Monthly Archives: April 2011

Teams and individual walkers, riders and in-line skaters are gearing up for what will, hopefully, be a sunny day at the annual Ride ‘n’ Stride in New Hamburg this Sunday. Every spring, local walkers, runners and bikers hit the streets … Continue reading →

The third annual Living Well Festival is well underway at the Wilmor Recreation Complex today where 300 children are taking part in various activities designed to raise awareness about the environment, nature and animals. The theme of this year’s Read … Continue reading →

The Nith River Wild Turkey Conservation Association’s Bow Club is a chance for local archers to improve their marksmanship. The club met for the fifth year this winter in New Hamburg’s old arena. Bows and other equipment are provided, and … Continue reading →

The severe thunderstorm that passed through the region around 3 p.m. brought heavy rain and fierce winds. Police and firefighters are dealing with a number of dangerous conditions caused the the storm, including this fallen tree that started a small … Continue reading →

Friday is Earth Day, an occasion around the world for environmental clean-up and appreciating the planet. At Baden Public School, the theme was “Lend the Earth a Hand.” Each class will take a turn to spread fresh mulch and clean … Continue reading →

The Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (KWHS) is reaching out to residents of Waterloo Region in an attempt to find homes for 12 dogs recently surrendered to the Muskoka Branch of the SPCA. Twelve Wheaten Terrier/Poodle/Schnauzer cross breeds were among 100 other … Continue reading →

On Saturday, the Wilmot Township Fire Department’s three stations (Baden, New Hamburg, and New Dundee) worked with Conestoga College EMS (paramedic) students in the annual training day called “Ambulance Day.”  Hosted at Baden Station — four scenarios of motor vehicle … Continue reading →

Volunteers who have spent thousands of hours helping at Nithview returned to the retirement home April 15 for a volunteer recognition banquet. A crowd of over 100 young and old volunteers enjoyed pork, potatoes, and lemon meringue dessert at the … Continue reading →

Students at Holy Family Catholic Elementary School got a special art lesson from an acclaimed First Nations artist last week. Moses Amik Beaver visited a Grade 8 class for several days, sharing his culture and directing the students to paint … Continue reading →

Here are some scenes from Malice in the Palace: The Story of Esther, a 45-minute musical set to hit the stage this weekend at Steinmann Mennonite Church. Performances run Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Steinmann … Continue reading →

Check out this video and photos from Sabrina O’Dea.   And these from Tracy Loch in New Hamburg. Ryan and Emily Loch, of New Hamburg, venture out after Sunday morning’s hail storm to collect some samples. The pea-sized and larger … Continue reading →

Sir Adam Beck students got a special show last week when school principal Roger Boettcher kissed some baby piglets. The swine smooches were a reward after the students collected $1,300 of Canadian Tire money for equipment at the new elementary … Continue reading →

The spring sap flows from March until mid-April, and for the past eight years Paul Mackie has used this time of year to perfect his maple syrup-making method. On New Hamburg’s Shade Street, the sight of Mackie collecting sap from … Continue reading →

Zumba Love brought 40 women together on March 31 at the Wellesley Community Centre to raise money for Red Cross Relief efforts in Japan. Liliana Dominguez from ABsolute Fitness and Personal Training in New Hamburg enthusiastically led the ladies through … Continue reading →