Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Students show better understanding of education issues than premier
This week two Midwestern Newspapers publications, the Listowel Banner and Wingham Advance times carry stories on local high school students protesting the provincial government’s recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Brockton celebrates Irish Heritage Month
WALKERTON - Mary Foley, owner and director of Celtic Academy Canada, has been on a mission to ensure her heritage, and that of an estimated 4.6 million other Canadians, is properly celebrated.
Skaters across the region show their talent at WFSC Challenge and Cheer competition in Belmore
BELMORE - After needing to reschedule due to weather conditions, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) finally held its annual Challenge and Cheer competition at the Belmore Community Centre on March 7.
Grey Bruce Singers support Sistema program
Grey Bruce Singers (GBS) have donated $250 to Sistema Walkerton. Pictured are new and returning students of teacher Robin Zettel and GBS Treasurer Linda Klages.
His Style donates $5,000 to X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign
Scott and Kristen Bowman of His Style presented Walkerton District Hospital Foundation’s X-ray Fundraising Committee members with a $5,000 donation in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.
Tom Wolfe records top score at Walkerton library cards session
WALKERTON - Euchre results at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, March 11.
SVCA board seeks clarity on plan to merge with five other CAs
FORMOSA - The province received the feedback it requested on the plan to restructure the province’s 36 conservation authorities under a new governance structure and amalgamate them into seven regional CAs.
The Walkerton Legion serves the community in variety of ways
WALKERTON - Not only does Walkerton Legion serve our veterans, but our mandate also includes serving our communities.
Rivers overflow leading to flooding in Walkerton, Pinkerton
WALKERTON - Just as the flooding in nearby Formosa abated, rainfall and continued melting of snow brought a new flooding danger to the Municipality of Brockton, with a notice Friday from Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority that the Teeswater River was flooding in Pinkerton.
Brockton Council looks at planning for a future municipal arena
WALKERTON - The future of a Walkerton arena, either a refurbished arena at the current site, or a new facility in East Ridge, was the focus of discussion at the March 10 meeting of Brockton council.
Emergency order considered in response to Pinkerton flooding
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody describes the current flood situation in Pinkerton as “stable.”
How sweeeet it is!
Nothing says Canada quite like a hearty stack of pancakes drenched in real maple syrup. That rich, golden sweetness is a tradition many of us look forward to each year.
Human trafficking a reality in rural Bruce County
WALKERTON - The message delivered to the crowd at the Walkerton community centre on Wednesday, March 11 was clear – human trafficking is taking place in Bruce County, and local people are being hurt and victimized by it;
Irish Dance champ honoured
Gabriella Frank, a student with Celtic Academy Irish Dance Canada, was honoured at the March 10 meeting of Brockton Council for her accomplishments at the Regional Irish Dance Championship, and her commitment to Celtic Academy Canada.
