The Knox Presbyterian Church Service Club recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. Formed in 1943 to encourage ladies to be of service to the church, members met at the homes of members and were encouraged to help the war effort - knitting and other activities. Today, the Service Club is active in
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40 years and $100K later, Peter and Jo Ann Carter retire from fundraising for local charities
Teeswater residents Peter and Jo Ann Carter have been champions for local charities by raising funds through donations and pledges for over 40 years.
Walkerton hospital receives donation for IV pain pump
On Feb. 28, Jane Allen and Bill Allen presented Mark Gaynor, chair of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation, with a $4,100 donation for the purchase of a new IV pain pump for the Walkerton and District Hospital’s acute care unit. Jane and Bill made the donation in memory of their spouses, J
Kuhnke appointed chair of region’s drinking water source protection committee
Carl Kuhnke has just received word of his appointment by David Piccini, minister of the environment, conservation and parks, as chair of the Saugeen, Grey Sauble and Northern Bruce Peninsula Drinking Water Source Protection Committee.
Brockton council looks at arena options
A busy agenda at the March 7 council meeting included the final draft of the Recreation Master Services and Facilities plan.
Bruce County warden hopeful trip to France will pay off for region
County Warden Chris Peabody is headed to Cannes, France, where he’ll be participating in the MIPIM conference March 14-17.
Brockton Citizen of the Year Gala has a surprise ending, March 4
The Citizen of the Year gala put on by the Walkerton Kinsmen had more than a few surprises for those in attendance, but one of the evening’s events took even the Kinmen by surprise.
South Bruce says ‘no’ to backyard chickens
Chickens will not be allowed in the backyards of urban areas of South Bruce, for now.
Capitals U13LL, Minto battle to 1-1 tie
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #1 team travelled to Palmerston on Feb. 23 for a playoff game against the Minto Mad Dogs. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. As of Feb. 27, the Capitals sit in third-place in the six-team WOAA Silver South group with three games remaining. (Above) Axel Schuler’s first period
Walkerton Capitals U11 Girls B team wins Walter Gretzky Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Girls B squad went undefeated at the 41st annual Walter Gretzky Tournament in Brantford, Feb. 24-26, claiming the championship in the process. The Caps started the weekend with a pair of shutout wins over Guelph (7-0) and Brantford (2-0) on Friday, Feb. 24. On Saturday, Wa
WDCS boys’ basketball teams come within a game of CWOSSA championship
Walkerton District Community School’s junior and senior boys’ ‘A’ basketball teams each came within a game of winning the CWOSSA (Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association) championship on Feb. 24.
Capitals claim exciting 5-4 win in overtime
The Capitals had a mixed weekend in PJHL action – an 8-5 loss to Wingham on Friday night, and a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over Goderich on Sunday afternoon.
Formosa sisters medal at respective indoor track and field championships
Two sisters from the village of Formosa recently medalled at their respective indoor track and field championships.
A & R Music celebrates Heritage Week with window display
There’s always something to see in the window at A & R Music – especially at this time of year, when Richard Popiez celebrates Heritage Week (Ontario Heritage Trust) with a display of local music memories.
Allison Lupton Band brings audience to its feet at Victoria Jubilee Hall
Victoria Jubilee Hall claimed another triumph in its series performance by the Allison Lupton Band on Saturday, Feb. 25.
