April 24-30, 2023 marks Tourism Week in Canada and Perth County is ready to celebrate!
North Perth council honours Listowel Cyclones U13 LL 1 squad
North Perth council honoured the Listowel U13 LL 1 Cyclones for their International Silver Stick championship earlier in the 2022-23 minor hockey season, presenting the squad with municipal medallions during its regular meeting on April 24.
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Art of the wedding invitation
With spring around the corner, wedding season will soon be upon us. Brides and grooms will be getting ready for their big day. Dresses, suits or tuxes, flowers, and a venue will have all been chosen.
Adults need to consider the future of the next generation
Our world is changing drastically and quickly. All of our lives are being impacted. After years of warnings from scientists, no one has changed, no country has changed. If you are reading this, you are likely an adult, and you are the one that needs to change to help my generation.
Vince Judge named Citizen of the Year
The council of the Municipality of North Perth marked the return of Volunteer Appreciation Night on Tuesday, April 18 for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood saw a great turnout from the community.
WDCS students compete at Grade 5/6 girls tournament
The Walkerton District Community School Grade 5/6 girls’ basketball team had a great day at the Bluewater Tournament in Chesley. The girls played well as a team and were all quick learners. They improved throughout the day and were competitive in every game. They lost their second game by two points
Optimists host youth volleyball tournament
This past weekend, April 22 and 23, the Walkerton and District Optimist Club sponsored a youth grade 6-8 volleyball tournament. It ran both Saturday and Sunday and was organized by Mary Steffen, a teacher from ICS Formosa. It was a huge success and it seemed the youth enjoyed some extra time to play
Bruce County offering grants for non-profit organizations
Bruce County recognizes the role philanthropy plays in strengthening the community and that the benefits of such acts ultimately improve the quality of life for all residents. To support this recognition, the county has a community grant program that provides a mechanism for groups or organizations
Chesley and District Horticultural Society hosts District 8 AGM
On an unseasonably warm Saturday, April 15, Klages Mill in Chesley was the site for Ontario Horticultural Association’s District 8 annual general meeting.
Grey Bruce Singers donate to Midwestern Rotary Music Festival
Grey Bruce Singers donate to the Midwestern Rotary Music Festival taking place over the next couple of weeks. Margot Hundt and Yvonne Kieffer, both part of the music festival and also Grey Bruce Singers members, receive the cheque from Rotarian Tom Traversy and Christine Bowman, both co-presidents o
Honouring veterans buried in Walkerton
Near the farm fence on the east side of Walkerton Cemetery, their names etched on stones next to one another, lie the memories of two men killed in action during the First World War.
Rotary Club holds ninth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club conducted the ninth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on April 20. Winners in this draw include: Fran Ellis ($1,000), Glen Sternall ($500), Marilyn Grubb ($300), Elaine Schaab and Dwayne Kaster ($250) Kitty Chisholm ($200) and Hans Widmer ($150). The draw was made by Rotarian Margaret
Formosa Lions hold elections, induct new members at April meeting
Formosa Lion President Jim Batte welcomed everyone to the April 2023 meeting. Following a delicious meal prepared by Kathy and Joe Benninger and their team, Secretary Hank Soers and Treasurer Jennifer Batte tended to their duties.
