day but the crokinole players had fun on Sept. 25, at the…
Peabody pleased to see the number of candidates for council position
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, expressed confidence while preparing for Tuesday evening’s special council meeting to choose a new councillor.
Cyclones battle Elmira Sugar Kings twice in one weekend
The Listowel Cyclones hosted the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 27 – giving the crowd a nail-biter of a game.
Ministers Desk: guide to follow Jesus in day-to-day life
The Art of Missional Spirituality - 31 Sacred Practices for Jesus - Followers’ by Jeremy Chambers & Monica Paredes Chambers is a helpful guide I have been using this summer as I seek to follow Jesus in my day to day life. The book looks at these practices over the course of a month or a year (you ca
Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board celebrates outstanding EQAO results
he Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) is proud to announce the exceptional performance of its students in the 2023-2024 EQAO results, with a particular highlight on Grade 6 math assessments which saw a 12 percentage point increase over last year’s results.
Eastdale Public School raise over $3,800 for the Terry Fox Foundation
Students of Listowel Eastdale Public School were all smiles while participating in the Terry Fox Run/Walk on Sept. 27. The school raised over $3,800 for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Saugeen Hospice marks annual general meeting 2024 with call to action
Saugeen Hospice Inc. celebrated its annual general meeting on Sept. 18 at the Best Western Plus, with not only an update on progress, but with a serious call to action for the group’s growing army of volunteers and supporters.
Walkerton Library card results
WALKERTON – Euchre was enjoyed at the Walkerton Library in the seniors room on Wednesday, Sept.…
