Percon Developments Inc. has officially broken ground at the site of its new industrial subdivision in Perth East.
‘Premium Bar Sponsor’ for Walkerton hospital gala announced
CS Law of Walkerton is this year’s “Premium Bar Sponsor” for the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre. Accepting the donation from Carman Stafford (right) of CS Law are Maureen Shuler, WDHF gala committee member, and WDHF Exec
Free tax clinics coming to Bruce County library
Bruce County Public Library is hosting free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
Exciting craft and vendor show held in Formosa
On Saturday, April 1, the first craft and vendor show was held at the Formosa Community Centre, hosted by One Blonde Vendor, Shy Tammy Wiens.
Amanda Rheaume to perform at Victoria Jubilee Hall on April 22
Amanda Rheaume will be performing at Victoria Jubilee Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
1903: Historic April Fool’s Day banter
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.
