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The ‘spring rush’ is on: gardening tips from 1925

Claire Drake - Stratford-Perth Archives April 3, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

As temperatures rise and the first signs of spring begin to show, many will start to prepare their gardens for the growing season. In 1925, the Listowel Horticultural Society supplied a few gardening tips to readers of the Listowel Banner and the Atwood Bee to help them “get ready for the season tha

Listowel U7 Grey Kings bring home some success from south of the boarder

Submitted April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

BUFFALO - On March 28-30, the Listowel U7 Grey Kings played in the Outdoor River Classic Tournament in Buffalo, New York. The team faced some stiff competition throughout the weekend, but worked hard and found a way to tie and win a game. The Grey Kings were narrowly edged out of the Bronze quarter

U11 Predators come from behind to take WOAA Championship

Submitted April 3, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports

MILVERTON - On March 21, the Central Perth Predators U11 Rep defeated the Goderich Sailors in a thrilling come from behind game 3 win, scoring 3 goals in the last 3:54 seconds of the game to force overtime and then scoring 18 seconds in overtime to win 4-3 for the WOAA Championship.

Long-time Habitat for Humanity volunteer received King Charles III Coronation Medal on April 12

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Gary Varsava, a long-time volunteer of Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce, was awarded the prestigious King Charles III’s Coronation Medal in recognition of his outstanding volunteer efforts on Wednesday, April 12.

Walkerton turnbacks for April 3, 2025

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

From March 31, 1993: – Libraries took the brunt of Bruce County’s efforts to avoid tax…

SVCA receives funding for forecasting

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation from the RBC Foundation to enhance its hydrometric network and improve real-time data collection for flood and drought forecasting.

Mural to mark anniversary of Chesley

Submitted April 3, 2025Arts & Entertainment, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

A new community-created mural is coming to Chesley in celebration of the community’s 145th anniversary.

Arran-Elderslie establishes Paisley Community Working Group

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Arran-Elderslie establishes the Paisley Community Working Group, with the goal to drive economic development in downtown Paisley.

Jubilee Hall welcomes Catherine MacLennan

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Catherine MacLennan brings her twenty-plus years experience in the music industry to Victoria Jubilee Hall in Walkerton on April 6.

McKenzie family donates $10,500 to WDHF from T-Mac Memorial Hockey TURNERment

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is very grateful for a $10,500 donation that was received from the McKenzie family.

As the Crow Flies

Shannon Wood April 3, 2025Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

One of the most common birds found year-round in our area is the Common Crow, or as it’s more…

Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival set to open for 41st year on April 21

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

After a long hard winter, organizers of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival are happy to welcome spring with the annual celebration of the arts.

MPP Lisa Thompson addresses Formosa Lions on Farmers Night

Submitted April 3, 2025News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Formosa and District Lions Club held their March 2025 Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Kitty Chisholm, Walkerton; Karen Cronin, Elmira; Eileen Benninger, Formosa; Lois Miller, Mildmay and Diane Whitehead, Chepstow.

Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth reach record breaking numbers for pet outreach needs

Submitted April 3, 2025Listowel Banner

STRATFORD - As financial challenges continue to impact pet owners, the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, is seeing a record breaking demand for outreach services. In just two months, the dedicated team has provided medical care to 120 animals in need, and delivered more than

Walkerton District Hospital Foundation receives for gala sponsorships

Submitted April 3, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

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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.

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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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