Three long-time members of Walkerton FC are leaving the club – Jeff Roberts – past president for many years, and coach; Steve Cobean – referee co-ordinator, Lakeshore Soccer League president and scheduler, coach, referee (he did the majority of this summer’s games); and Bettyanne Cobean – treasurer.
Province mandating long-term care staff be fully vaccinated by Nov. 15
The province has changed course on mandating vaccinations for seniors’ care workers in long-term care settings.
Local real estate brokerage to rebrand
A local Coldwell Banker brokerage has joined forces and will operate under one banner moving forward.
WCWC pilots test projects to address drinking water concerns in First Nations communities
Since 2017, the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has completed 13 pilot test projects to help First Nations communities improve the quality of their drinking water, and in some cases, help lift the long-term drinking water advisories that have been in place for many years.
Celebrate Canadian Library Month
October is Canadian Library Month and Bruce County Public Library encourages everyone to take time to celebrate and appreciate the valuable role libraries play in society.
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation aims to raise $30K in upcoming radiothon
The past 18 months have served to remind us just how important it is to have access to quality health care.
Rotary Club of Walkerton presents grant to Victoria Jubilee Hall project
Last year, tarps went up as work was undertaken on Victoria Jubilee Hall’s main (east) entrance, thanks to a grant from the local Rotary Club.
New Millennium Quilters Guild speaker presents on artistic side of quilting
From a self-taught quilter at age 22, to an international award-winning quilter today, Marilyn Farquhar’s presentation entitled Quilts to Challenge and Techniques I’ve Learned was truly stunning.
The veterans’ banners are in
It was a beautiful sight in the Legion Hall last Sunday – 48 veteran banners on display. Many relatives took the opportunity to have a picture taken with their banner. There were so many banners that there were no more tables left and we had to use the stage. Some very familiar names were present –
Change your mind
If you look at your life today and then reflect back to 10 years ago, three years ago, even one year ago, one common thread will be that not much is the same. Everyone is older. Not everyone who was once here is still here. There are new jobs, new homes, new loved ones, new wrinkles and maybe even a
WCWC staff take part in shoreline cleanup
Last week, Walkerton Clean Water Centre staff participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Staff picked up litter along the Saugeen River, from South Street to Lobies Park, to help keep the community beautiful.
Expanded GO train service to benefit Perth County
Ontario is expanding GO train service to southwestern Ontario with weekday trips between London and Toronto. The service will include stops along the way in Stratford and St. Marys – a big win for local travellers, says Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece.
Conners visits LGC
Following the completion of another successful PGA Tour season, Corey Conners dropped by the Listowel Golf Club earlier in September for a round and some fellowship amongst his biggest fan base. Included was Listowel’s Grayson Carter, the 2021 junior champion at LGC, a title that Conners also held y
Comfort with Christ in the boat
As those who live near the Great Lakes, we know how quickly storms can arise, turning the once brilliant sky into a dark, stormy horizon. The Sea of Galilee is the same way, and it made even the most experienced of fisherman fearful for their lives.
