Pauline Kerr

Santa’s helpers come in many shapes and forms, but these volunteers at the Walkerton food bank are smiling for a great reason – all the hampers they’ve prepared for less fortunate families this Christmas. This year, the need is greater than ever, but so is the generosity of the community.

A pair of losses on the weekend holds the Walkerton Capitals second from the bottom spot of the Pollock Division of the PJHL.

The Dec. 1 meeting of Bruce County council included committee chair and committee appointments.

The Walkerton Legion was taken over by tiny elves and children on their best behaviour on Saturday, as the Optimists hosted Santa and Mrs. Claus for a community breakfast. (Above) A hearty breakfast was a treat for kids and their parents – and the occasional elf.

The Walkerton Knights of Columbus presented a cheque for $3,000 to assist with the stair replacement project at Victoria Jubilee Hall. Participating in the cheque presentation are Jim Bohnert and Wayne Schnurr.

This year’s July 16 garage tour, a fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice Inc. and the Rotary Clubs of Walkerton, Mildmay and Hanover, raised a total of $17,800. The three Rotary Clubs each donated their share back to Saugeen Hospice. Here, representatives from the garage owners, Rotarians and Saugeen Hospi

The Rotary Club of Walkerton presented a cheque for $6,000 for Victoria Jubilee Hall’s new entrance stairs. The concrete stairs that were replaced, along with the columns and upper porch were thought to have been installed in the late 1920s and early 1930s, in place of the original 1897 wooden stair

The community’s vulnerable population continues to be a key issue for Mayor Chris Peabody, especially in light of last week’s fire at the John Street apartments in Walkerton.

Mrs. Claus and Santa hear what Teagan, Keaton and Birkson Whyttock want to find under their tree this Christmas. They were among the many people who attended the Breakfast with Santa event at the Cargill Community Centre on Sunday, Dec. 4

A delegation consisting of Shannon Wood and Gary Napper, of the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Committee, updated council on this year’s swamp tours.

One of the most spectacular and delightful displays of Christmas lights in midwestern Ontario was Formosa Country Christmas, Dec. 1-4. While the event itself is over, many of the lights and displays will remain for the holidays – it’s well worth a visit.

Bruce County council held its inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 term on Thursday, Dec. 1.

The Sing! Show Chorus pulled out all the stops to put on a Christmas performance worthy of the season and the beautiful Victoria Jubilee Hall from Nov. 24-27.

Mayor Chris Peabody has a busy week ahead, starting with a full agenda at the meeting of municipal council, and continuing Thursday with the inaugural meeting of Bruce County council.