WALKERTON - From June 4 to 12, 17 students from Sacred Heart High School’s (SHHS) Genesis program biked 427 kilometres across Quebec as part of a year-end experiential education trip.
Walkerton Herald-Times
From field to stethoscope: Ontario farm leaders help future doctors experience rural life
Healthcare is a top-of-mind issue for many Ontarians, especially at times when we’re in need of medical care. Lack of services, long wait times or the family doctor shortage often make headlines in all parts of the province, but these challenges can be especially acute in rural Ontario.
Not the time for, ‘Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!’
It promises to be a long, hot summer – endless days of being grateful for the merest hint of a breeze, an inclination to gravitate to the frozen food section of the grocery store, and a growing preference for Freezies at all meals.
Draw new addition to Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise
CARGILL - This year’s fourth annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise on Aug. 23 offers a new way for people to participate – the Pay It Forward Memorial Draw.
Province appoints Burlington CAO as first-ever Chief Conservation Executive
A release from the province claims it is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s 36 conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve.
Cargill’s Pickin’ by the Pond thrills crowds with food, fellowship and great country music
Despite the weekend’s heat warning, the people who like to dance to country favourites at Pickin’ by the Pond, danced.
Olivia Rourke Foundation makes inaugural donations
OWEN SOUND - In a tribute to the life and legacy of 17-year-old Olivia Rourke, two major charitable donations have been made to support cancer care and research in her honour.
Barns2Beaches touches down at SMA on July 26
BROCKTON - Saugeen Municipal Airport will be the scene of a huge, family-friendly music event that promises to make the most of summer weather and an ideal venue.
Cyclone Taylor, the Tara tornado
Born in Tara on June 24, 1884, Frederick Wellington “Cyclone” Taylor, as a five-year-old, used to spend winter evenings watching the local barber, Jack Riggs, practicing his speed skating at the town pond. Riggs was known in the community for his speed skating.
Bruce County kicks off countdown to 2026 International Plowing Match
FORMOSA - Community members from across Bruce and Grey counties gathered in Formosa on June 28 to celebrate the official kickoff for the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM), which will be held on Lang Farms, just west of Walkerton.
Chepstow to host provincial softball qualifiers July 18 to 20
CHEPSTOW - Chepstow will be hosting the U-15 Tier II Provincial Women’s Softball Qualifier July 18 to 20 at the Lion’s Park. There will be a total of eight teams. Their finish in the tourney will determine at which level the teams will be placed for the provincial tourney in Windsor Aug. 8 to 10.
Lisa McEwen and Jessie T, Music in the Park Walkerton
Lisa McEwen, right, with Jessie T., left, gave a special Music in the Park performance on Sunday, July 6, at the Market Garden in downtown Walkerton.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 3 Turnbacks
From July 1, 1987
$28,000 OTF grant from Ontario Government gives community a lift
HANOVER - On June 17, MPP Paul Vickers met with the team at Hanover Community Players (HCP) at the local Volunteer Fair to formally congratulate the group on what it’s done since receiving a $28,000 capital grant last year from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Kids take to the skies, flying for free at SMA
A remarkable total of 143 kids between the ages of eight and 17 flew free at Saugeen Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 28, thanks to volunteer pilots and other volunteers.
