WALKERTON - Not only does Walkerton Legion serve our veterans, but our mandate also includes serving our communities.
Food Bank donation from Batte Meats
150 nutritious and delicious meat pies to the Walkerton Food Bank.
Bluewater school board reviews Indigenous land-based program and new mathematics learning strategy
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board met on Oct. 21 to discuss Indigenous education initiatives, the Mathematics Achievement Action Plan and several governance and administrative updates.
Walk for Wenjack inspires reconciliation efforts across Bruce County
WALKERTON - Community members gathered at Riverbend Park on Oct. 21 for the Walkerton Walk for Wenjack, one of many events of its kind supporting the Downie-Wenjack Fund (DWF) and raising awareness of the impacts of residential schools.
Ceramic poppy garden continues to grow at Walkerton Legion
WALKERTON - A ceramic garden continues to grow with hand-made poppies, created by community members and set up for display in the Walkerton Legion.
Indigenous teachings, treaties and truth shared at Bruce County Library event
WALKERTON - The Anishinabek creation story, treaties, and the ongoing impacts of colonial policy were central themes at a Truth and Reconciliation presentation held at the Walkerton Branch of the Bruce County Library on Oct. 7.
Garden of Poppies project honours veterans
Local residents came together on Sept. 23 at the Walkerton Library to create a ceramic Remembrance Garden of Poppies, a public art installation honouring veterans and raising funds for the Royal Canadian Legion.
Run4Health: Raising funds and awareness one kilometre at a time
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Community Centre marked the start line of the 15th annual Run4Health, an event run by the Walkerton District Community centre to raise funds that go towards projects in the hospital, including the X-ray suite project.
Walkerton Kinette Club’s Feed the Need fundraiser
The Walkerton Kinette Club ran its annual Feed the Need bottle drive and barbecue on Sept. 20, raising over $600 on the bottle drive alone, with all proceeds of the event going to the Walkerton Food Bank.
Bluewater District School Board welcomes new school year
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) opened its first full board meeting of the 2025 - 26 school year with a welcome back to staff and students and a focus on student leadership, professional development and school renewal.
Teeswater ranch sorting event showcases team penning talent
TEESWATER - Riders and ranchers from around the region gathered at the Teeswater fairgrounds for a three-day ranch sorting competition arranged by the Western Ontario Team Penning Association that tested horsemanship, precision and teamwork.
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 11 Turnbacks
From Sept. 9, 1987
Spikes for Danica tourney raises funds for youth
A charity volleyball tournament called Spikes for Danica, held on the Saturday of the Mildmay Fall Fair, honoured the memory of the late Danica Baker.
Bluewater board highlights summer learning, transition supports
CHESLEY - Summer learning programs that served hundreds of students were discussed during the Bluewater District School Board governance committee meeting on Sept. 2.
Bus safety program prepares first time riders
Children and their families learned the ins and outs of bus safety during the First Rider Program hosted by the Association of Grey-Bruce Bus Operators.
