The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (BCM&CC) says it is proud to accept the esteemed 2022-23 Dorothy Duncan Public History Award for its expansive newspaper digitization project, as announced on Dec. 12 by the Ontario Historical Society (OHS).
Downing officially appointed acting GM of SVCA
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has formally announced that Erik Downing is its acting general manager/secretary-treasurer.
Walkerton Optimists distribute proceeds from Catch the Ace Draw to local schools
The Walkerton & District Optimist Club recently presented $2,000 to Immaculate Conception School in Formosa, and Walkerton District Community School (K-8 and secondary). The Optimist Club is a partner in the local Catch the Ace Draw, in conjunction with the Walkerton Legion Branch 102. Their share o
Works of Janet Saunders featured on Walkerton Art Wall
The works of Janet Saunders are featured on the Walkerton Art Wall, located at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch, until Jan. 26.
Cast chosen for County Towne Players’ spring production
The County Towne Players have chosen a cast for their 2024 spring production of Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster.
Walkerton Legion donates $2,000 to food bank
Royal Canadian Legion Walkerton Branch 102 donated $2,000 to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured: Phil Englishman, first vice-president of Branch 102, presents the cheque to food bank manager Dianne Waram.
Cargill DCF donates CuddleCot to Walkerton hospital
Michelle Wilhelm and Liz Fry, right, of the Cargill District Community Foundation, donated a CuddleCot blanket to the Dr. RJ Creighton Family Birthing Centre at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Walkerton last week. Accepting the donation, from the left, are RNs Karlee Sweiger and Landa Lippert,
NWMO donates lendable tech to Bruce County Public Library
On Monday, the Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) announced the addition of 35 Launchpads to its catalogue, which were generously donated by Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
Upper Maitland Mustangs U15 squad win Pink on the Rink tournament
The U15 Upper Maitland Mustangs emerged as division champions from the annual Pink on the Rink regional girls’ hockey tournament in Exeter on Dec. 1-2, defeating the Kanata Rangers in the championship final on Saturday night. The team’s player roster consists of: Kailyn Armstrong, Peyton Bartman, Je
Central Perth U15 Girls’ win Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament
The Central Perth U15 Predators girls’ team brought home the championship banner from the Meagan Byers Memorial Tournament in Mount Forest this past weekend. The team went undefeated all weekend and upset the hometown Mount Forest team to win the final, 2-0. Pictured, back row from left: Abby Schult
North Perth well represented at PCFA Gala awards
Award presentations were an integral part of the Perth County Federation of Agriculture (PCFA) annual gala held at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford last month.
May you truly experience peace
Most people know something of the Christmas story, and the followers of Jesus most likely know it very well. We might have an expectation of Christmas that brings joy and hope to us; or the opposite and Christmas may cause us to have anxiety and pain. Either way, I want to share something that can g
Keep trying
My oldest son was cutting some paper when the scissors slipped and split the fabric on our couch wide open. This wasn’t the first time, and I hate to say it, but it probably won’t be the last either. Accidents happen, and honestly with three boys, they tend to happen a little more frequently than I
Historical cold weather tips to car owners
With the cold and snowy weather upon us, here are some suggestions for car owners on how to secure maximum efficiency from their vehicles in the winter months. Although please keep in mind that the advice in this article comes to us from over a century ago as it appeared in the Nov. 30, 1922 issue o
