Randy Willick from Walkerton was one of six recipients across the province to receive the Curling Community Hero Award from CurlON, the governing body of curling in Ontario. Willick oversees the very successful School Curling Program that involves two local high schools and six area elementary schoo
Walkerton Capitals U18 Rep team wins Lakers Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U18 Rep C squad won the Shallow Lake Lakers U18 Rep tournament on Saturday, Dec. 16 in dramatic fashion, needing a shoot-out to win the championship game 3-2 over Blyth-Brussels. Walkerton went undefeated over the course of the weekend, winning all four games. Pictured, back r
Isotope coalition looks at future opportunities
The Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) met in Saugeen Shores on Dec. 11, its co-chairs – the City of Owen Sound, the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Coalition (CNIC) and the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) – welcoming several municipal partners to a workshop.
Local entrepreneurs awarded funding to bring tourism ideas to life
Bruce County is celebrating the success of its fifth annual Bruce County Spark Program. Held on Nov. 21, this innovative event showcased three finalists who delivered winning pitches. Each finalist is now set to receive a $3,000 grant along with a valuable three-month mentorship opportunity with a s
Bruce County Museum receives award for newspaper digitization project
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) says it is proud to accept the esteemed 2022-23 Dorothy Duncan Public History Award for its expansive newspaper digitization project, as announced on Dec. 12 by the Ontario Historical Society (OHS).
Downing officially appointed acting GM of SVCA
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has formally announced that Erik Downing is its acting general manager/secretary-treasurer.
Walkerton Optimists distribute proceeds from Catch the Ace Draw to local schools
The Walkerton & District Optimist Club recently presented $2,000 to Immaculate Conception School in Formosa, and Walkerton District Community School (K-8 and secondary). The Optimist Club is a partner in the local Catch the Ace Draw, in conjunction with the Walkerton Legion Branch 102. Their share o
Works of Janet Saunders featured on Walkerton Art Wall
The works of Janet Saunders are featured on the Walkerton Art Wall, located at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch, until Jan. 26.
Cast chosen for County Towne Players’ spring production
The County Towne Players have chosen a cast for their 2024 spring production of Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster.
Walkerton Legion donates $2,000 to food bank
Royal Canadian Legion Walkerton Branch 102 donated $2,000 to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured: Phil Englishman, first vice-president of Branch 102, presents the cheque to food bank manager Dianne Waram.
Cargill DCF donates CuddleCot to Walkerton hospital
Michelle Wilhelm and Liz Fry, right, of the Cargill District Community Foundation, donated a CuddleCot blanket to the Dr. RJ Creighton Family Birthing Centre at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Walkerton last week. Accepting the donation, from the left, are RNs Karlee Sweiger and Landa Lippert,
NWMO donates lendable tech to Bruce County Public Library
On Monday, the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) announced the addition of 35 Launchpads to its catalogue, which were generously donated by Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
Upper Maitland Mustangs U15 squad win Pink on the Rink tournament
The U15 Upper Maitland Mustangs emerged as division champions from the annual Pink on the Rink regional girls’ hockey tournament in Exeter on Dec. 1-2, defeating the Kanata Rangers in the championship final on Saturday night. The team’s player roster consists of: Kailyn Armstrong, Peyton Bartman, Je
Central Perth U15 Girls’ win Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament
The Central Perth U15 Predators girls’ team brought home the championship banner from the Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament in Mount Forest this past weekend. The team went undefeated all weekend and upset the hometown Mount Forest team to win the final, 2-0. Pictured, back row from left: Abby Schult
