April Fool’s Day or All Fools’ Day is celebrated each year on April 1. This is a time for harmless practical jokes or hoaxes. Once the joke or hoax has been accomplished, the prankster usually shouts ‘April Fools!’ to the target. Although the origins of April Fools are unknown, there are lots of the
Feeling closer to the community than ever before
As a life-long resident of North Perth, I recognize that I grew up in this community from a place of privilege. I didn’t encounter adverse experiences during childhood, grew up in a healthy and wealthy household, and was provided with the support and coping tools to deal with challenges. Metaphorica
Auxiliary comes through for Listowel Memorial Hospital purchases
What do a fetal heart monitor, a trauma stretcher and a laproscopic grasper have in common? They are all pieces of medical equipment that the Listowel Memorial Hospital Auxiliary was able to purchase for LMH using the $20,100 raised through various fundraisers in 2022. The re-opening of the auxiliar
Market Garden Park construction set to begin next week, finish by July
Construction of the Market Garden Park in downtown Walkerton is set to begin next week, with an anticipated opening date of July 2023.
Walkerton U13 Girls HL win bronze at WOAA year-end tournament
The Walkerton U13 Girls HL squad won bronze at their year-end WOAA tournament on Sunday with a 2-1 win over Wingham-Lucknow. Pictured, front row (from left): Aleena Kelly, Olivia Simpson, Ava Doucet, Emma Wilken, Cheyenne Berfelz. Middle row: Hayden Chantler, Avery Batte, Payten Lorley, Abby Merchan
Conservation Authority launches public survey to improve accessibility
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has announced the launch of a public survey aimed at understanding and improving accessibility across its properties, website, the permit process, watershed report cards and more.
St. Joseph’s Aid Society holds annual meeting
Conrad Van Eyken, acting president of the St. Joseph’s Aid Society, welcomed members to the March 20 annual meeting and opened with a prayer. Because of COVID there has been no annual meeting since 2019, and those minutes were now accepted and carried, and the 2022 financial report was read, accepte
Formosa Country Christmas makes donation to Salvation Army
It was Christmas all over again for the Salvation Army in Hanover. Carl Zettel (second from left), and Shannon Wood (far right) with Formosa Country Christmas (FCC), donated $1,500 to this incredible cause. “We were very pleased that we could share some of our proceeds with such a great organization
It all started with a letter
It all started with a letter dated Oct. 10, 1968.
Cure for Saugeen ice jams: dynamite
When a major ice jam breaks on the greatest river of Bruce County – the Saugeen River – the huge blocks of ice can be devastating, an irresistible force sweeping away all in its path, including docks, bridges and dams.
Be patient for glory
It’s no secret that I’m not the most patient person, especially with myself. I can appreciate anyone who, like me, wrestles with wanting results right now but has to wait – and work – for them instead.
‘Welcome drink’ sponsor announced for Walkerton hospital gala
On March 22, Rick and Maureen Schuler and Heather and Paul Kueneman presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $1,000 for a “welcome drink” sponsorship at the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre.
Local student wins District Legion award
Rich Henry, youth education chair for the Walkerton Legion, presented an award on behalf of the District C Remembrance Poster and Literary Competition to one of our local students. Amelia Ruetz, right, from Mildmay-Carrick Public School, placed second in the Primary Black and White Poster competitio
Women in Carpentry receives continued funding
The township is excited to announce investments of $285,702 and $289,759 to the Women in Carpentry program, supported by Ontario’s Ministry of Immigration, Labour, Training and Skills Development.
