Helpers

Cory Geiger got involved with Stratford Winterfest through Community Living Stratford and Area, an organization that assists people with developmental disabilities. Cory is instrumental in getting one of Winterfest's traditions up and running

Most of the animals that arrive at Out of the Ashes are unadoptable. Some 90 per cent are special needs, with ailments ranging from ulcers to undernourishment to blindness. The large animal rescue has a fundraiser each holiday season

The documentary, produced by Ballinran Entertainment, features interviews with family and others whose lives are impacted as McKenzie Hinz contributes to his community

The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth are always looking for potential foster parents, with the need growing this time of year

There has been a groundswell of community support across Perth and Huron counties since the war in Ukraine broke out – but there are still many needs and challenges being faced. Financial donations are the most pressing need to assist with travel arrangements

Pride Month may be wrapping up but there is plenty on the schedule for Stratford Pride Community Centre. In July, a host of events and programming for the summer and fall will be announced.

Some 200 tickets were sold to a gala event that celebrated a century of 'service above self' for the Rotary Club of Stratford.