After three years of no badminton due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local athletes returned to the court last week for the Bluewater District Athletics South Junior and Senior tournaments in Walkerton.
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U15 rep team wins OMHA U15 Tier 2 Championship
The Walkerton Capitals U15 Rep Team capped off their season undefeated in the OMHA U15 Tier 2 Championship. The Capitals started off the tournament with their first game on Friday afternoon against Mariposa.
U15 Rep Capitals win OWHA championship
At the beginning of the 2021-22 hockey season, the Walkerton Capitals U15 girls rep team set a series of goals for the year. Among those goals was finishing first in their league, to qualify for the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) Southern Championship weekend, and to qualify for the OWHA
Hop to it! Children celebrate with the Easter Bunny
Crowds of local residents “hopped on by” to visit the Easter Bunny and enjoy treats and games at the Sacred Heart Church parking lot on Saturday, April 9, courtesy of the local Optimist Club.
Bruce Power donates $15K towards Bruce County library’s bookmobile
Bruce County Public Library would like to thank Bruce Power for their generous donation of $15,000 towards the bookmobile campaign.
SBGHC first in Canada to use digital CPR training program
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is leading the way in Canada with the launch of the RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) program.
Formosa Lions hold Mother’s Day breakfast
Take your mom out for breakfast on Mother’s Day.
Formosa Catholic Women’s League meet once again
The Formosa Catholic Women’s League (CWL) held a meeting on April 5. President Linda Freiburger welcomed members to the Formosa Hall and thanked Father Paul Edmondstone for offering mass at the church before the meeting.
Rotary Club of Walkerton to present Ukraine president with prestigious award
The Rotary Club of Walkerton has plans to present Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a prestigious award, the Paul Harris Fellow.
Walkerton business hosting charitable fashion show
A local business in Walkerton is hosting a fashion show later this month, with proceeds to benefit a new community park.
Brockton mayor attends Good Roads conference in Toronto
Mayor Chris Peabody is attending the Ontario Good Roads 2022 conference in Toronto this week, and then flying to Ottawa to attend the Canadian Nuclear Association conference.
Saugeen Hospice to hold Hike for Hospice fundraiser
Hike for Hospice on May 1, 1-4 p.m. at the Mildmay Lions Pavilion, will do much more than raise badly needed funds to advance hospice palliative care initiatives in this community. It will serve to raise awareness of the need for hospice care.
All-candidates meeting scheduled for May 9 in Walkerton
An all-candidates meeting for the upcoming provincial election is being hosted by the Friends of the Walkerton and Chesley Hospitals group.
Not all heroes have homes – two local musicians plan to change that
Two local musicians are using their talents to benefit people who have put their lives on the line for this country and need a helping hand.
SBGHC staff situation ‘stabilizing’ says CEO
South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s CEO Michael Barrett had a note of optimism in his voice when he presented his report to the board of directors at the April 6 meeting.
