The Rotary Club of Walkerton conducted the fifth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on Feb. 16. Winners in this drawing include Joan and Neil White ($1,000), Angela Freiburger ($500), Barb Jamieson ($300), Sarah Hurlburt and Laura Inglis Eickmeier ($250), Greg and Shelley Crummer ($200) and Marg Al ($
Looking for young entrepreneurs
For youth in Bruce County, starting a summer business may be the right fit for their next big idea. And to make a business reality, consider Summer Company.
WDHF announces Rotary Club of Walkerton as “silver” gala sponsor
On Feb. 22, the Rotary Club of Walkerton presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $2,500 donation for a “Silver” sponsorship at the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre. Limited tickets are available. Fo
What are the County Towne Players up to?
Well, apart from climbing the new scaffold (picutred above), they’re getting ready to perform Heather Kueneman’s latest play, Reunion Two, I Do... I Do, which will run at Victoria Jubilee Hall for seven performances, opening May 26.
Clean Energy Frontier program wins award from EDCO
The Clean Energy Frontier program has won an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence for Rural Planning and Strategy. This award celebrates the innovative, unique and impactful public-private partnership of the Clean Energy Frontier, which has brought together local governm
Spruce the Bruce open for applications
Bruce County’s Community Development program, Spruce the Bruce, is now open for applications. The program provides grant funding to maintain and grow local downtown businesses and communities.
News from Formosa
The Formosa Lions hosted their sweethearts to a Chinese dinner on Feb. 8, 2023. President Lion Jim Batte also welcomed Ken Kazmusz, president of the Hanover Lions. Lions or their spouses were invited to tell a funny story about their or someone else’s wedding day. All participated and everyone had a
Awards presented to students from St. Teresa of Calcutta School
There were 273 entries from seven area schools in the Walkerton Legion’s Remembrance Poster and Literary competitions.
Wingham Hospital Auxiliary hosts Valentine’s draw
The Auxiliary to the Wingham and District Hospital made the draw for a Valentine’s basket of wine and chocolates on Feb. 14. Jean Culliton of Teeswater is the happy winner and was presented with her prize by Marj Cook, hospital auxiliary member.
Food for friends
Darien Ballagh’s birthday wish this year is for all of his friends to have food. Ballagh, who turned seven recently, asked his friends to bring a donation to the North Huron Food Share to his birthday party instead of gifts. Darien, left, and his mother Courtney dropped the donations from the party
Discerning God’s will
Paul writes to the Ephesians: For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago (Ephesians 2:10).
James Mercer, YMCA, and the Order of the Educated Ducks
The YMCA has been a large part of Perth County’s community for over 150 years. During that time, many clubs were formed for kids and young adults.
Ceremonial puck drop
Palmerston’s Leah Herrfort dropped the ceremonial puck prior to the Mitchell Hawks’ home PJHL matchup against the Wingham Ironmen on Feb. 11. Herrfort was instrumental in helping Team Canada to women’s hockey gold at the World University Games in Lake Placid in January, racking up four goals and fou
