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OPP search warrants seize over $95,000 worth of drugs, stolen property

Submitted April 1, 2022News

Officers searched a dwelling house located on Charles Street in Wingham, as well as, a farm property located on London Road near Blyth.

OPP investigating two suspicious deaths near Brussels

Submitted April 1, 2022Police

Police say a suspect has been taken into custody

Central Perth U15 Local League team wins WOAA championship

Submitted March 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports

The Central Perth U15 LL squad captured the WOAA White Division championship on March 25, doubling up the Kincardine Kinucks 4-2 in the decisive game.

Call me crazy – I still believe!

Melanie Koch Nichol March 30, 2022Columns

I know we live in a society that looks at the Bible as just a bunch of old, irrelevant and sometimes even made-up stories. 

Fifty Archives Treasures: The historical bounty of tax records

Ellen Thomas March 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

This is the 11th of the continuing series of articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stratford-Perth Archives and its treasures. This week’s treasure is believed to be the oldest municipal government record in the Archives’ collections.

Kinsmen announce winner of $25K Paddyfest 2022 Pot O’ Gold Lottery

Submitted March 30, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Paddyfest 2022 Pot O’ Gold Lottery grand prize winners Jim and Mary Murr were recently presented with their $25,000 in winnings. Also pictured is their daughter, Jenn O’Grady, who sold them the winning ticket, and Paddyfest lottery co-chair, Matt Hutchison.

Walkerton Capitals U9 boys rep team wins Plattsville tournament

Submitted March 30, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals U9 rep team won the gold medal at the 51st annual Plattsville Little Brave Tournament during March Break. Team members include Carter Wilkins, Darcy McIntosh, Jase Richardson, Reid Fell, Chase Yahbee, Cohen Dupuis, Asher Kuntz, Blake Thompson, Boyd Murray, Jack Wilhelm, Greyso

Walkerton Capitals U18 boys rep team wins WOAA championship

Submitted March 30, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals U18 rep team defeated the South Bruce Blades in four games to win the WOAA Gregg Division Championship on March 24. The team will now be participating in the OMHA Championships April 8-10 in Barrie. Walkerton Minor Hockey has three teams competing in the OMHA Championships thi

Walkerton Capitals U15 boys rep team win WOAA championship

Submitted March 30, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals U15 Boys rep team captured the Tier 2 Gregg Division WOAA Championship on Saturday night with a 5-2 win over South Bruce. They won a thrilling best-of-five series with three wins, one loss and an overtime tie. Team members are, back row (from left): Steve Romphf, Steve Folmer,

Walkerton Capitals U11 Local League #2 win WOAA championship

Submitted March 30, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals U11 LL #2 squad captured the WOAA Central South Silver Championship on March 25, defeating the Seaforth Stars 2-0 in a best-of-three series. Walkerton won Game 1 on March 21 by a score of 4-3, and followed up with an 8-1 in Game 2 on home ice on March 25. Team members include

Walkerton Capitals U9 Girls win WOAA championship

Submitted March 30, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals U9 Girls team powered their way through the WOAA playoffs, claiming the White Division Championship with a 10-1 victory over the Mount Forest Rams in the final on March 27. In three games at the year-end tournament, the team allowed only two goals while scoring 31. Team member

Split happens in bowling

Submitted March 30, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Hanover Community Players (HCP) invite you to attend one of its six upcoming performances of Splitsville at the St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hanover.

Rotary Club makes seventh drawing of Walkerton lottery

Submitted March 30, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently held its seventh drawing of the Walkerton lottery. Rotarians Nina McTeer, Flo Gutscher, Rose Austin and Tom Traversy conducted the draws. Winners include Kim Taylor ($1,000), Mary Jane Sayles ($500), Jackie Hofmann ($300), Emily Meyer ($250), Larry and Ruth Barr

Cartoon: March 31, 2022 – Walkerton Herald-Times

Submitted March 30, 2022Cartoons

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‘Life is good’: Remembering Dr. Robert James (RJ) Creighton

Submitted March 30, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dr. RJ Creighton passed away peacefully as the afternoon sun came out on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was 88.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

Columnists

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

By Submitted

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

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