The Walkerton District Community School Grade 5/6 girls’ basketball team had a great day at the Bluewater Tournament in Chesley. The girls played well as a team and were all quick learners. They improved throughout the day and were competitive in every game. They lost their second game by two points
Optimists host youth volleyball tournament
This past weekend, April 22 and 23, the Walkerton and District Optimist Club sponsored a youth grade 6-8 volleyball tournament. It ran both Saturday and Sunday and was organized by Mary Steffen, a teacher from ICS Formosa. It was a huge success and it seemed the youth enjoyed some extra time to play
Bruce County offering grants for non-profit organizations
Bruce County recognizes the role philanthropy plays in strengthening the community and that the benefits of such acts ultimately improve the quality of life for all residents. To support this recognition, the county has a community grant program that provides a mechanism for groups or organizations
Chesley and District Horticultural Society hosts District 8 AGM
On an unseasonably warm Saturday, April 15, Klages Mill in Chesley was the site for Ontario Horticultural Association’s District 8 annual general meeting.
Grey Bruce Singers donate to Midwestern Rotary Music Festival
Grey Bruce Singers donate to the Midwestern Rotary Music Festival taking place over the next couple of weeks. Margot Hundt and Yvonne Kieffer, both part of the music festival and also Grey Bruce Singers members, receive the cheque from Rotarian Tom Traversy and Christine Bowman, both co-presidents o
Honouring veterans buried in Walkerton
Near the farm fence on the east side of Walkerton Cemetery, their names etched on stones next to one another, lie the memories of two men killed in action during the First World War.
Rotary Club holds ninth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club conducted the ninth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on April 20. Winners in this draw include: Fran Ellis ($1,000), Glen Sternall ($500), Marilyn Grubb ($300), Elaine Schaab and Dwayne Kaster ($250) Kitty Chisholm ($200) and Hans Widmer ($150). The draw was made by Rotarian Margaret
Formosa Lions hold elections, induct new members at April meeting
Formosa Lion President Jim Batte welcomed everyone to the April 2023 meeting. Following a delicious meal prepared by Kathy and Joe Benninger and their team, Secretary Hank Soers and Treasurer Jennifer Batte tended to their duties.
Saugeen Municipal Airport announces co-chairs of fundraising campaign
Dave Hocking, chair of the Saugeen Municipal Airport, announced on April 20 that Connie Sanci and Dave Schmidt have agreed to be co-chairs of the Saugeen Municipal Airport Fundraising Campaign.
Walkerton hospital gala receives donation from Walkerton Toyota
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation recently received a $2,000 sponsorship from Walkerton Toyota for the upcoming gala, “An Evening in Tuscany.” The sold-out April 29 event will be held at the Cargill Community Centre. Pictured, from left: Maureen Schuler, gala committee member; Matt Dohm
Memories of Wingham: Joyce Steurnol
I started at the Gurney Glove Factory, where Bell’s Pizza is now, full-time at Easter when I was in Grade 12 at Wingham High School. My sister Dorothy and I decided to quit school, as we would’ve had to buy new books for the third term and we didn’t have any money. We had both already worked at Gurn
Wingham & Area Historical Society hosts April meeting
The April 13 meeting of the Wingham & Area Historical Society started with a reading by Valdeane Gedke and Brent Bowyer of Audrey McKague’s recollections of “Dating and Romance in the early 1950s in the Wingham area.” These included the importance of the Royal T as a gathering place for dances and d
Perth County 4-H holds recognition banquet in Listowel
The Perth County 4-H Association recently held its volunteer and sponsor recognition banquet along with the annual general meeting at the Listowel Agricultural Hall.
U15 Upper Maitland Mustangs cap successful season
The U15 WOAA year-end tournament was held at the Howick Community Centre from March 31-April 2. The Upper Maitland Mustangs U15 team played against the TCDMHA Rebels in the final game, dropping a hard-fought 2-1 decision in overtime. The team also participated in the OWHA provincial championship tou