The Rotary Club of Walkerton held the tenth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on May 12. Rotarian Dawn Clark (right) made the draw under the watchful eyes of fellow Rotarians Flo Gutscher, Shirely Bonneveld and Albert Bonneveld. Winners in this round are Kevin McTeer ($1,000), Derek Detzler ($500), D
Supporting the agri-food sector means economic growth, prosperity for Ontario
Throughout the last two years, farmers and farm businesses have worked hard to adapt to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. That included ensuring Ontarians continued to have access to locally-grown food and keeping farm workers and rural communities healthy and safe.
Fifty Archives Treasures: 1901 – ‘Our Departed Queen Victoria’
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection of historical documents that are carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from Perth County and around the world.
Still time to register a team in Golf Fore Kids’ Sake fundraising tournament
Golf Fore Kids’ Sake, presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kincardine and District, is scheduled for June 3 and 4 at Ainsdale Golf Course.
Alzheimer Society welcomes support for Walk for Alzheimer’s
With spring now underway, the Alzheimer Society of Huron Perth is once again urging the community to support the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, set to take place on May 28.
Local SHSM students discuss food waste, potential solutions
On April 28, 30 of the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students from LDSS met at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex to learn about food waste and discuss how North Perth might minimize the amount of waste going into area landfills.
Van Allen Insurance staff inspired by Bell Let’s Talk
To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…
County warns motorists not to cross the line – until it dries
BRUCE COUNTY – The Bruce County line painting contractor will begin line painting operations on county roads for the 2022 season on Tuesday, May 10.
Region’s unemployment rate drops to 3.3 per cent
WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region decreased by 1.2 percentage points to 3.3 per cent, remaining the second lowest in Ontario.
Hawks announce new president, executive
WALKERTON – The Walkerton Hawks will start a new chapter in the organization with a new executive team for the 2022-23 season.
Formosa CWL members enjoy a day of fellowship and fun
FORMOSA – April 24 saw Formosa Immaculate Conception Catholic Women’s League (CWL) members attending mass celebrated by Father Paul Edmonston followed by their annual communion breakfast.
Fire department offers fireworks safety tips
WALKERTON – To minimize the risk of fire and burn injury, the Walkerton Fire Department does not recommend family fireworks or informal neighbourhood displays.
