“In the old days,” says grandma, pointing above her head, “the snow was up to here …” Perhaps she was recalling the fabled winter of ’47, when the snow never ended.
Hanover, Walkerton Tim Hortons donate to student nutrition program
Bev Gateman, Ontario Student Nutrition Program Grey Bruce, accepts a donation of $14,541 from the Walkerton Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign. From the left are Gateman, Shelley Eckenswiller, Ashley Hoogenboom, David Hoogenboom, Tricia Folz and Christie Huntley.
LDSS cross-country team has successful season
2023 saw the return to a full cross-country season and the Listowel District Secondary School team was more than ready.
Productive Ladies Day Out for H-P District, Nov. 3
The Huron Perth District held its ROSE program at the Listowel Agricultural Hall on Nov. 3 with 90 ladies in attendance.
Fifty Archives Treasures: Perth Regiment and the Album of Sneek
After 50 years of operation, Stratford-Perth Archives houses an ever-growing collection that is carefully preserved and made accessible for researchers from around the world.
Walkerton Capitals U13 Rep C team wins Mitchell tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U13 Rep C team had a successful weekend at the 66th annual Mitchell Peewee Tournament. The Capitals allowed eight goals in five games on their way to a 4-1 record, including a 1-0 win in the championship game against West Grey. Team members include: Benjamin Bester, Connor Dun
Race Team #37 makes donation to Grey Bruce Falcons
Del and Ang Freiburger – Race Team #37 – presented Kyle Fortune of the Grey Bruce Falcons Special Needs Hockey Team with a donation on Nov. 13.
Give the gift of hope and inclusion
Give the gift of hope and inclusion for children and families in need this holiday season. Bruce County’s human services department seeks the community’s support with donations to the annual Dorrell Young Christmas Program.
ATV trails on county lands closed for season
As of Monday, Nov. 14, the Huron Shores and South Bruce Peninsula ATV clubs have closed all trails to all-terrain vehicle use for the 2022 season.
Formosa Lions hold monthly lottery draw
For 45 years, the Formosa Lions have held a monthly lottery draw. Nov. 9 saw the November draw and the year-end draw being made by Lion Hank Soers and Lion Sandra Douglas.
New Truth and Reconciliation Brockton group meets
A group of five community members met on Oct. 20 at Walker’s Landing to debrief about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event held in Walkerton on Sept. 30.
Get a head start on the holidays with Hometown Christmas Market
Welcome to the third annual Walkerton Hometown Christmas Market!
Walk-It event exceeds $37,000 in funds raised
Donations for the South Grey Bruce and Area’s Walk-It, held in September, closed the end of October. Organizers announced last week that $37,147 was raised for Parkinson’s Southwestern Ontario, surpassing their goal for this year. The group would like to thank all of the businesses that sponsored th
Chesley hospital ER to resume weekday service Dec. 5
Beginning Monday, Dec. 5, the Chesley hospital emergency department will resume service five days per week, Monday to Friday, during the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
