By Wendy LamondJeff Sager, who was born and raised in St. Marys, has recently made the difficult decision to retire from his role as a paramedic, leaving behind a long career of compassion, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the community. Jeff’s career started when he graduated with honours from Conestoga......
By Stewart GrantConstruction activities have recently commenced on Phase 1 of “The Penrose Suites” at St. Marys Golf and Country Club (“SMGCC”). This new short-term housing complex will help “address a critical need for accommodations in St. Marys,” said Matt Staffen, who is President and General Manager of SMGCC. “The......
Emily Stewart You can get your Christmas shopping done in several Southwestern Ontario municipalities in-between bus trips. Middlesex County Connect announced on November 27 that the bus will run special hours on two Saturdays – December 9 and 16. The initiative aims to help shoppers use the transportation service to......
Kathleen Smith United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) encourages Goderich and area residents to bundle up and walk on February 24. The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is a family-friendly fundraising event in support of local people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. “We’re very excited to have CNOY back for a......
Kathleen Smith The Salvation Army launched its 2023 Christmas Kettle Campaign at Zehrs Goderich on November 17. Last year the campaign raised over $68,000 to support local services. To meet increasing needs, the goal this year is $85,000. Mayor Trevor Bazinet made the first donation of the campaign, along with......
Veronica Reiner The Erb Group, a refrigerated transport service based in New Hamburg, was recognized as a 2023 “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation,” by Redefining the Road. Redefining the Road is the official magazine of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) The organization’s mission is to......
Veronica ReinerThe official opening of the Bridge Street Bridge (between Tye Road and Puddicombe Road), near Haysville in Wilmot Township, took place on Thursday morning, November 16.Local dignitaries in attendance included Wilmot Mayor Natasha Salonen, Kitchener-Conestoga Member of Parliament Tim Louis, Constituency Assistant Scott McNab, representing Kitchener-Conestoga Member of Provincial......
Stratford Times Staff Last week marked the beginning of the end for the Avon Crest building, as demolition procedures were initiated on the structure that housed Stratford’s first hospital. After 60 years of providing care to area residents, Avon Crest closed in 1950, coinciding with the opening of the Stratford......
Lisa Chester Winter Wander-Land has returned to Market Square with family friendly activities for all ages. Over the course of two weekends, there will be wintry fun and treats by the fire that will be sure to bring joy to all that attend. “We want to bring folks downtown to......
The St. Marys Healthcare Foundation (SMHF) is ecstatic to announce that it has reached its campaign goal of $3 million for the Here For You Today, Building For Tomorrow capital campaign. These funds are being used to renovate the East and West Wings of the St. Marys Memorial Hospital. Construction......