Submitted January 24, 2024Cartoons
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Rotary Club holds third drawing of Walkerton Lottery
On Jan. 18, the Rotary Club conducted the third drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round include Jacques Gosselin/Lannie Reid ($1,000), Ruth Hobley ($500), Dan Weber ($300), Alice Jackson ($250), George Holm ($200) and Mary Jane Sayles ($150). The draw was made by Rick Clayfield (seco
Walkerton Legion makes donation to curling club
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 Walkerton recently presented a cheque to the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the curling club was Randy Purves. From the left are Jon Critchfield, Ron Lamont, Phil Englishman, Purves, Rich Henry, Rick Clayfield, and Wally Halliday.
U13C Predators have strong showing at Huntsville Girls Tournament
The U13 Central Perth Predators C girls participated in the Huntsville Girls Annual Hockey Tournament on Jan. 12-14. The team went 2-1 in round robin pool play, beating the Lindsay Lynx and Stittsville Rockets. Central Perth lost to the Orillia Hawks in its final round robin matchup, but advanced to
Pet peeves
Do you have any pet peeves? You know, those things that people do that get under your skin and annoy you. I believe I hear or experience pet peeves every day.
Shame and stigma
Friends, In his book entitled In Arabian Nights, author Tahir Shah wrote, “Stories are a communal currency of humanity.” In the sharing of stories we learn. Validate. Heal. Grow. And come together.
A brief history of Perth East’s Carthage
There are many rural villages throughout Perth County with rich histories. One of these villages is Carthage, which is located in the north part of Mornington Ward in Perth East.
Wingham Foodland donates tree sale proceeds to hospital
The festive spirit was alive and well at Wingham Foodland this holiday season. Bruce Armstrong and Betty Marshall, owners of Wingham Foodland, donated $3 from the sale of all Christmas trees to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation (WDHF). The promotion received such a positive response that Fo
Ontario Court of Justice sides with Saugeen Conservation in West Grey case
The Ontario Court of Justice in December 2023 ruled against a landowner in West Grey.
Public Health: Increase in Influenza A cases in Grey-Bruce means get your flu shot
Elevated Influenza A activity has prompted Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) to underscore the importance of receiving the flu vaccine.
Grey Bruce Singers announce new music director, accompanist
The Grey Bruce Singers have announced the appointment of a new music director and accompanist.
Building Bridges showcased on Walkerton Art Wall
The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is very pleased to showcase Building Bridges, a special multimedia project which includes 18 beautiful art pieces along with compelling interviews with Bruce-Grey seniors.
‘Cookies for War-Time’
In January 1918, Canada was still at war. Those with loved ones overseas would frequently send handwritten correspondence or small care packages. Sons, fathers, brothers, uncles, and cousins would appreciate any small offering that made its way though the mail. Things like wool mittens and socks, ci
