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
Rotarian recognized for contributions
Rotarian Gerry Gerlofsma was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow +6 pin (PHF+6) for his continuing contributions to the Rotary Foundation. His last contribution was given on Giving Tuesday, which was tripled by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Paul Harris Fellow pin has a single red ruby i
Studio 226 Salon makes donation to Walkerton hospital
Studio 226 Salon recently presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $575 donation in support of the Walkerton and District Hospital’s Dr. RJ Creighton Family Birthing Centre. Pictured: Studio 226 Salon owner Heather Huber (second from left) presents the donation to Walkerton an
Bruce County Museum plans special presentation for Black History Month
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is gearing up for a Black History Month presentation on Feb. 4, 2-4 p.m.
Wingham Lions welcome new member
At a recent meeting of the Lions Club of Wingham, Branden Bridges (left) was inducted as a member of the Club by 1st Vice District Governor Lion William Yelland (right), from Mount Forest. Lion Joe Collison (centre) sponsored Lion Branden for membership. The Wingham Lions welcome Lion Branden to the
