What it means to be Mennonite
While the majority of NHL players were enjoying a nearly weeklong break for the All-Star game festivities in Ottawa last weekend, Nick Spaling took the opportunity to give back to his community. Spaling, a native of Drayton and 2007 draft pick of the Nashville Predators, was in his hometown and at the Dan Snyder Arena in Elmira Jan. 27 to shoot a commercial for the Mennonite Church of Canada. The commercial is aimed at children growing up within the Mennonite Church, as Spaling did, and to encourage them to chase their dreams and not be held back by their faith or the ...
Wellesley girl’s poem nets $5k for Habitat for Humanity
Katie McDonald’s poem “Homemade Happiness” expresses just how important her home is to her and her family, and thanks to her writing efforts, an Ontario family is a little bit closer to having a home that they can call their own. Katie is one of five runner-up winners in the Meaning of Home national essay contest that was organized by mortgage specialists Genworth Financial Canada, and $5,000 will be given to a Habitat for Humanity project in her name. She also received a new iPod and a pizza party for her entire Grade 6 class at Wellesley Public School. “My mom heard ...
Kings make it three in a row over the last week
The Elmira Sugar Kings used a potent and balanced attack to claim a victory in each of their past three games. They defeated the Listowel Cyclones 8-4 on the road back on Jan. 27, beat up on the Stratford Cullitons 6-2 at home last Sunday night, and edged the Kitchener Dutchmen also by a score of 6-2 on Tuesday night at Kinsmen Arena. Head coach Dean DeSilva was pleased with the team’s performance as they head towards the playoffs. “I was real happy over the weekend, real happy with how we played Friday night in Listowel and Sunday against Stratford,” said ...
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Stories of Woolwich’s past go digital
Those longing for a taste of yesteryear can now simply turn on their computers and listen to a collection of digital interviews with “old-timers” as they create a rich portrait of local history, courtesy of a new audio collection at the Elmira library. The project is a partnership of the Region of... [Read More]
WMC the scene of infrastructure money
All three levels of government – federal, provincial and municipal – came together on Jan. 27 in the community centre of the Woolwich Memorial Centre to recognize improvements to township roads and infrastructure. MP Harold Albrecht, MPP for Kitchener Centre John Milloy, and Woolwich Mayor Todd Cowan... [Read More]
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A different perspective on life
Africa is a continent well-known for its struggle against HIV/AIDS, and at the forefront of that battle are the doctors, nurses, physical therapists and councillors throughout the rural communities who are working tirelessly to help stem the growing tide of the epidemic. Heidelberg resident Alice Price... [Read More]
Eye of round an ideal choice for Beef Dip
Going to cooking school in Calgary was an amazing experience. Discovering what is ‘local’ in another city is really interesting – no maple syrup or summer sausage to be found! And there are definitely some things that you can count on to be on every menu in town. One of those great Albertan treasures... [Read More]
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