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Saugeen Sparks Training Centre receives $50,000 RED grant

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Sparks Training Centre recently announced the receipt of $50,000 in funding through the RURAL Economic Development (RED) grant program.

Local artists created train display for Formosa Country Christmas

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

When you first entered the Formosa Lions Park at this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, you were greeted by a train painting coming out of the station. This magnificent piece of art was created by Wayne and Margaret Yeoman.

South Bruce OPP responds to incident north of Chepstow

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Jan. 11, just after 2 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road, north of Chepstow.

Legion donates to new Paisley branch of county library

Submitted January 16, 2025Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County Public Library officials expressed gratitude for a $2,000 donation from Paisley Branch 295, Royal Canadian Legion.

The history of Wallace Fun Days

Submitted January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

NORTH PERTH - After attending a local weekend tournament with their 1984 Wallace Sabres Tyke hockey team, coaches Fred Norman and Jim Stewart put their heads together and discussed the possibility of Wallace Minor Hockey hosting their own Tyke tournament.

Bruce Power, partners provide $320,000 to holiday initiatives

Submitted January 16, 2025News, Wingham Advance Times

Bruce Power and its Supplier Partners have teamed up to donate $320,000 to numerous holiday initiatives across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties that will make the season brighter for local families. 

Listowel’s 150th anniversary festivities set for Aug. 1 – 3

Submitted January 16, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

NORTH PERTH - The community of Listowel is gearing up for milestone celebrations to mark its 150th anniversary.

The coming total eclipse of the sun

Cindy J. Sinko, Stratford-Perth Archives January 16, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 was witnessed by millions, with modern technology allowing people from all over the world to view it through live streams, social media, and enhanced images from space-based telescopes.

‘Alzheimer’s is what I have, but not who I am. I’m just Ruthie.’ A personal story during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Hello, My Name is Ruthie. It’s an honor to be asked to share my journey with you. Please keep an…

Brockton Child Care manager retires after 38 Years

Submitted January 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – The Municipality of Brockton announces that Sharon Bross, child  care manager at the Brockton Child Care Centre, will retire effective January 13, 2025. A press release about the retirement reads:

A recipe to start fresh in the new year

Cindy J. Sinko January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

Stratford-Perth Archives staff are avid home cooks and fond of including vintage recipes in our…

Gowanstown theft suspects at large; property crime investigation yields stolen snowmobile, trailers

Submitted January 9, 2025Listowel Banner, News, Police

Perth County OPP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three people involved in a theft from a motor vehicle.

God can work with the broken bits

Nancy Frey January 9, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion

Paul writes in his letter to the churches in Rome: We are confident that God is able to orchestrate…

Cargill kids enjoy cookies with Santa

Cyndy Abell January 9, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

CARGILL - On Sunday, Dec. 22, Santa arrived in Cargill Park to visit with the boys and girls and to get the Christmas lights turned on in the park.

SVCA issues Flood Watch for region until January 20

Submitted January 9, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WEST GREY - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for the main Saugeen River and tributaries in West Grey, effective from Jan. 5 to Jan. 20.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

See all Listowel area articles.

Updates from South Bruce council clerk

TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved a $38,000 tile drain loan and appointed members to a joint compliance audit committee following decisions made at its July 14, 2026 meeting.

Council approves September ice despite arena equipment concerns

TEESWATER – Consultants say September ice is not to blame for recent refrigeration failures at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre, despite concerns from council about increased equipment breakdowns after the extended season began.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Donations continue to come in to help the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite+ campaign.

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

See all Walkerton area articles.

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

OPP: Drug increase, violent crime decrease

Huron County OPP Detachment board met for their monthly meeting July 20, hearing the statistics of crime in top categories in May and June of this year. 

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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Community improvement in Bruce County gets a boost from the province

By Pauline Kerr

BRUCE COUNTY – On July 21, MPP Lisa Thompson visited five locations in three Bruce County communities to present cheques to support local organizations, improve quality of life and help municipalities build stronger, more resilient communities.

Everly’s Trading Post – a free neighbourhood treasure swap for kids

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Hillier family recently opened Everly’s Trading Post at 151 Main Street. A free neighbourhood trading post where children can stop by, take a small treasure, and leave one in return. 

Huron County recognizes nearly 50 employees with long-service awards

By Denny Scott

Awards were presented as part of the June 22 council meeting and spanned the 10-year minimum to 35 years.

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