The Formosa Homecoming Committee (FHC) recently presented a $2,000 cheque to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured, from left: Jenna Graham (FHC), Heidi Dupuis (FHC), Jessie Luyten (FHC), Diane Waram – food bank, Maryanne Buehlow – food bank, and Tricia Mulvey (FHC).
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Chesley ER closure tops discussion during SBGHC board meeting
The board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre remains determined to resolve staffing issues that have led to the temporary closure of emergency departments at its hospitals.
Bruce-Grey Catholic schools closed Friday due to potential CUPE strike
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board has announced that all Catholic schools in their jurisdiction will be closed on Friday.
Race Team #37 achieves $100,000 fundraising goal
In 2022 Marvin, Del and Ben Freiburger raced their way to the team’s goal of raising $100,000 in race winnings to give away to individuals with serious illnesses, and to Easter Seals.
Walkerton U13 Rep team wins Ingersoll tournament
The Walkerton U13 Rep C team won the Ingersoll Rep Early Bird Tournament, held Oct. 21-23, defeating the Ottawa Sting in the final game 3-1. Team members include, back row (from left): Team staff Kris Graf, Mike McIntyre, Mark Dunn, Brad Rowe, Matt White and Mike Walter. Middle row: Cole Metcalfe, J
Walkerton Capitals lose another close game
For much of Friday night’s game against the Mount Forest Patriots, it looked as if the Capitals might succeed in breaking the visiting team’s winning streak. However, success is still evading the Caps, who lost 4-3.
Children’s Safety Village invaded by trick-or-treaters
Imagine dressing up in your best Halloween costume, and going trick-or-treating in a child-sized village with 700 or so of your friends and family members. Fun!
Sacred Heart SAC plans busy, fun year for students
Sacred Heart High School has a very lively community, and many of the events that give it that fun environment are courtesy of the school’s Student Activity Council.
Sacred Heart celebrates Halloween with great spirit
Last week, the students at Sacred Heart were busy getting ready for a scary Halloween. From candy grams to a bake sale and even a costume contest, there’s nothing better to give spirit to the Heart then a festive Halloween season.
Christmas Hamper applications available at West Grey Library
The West Grey Library will be supporting the Durham Food Bank again this holiday season, and is hoping for community involvement.
Community Foundation’s Investment Readiness Program grants available
Community Foundation Grey Bruce (CFGB) is offering eligible social enterprises that are working to do good in Grey Bruce region the opportunity to access funding through the Investment Readiness Program.
Poppy Rocks project – Remembering our veterans
Douglas Hill Cemetery, in the northern part of Brockton on Highway 3, was the scene of a special ceremony of remembrance on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Volunteers continue to be busy in Formosa
The revamped Formosa Recreation Complex is getting closer to finished every day. The opening was celebrated on Oct. 15, with thank-yous passed out to NWMO for their generous donation of over $700,000, and to Britespan for keeping the project on schedule, allowing it to be ready for the Formosa Home
WDCS students learn about nutrition labels
Ms. Wilson’s Grade 6 class at Walkerton District Community School has been busy studying nutrition and the importance of reading nutrition labels carefully. Students have discovered 61 “hidden names” for sugar and have learned how food companies try and hide sugar in our everyday foods. The class ma
Fire Marshal: Install carbon monoxide alarms, test regularly
This Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Ontarians to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms outside all sleeping areas and test them monthly.
