WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a number of donations
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Local youth meets prime minister
MONTREAL - The Liberal Convention in Montreal April 9-11 had over 4,500 attendees from across Canada – including six-year-old Rachel Rice, daughter of Liberal candidate James Rice from Paisley, and Katie Rice, who has sought a seat on Brockton Municipal Council.
Wendy Weatherall records top euchre score
CHEPSTOW - Scores for the Young at Heart Euchre and Solo games at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall on Monday April 13
Homes for Heroes
LONDON - The London Village for Homes for Heroes officially broke ground in mid-March (right photo) and is still on track to open late this summer.
Close games played at senior cards
WALKERTON - Euchre scores were close on April 8 in the Seniors’ Room at the Walkerton Library.
Principles for sale (slightly used)
Dear Editor: Reading in some daily newspapers about former federal Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu’s apparent political pivot, brought to mind an old Groucho Marx line: “Those are my principles… and if you don’t like them, I have others.”
County of Bruce urges residents not to forget about livestock when planning for emergencies
BRUCE COUNTY - Emergencies like tornadoes, floods, wildfires or extended power outages can have serious impacts. Not only on people, but on livestock too.
Local residents honour Vimy Veterans
WALKERTON - On Thursday, April 9, two local men with military connections stood at the Walkerton cenotaph, in the cold rain, to honour those who fought at Vimy Ridge in 1917.
Roots of Bruce agricultural learning event provides unique student experience
WALKERTON - The 31st edition of Roots of Bruce will be held on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 at the Walkerton Agricultural Buildings, located at 206 Durham Street West in Walkerton.
East Ridge growth driving local economic development
WALKERTON - The economic development office in Brockton has been busy so far this year. A report prepared by Christine Brandt, community development co-ordinator, presented at the March 24 meeting of council, provided an update on several programs and areas of interest.
Walkerton Herald-Times April 16 Turnbacks
From April 17, 1991
Blinded by the light
The night was dark and stormy, snow blowing sideways, knuckles white from gripping the steering wheel, when what to the driver’s wondering eyes should appear …
Bluewater board trustees debate funding motion ahead of Ministry of Education’s announcement
CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) debated a motion on professional development funding, just before the province revealed a legislation aimed at tightening school board governance and oversight.
County to comment on federal and provincial projects with local impact
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County council will be commenting on three provincial and/or federal items.
New instructor takes flight at Saugeen Municipal Airport
WALKERTON - Ashley Gellatly, who lives in the Cargill area, has just joined the team at Kuhl Aero Academy.
