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Initiatives continue to honour Walkerton students into new year
WALKERTON- Efforts honouring the memory of Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) students Olivia Rourke and Kaydance Ford are continuing with scholarships awarded and funding directed toward under-resourced athletics and trades programs in local schools.
WDCS student artist Leopald Baker presents art display with the Bruce County Library in Wiarton
WIARTON - Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) student Leopald Baker put identity on display at the Wiarton Branch Library this month, hosting a student art show that blended realism and fantasy while exploring themes of identity, perspective and human connection.
BMO points to low usage and accessibility during information session on branch closures
MILDMAY - Bank of Montreal (BMO) Regional Vice President Cheri Knott addressed residents during an information session in Mildmay on Jan. 15, following the bank’s decision to close branches in Mildmay and Walkerton, relocating services to a new Hanover facility.
Mike Shreiner takes the podium on Jan. 7, speaking on the importance of the beef industry.
ELMWOOD - Leader of the Ontario Green Party Mike Schreiner attended the Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) in Elmwood on Jan. 7, using his appearance to reiterate support for beef farmers and urge greater investment in the province’s food processing sector.
Ice time a nice time at local arena
The Walkerton Arena was open for a public skate on Dec. 17.
BMO to close in Walkerton and Mildmay, move services to Hanover site
WALKERTON - The Bank of Montreal (BMO) will close its branches in Mildmay and Walkerton and relocate its Hanover branch, moving all services to a new Hanover location as part of a series of branch closures in both Canada and the United States.
Handmade joy piles up under Walkerton Herald-Times’ Knittin’ Tree
WALKERTON - Piles of hand-knitted socks, crocheted hats and colourful winter sets gathered up at the Walkerton Herald-Times this season as community members once again delivered handmade gifts for the annual Knittin’ Tree campaign.
Christmas family night at St. Teresa
WALKERTON - Free pizza, Christmas crafts and a visit with Santa - St. Teresa of Calcutta school in Walkerton had all the components for a night of family Christmas fun.
Formosa’s annual Country Christmas delights guests
FORMOSA - Thousands of lights make the merriest of nights as Formosa holds its annual Country Christmas event, decorating the town with holiday displays from Dec. 4 to 7.
CWL hosts bake sale
The Catholic Women’s League hosted their annual bake sale at Walkerton Sacred Heart Church on Dec. 6.
WDCS first school to receive race car for new tri-school motorsports challenge
WALKERTON - The Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) became the first of three local high schools to receive its race car on Dec. 5 for a new regional competition that combines trades training with motorsports.
WDCS hosts Holiday Vendor Fair
WALKERTON - The cafeteria at the Walkerton District Community School was packed with stalls for the Nov. 29 Holiday Vendor Fair, where local artisans offered crafts, food, jewelry, home decor and much more for sale.
Students explore skilled trades at SHHS Fair
WALKERTON - Sacred Heart High School opened its gym to eager students of varying ages on Nov. 26 for a trades fair, aimed at showing young people the wide range of career paths available in the skilled trades.
WDCS girls basketball team makes “historic” OFSAA run
WALKERTON - The Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) girls basketball team achieved the deepest Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) run in the school’s history after advancing to the quarterfinals in the ‘A’ division tournament held Nov. 21–23.
