Walkerton and area businesses are invited to attend an information session for businesses on Thursday, May 11, at the Walkerton Community Centre to provide input and discuss concerns about the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the replacement of the Durham Street Bridge.
Formosa Lions conduct spring clean up
On Saturday, April 15, eight members of the Formosa Lions Club gathered for the annual roadside clean-up. They were blessed with warm, beautiful weather, something that has not always happened during the 30-some years they have been doing this. Pictured are this year’s volunteers: Bill Borho, Tim Bo
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society: Part 1
A series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities, will be published several times over the next few months, in loving memory of long-standing society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
Bruce County library hosts ‘A Place to Belong’ panel event
A Place to Belong: Stories from Newcomers is a compilation of 19 stories of the experiences of immigrants and former refugees as they became new residents of Grey-Bruce. The Ginger Press out of Owen Sound published this beautifully written collection in 2021.
Jim Batte presented with Melvin Jones Fellowship Award
At the April 12 Formosa Lions’ meeting, President Lion Jim Batte (left) was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award by Lion Hank Soers, club secretary. Batte joined Lions in 2005 and has served as president three times. He and his wife took in 26 Lions’ Youth Exchanges between the years of
Optimist Club hosts spelling bee for local Grade 5 students
On Thursday, March 23, the Walkerton and District Optimist Club hosted its annual spelling bee. The spelling bee was held at KINHALL, above Timber Mart in Walkerton. After three years of not being able to host this event due to the pandemic, students were excited to participate.
Chepstow Lions Club makes donation to food bank
The Chepstow Lions Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Food Bank with several food donations, as well as a cheque for $1,000 to assist with the food bank’s efforts. Presenting Diane Waram (second from right) of the Walkerton and District Food Bank with the donations are Lions Donna Sp
Auxiliary donates $19K in equipment to Wingham hospital
The Gift Shop, operated by the Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital, has reopened at the hospital.
War Amps 2023 key tag mailing begins in Listowel
The War Amps begins its 2023 key tag mailing to Listowel and surrounding area this week.
What a glorious day
We will have just celebrated the Triumphant Entry on Palm Sunday, the time when Christians recognize the occasion when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the colt of a donkey.
Classic spring recipes are in the air
There has been a welcome trend in the last few years to promote locally-produced foods at grocery stores. Choosing freshly-harvested products from close to home is even more enticing in spring.
Drayton Entertainment’s ‘American Son’ opens season with riveting look at racism
Drayton Entertainment begins the 2023 season at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse with a production that is different from the usual fare of musicals and comedies.
Rotary Music Festival returns to Walkerton on April 17
After a long wait in silence, the music halls will again be alive with the music of the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival.
