“You’ve Got Mail.” There is now a much different context to that phrase than once was the case. Today it probably indicates a long list of unopened emails, most quickly deleted, some perhaps unread. Many check their text messages and... [Continue Reading]
Recently, I wrote a short article about our family cabin on Clement Road, at the south end of Wood Lake. In this article I made reference to the adjacent campground and cabins known as “Sam’s”. This facility, also known as... [Continue Reading]
Winfield hosts the final Front Porch meeting in this spring’s series: What: Front Porch Meeting for Winfield When: Thursday, June 6, 2013 Where: Municipal Hall, District of Lake Country Agenda items include updates on Pelmewash Parkway, Integrated Community Sustainability Plan,... [Continue Reading]
The following poem, by Meiri (Koyama) Itami, was written in 1980 to honour Eijiro Koyama. Koyama farmed in the Winfield area in the 1920s. Eijiro Koyama died on January 17, 1956. A Day with Dad on the Farm As... [Continue Reading]
“We are sorry to record the death by accident of Mr. A. [Arthur] Chatterton, of Alvaston [Winfield]. The accident occurred about noon on the 2nd. Mr. Chatterton was alone in the old Pearcie shack, which property he had lately bought,... [Continue Reading]
The newest historical marker has been placed at Beasley Park near Ede Axelson’s Dancing Goose sculpture. It’s definitely worth a trip to this beautiful park where one can take a look at this newest marker.... [Continue Reading]
The lives of the Japanese Canadian pioneers, who were some of the first settlers in the District of Lake Country, present a story of courage and perseverance. To honour these community members the Lake Country Museum created an extensive virtual... [Continue Reading]
Congratulations to all the graduates of George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country! As parents and grandparents ready themselves to attend graduation ceremonies tonight many will reflect on memories of their own high school graduation. Richard Gibbons, past-president of the... [Continue Reading]
