The Walkerton Capitals U15 OWHL BB team travelled to Orillia last weekend for the Orillia Hawks Girls Tournament. The squad were undefeated in the tournament, registering a 6-0 record while allowing only three goals. The weekend was capped with a 2-1 win over Etobicoke in the final. Team members inc
Walkerton Capitals U18 OWHL squad wins Orillia tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U18 OWHL team captured the championship at the Orillia Hawks Girls Tournament over the weekend, capping an undefeated weekend with a 1-0 win over the Ennismore Eagles on Sunday. The Capitals allowed only one goal in six games during the tournament. Pictured, back row (from lef
Walkerton U11 LL #1 Capitals win Arthur tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U11 LL #1 squad travelled to Arthur on Sunday for the U11 LL Tournament, and came home with the championship trophy following a 1-0 win over West Lorne in the final. Walkerton also defeated Mount Forest 3-1 and Arthur 3-0 en route to the gold medal. “The boys worked their butt
Formosa Country Christmas contributed $15K to rec complex
The Formosa Country Christmas committee is continuing to make community donations. Pictured, from left: FCC committee members Marianne Batte, Shirley Kuntz and chair Carl Zettel present Formosa Lions President Jim Batte with a cheque for $15,000 to go towards updating the Formosa Recreation Complex.
Walkerton U11 Rep D Capitals win International Silver Stick
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep D are International Silver Stick Champions following a 1-0 overtime win over Saugeen Shores on Sunday in Pelham. The Walkerton squad allowed only three goals in five games on their way to the championship. Team members include, back row (from left): Assistant Coach Mar
Listowel Panthers hold invitational volleyball tournament
The Listowel Panthers girls’ volleyball organization held its 2022 invitational tournament on Dec. 3-4, with the club earning two third-place finishes and a fourth-place finish during the event. The Panthers raised $1,500 for local elementary school nutrition programs, with St. Mary’s Catholic, East
Recruitment open for Perth County paramedics
Starting Jan. 9, 2023, Perth County’s Paramedic Services Department will be accepting applications for new members to join its team.
History of Stratford’s 1930 Ontario Tankard curling champions
After this photograph was donated to Stratford-Perth Archives in 1982, the dapper gentlemen in it were identified by long-time local sports reporter Harold “Winger” Thomas as champion curlers from Stratford who won the Ontario Tankard in 1930. They are, front row from left: W.M. Binkley, H.A. Bruce,
St. Mary’s Catholic School to offer French immersion program in September 2023
The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is excited to share the developments of a third elementary school to offer a French Immersion (FI) program within the district.
Bruce County’s long-term care homes complete fire drills
Bruce County’s long-term care homes successfully completed annual fire drills to ensure preparedness and safety for residents, staff, and visitors.
The Slocan Ramblers to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Slocan Ramblers are coming to Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Local dancers have strong showing at Eastern Canadian Oireachtas
Local dancers Madalynn and Avery McGregor recently participated in the Eastern Canadian Oireachtas 2022 in Toronto, both finding success and qualifying for major events this year. Both dancers qualified for the North American Championships, which will be held in Nashville in July. Avery also qualifi
Rotary Music Festival returning to Walkerton
After a long pandemic break, the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival in Walkerton is back.
Rotary Club conducts second draw of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club of Walkerton conducted the second draw of the Walkerton Rotary Lottery on Jan. 5. Winners in the second draw include Michael Gill ($1,000), Andrew Windsor ($500), Bob Baird ($300), Rick and Diane Hodgins ($250), Jacques Gosslin and Lannie Reid ($200) and Evelyn Herman ($150). The dra
