The Allison Lupton Band takes to the stage at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Ice opens at Formosa Outdoor Rec Centre
After a relatively warm January, the temperature dropped and the Formosa Recreation Ice Team could finally make ice in the newly-built covered outdoor pad in Formosa. A few skaters tested the ice on Feb. 2 and 3, with more weathering the wind on Feb. 4. This picture of the outdoor pad was taken on S
Rotary Club makes fourth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently conducted its fourth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round are Terry and Jim Bogden ($1,000), the Walkerton Fire Department ($500), Michael Gill ($300), John and Lori McCuaig ($250), Bob and Lois Metcalfe ($200) and Jerry VanDyke ($150). The draw was made b
Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL team wins Sweetheart Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL squad had a successful weekend at the 43rd annual Sweetheart Tournament in Orangeville, skating away with the gold medal. The team opened the tournament on Jan. 27 with a 7-0 win over North York and a 3-2 win over Owen Sound. In the semifinal on Jan. 28, the Caps doub
Bruce County Museum hosts special presentation for Black History Month
To mark the beginning of Black History Month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host a special presentation about the work that led to the recognition of more than 1,200 people buried in unmarked graves in Owen Sound’s Potter’s Field, with guest speakers Dorothy Abbott of the Grey Cou
What’s happening in Formosa
It is pretty quiet in Formosa.
News from the Walkerton Library
Take your chances on a literary ‘blind date’ during the month of February.
Wiarton women on strike, demand pay in cash
In Bruce County’s pioneer days women were restricted to traditional jobs, like homemaking and teaching (but only if unmarried).
Walkerton Kinsmen make donation to Saugeen Hospice
The Walkerton Kinsmen were pleased to present two cheques to Saugeen Hospice at their regular Kin meeting on Jan. 23. The $2,200 contribution included $2,000 from the profits of the Kinsmen Casino Night and Raffle Draw held in the spring of 2022, and $200 donated in memory of Kinsmen who passed away
Legion supports Walkerton hospital
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a $10,000 donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command Charitable Foundation. Walkerton Legion Branch 102 President Rose Austin, far right, presented the donation to Hayley Wilhelm, WHDF coordinator, and WDHF director
Central Perth Predators have success at B.A.D. Blazers tourney
The Central Perth Predators girls’ teams had a successful weekend at the B.A.D. Blazers annual hockey tournament, with the U13s winning gold and the U15s losing a nail biter in the semifinals to the Chatham-Kent Crush, 1-0. The U13s pulled out a 2-1 shootout win versus the Lambeth Lancers to claim g
Need a light?
It’s been dark lately, hasn’t it? In the last month or so we’ve had short days, and those short days have been gloomy. We’ve only had a couple days of full sun in this area in the past month.
‘Everyone needs a hobby’
With winter upon us it is important to ensure that we are engaging our minds and keeping busy. Hobbies make us more interesting and provide a healthy outlet for various energies. Finding time in your day to do something you enjoy doing can reduce negative stress while promoting creativity.
Next stages of new Eastdale, Milverton childcare additions announced
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced earlier this month that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) was provided a scope change and approval to tender the childcare additions at Listowel Eastdale Public School and Milverton Public School.
