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Saugeen Hospice board votes to proceed with construction

Submitted January 22, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The Board of Directors of Saugeen Hospice Inc. has voted to move forward with construction of the new hospice, marking a major milestone in our community’s vision for compassionate end-of-life care, closer to home.

Capitals climb to 5th place in PJHL Pollock division standings

Denny Scott January 22, 2026Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

With two wins from three games last week, the Walkerton Capitals have climbed to fifth spot in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League

Southeast Surge sweep Silver Stick Finals in New Market, claim top spot

Denny Scott January 22, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey action for the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 11.

Walkerton Rotary Club Lottery Draw winners

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Winners of the Jan. 8 Walkerton Rotary Lottery Draw

Brockton’s first Mayor’s Budget comes in at increase of 2.64 per cent to levy

Pauline Kerr January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Brockton council has successfully completed its first Mayor’s Budget, coming in with an increase to the municipal tax levy of roughly 2.64 per cent over last year.

SVCA’s Wolf Moon Candlelit Night Hike draws 300 visitors to Sulphur Spring another hike scheduled Jan. 31

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

SULPHUR SPRING - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) welcomed approximately 300 community members to a Candlelit Night Hike under the Wolf Moon on Friday, Jan. 2, at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area.

Ditner Family donates to Buy-A-Bone campaign

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Ditner Family presented X-ray committee member Cathy Spitzig (top right) with a $5,000 donation in memory of their parents, Don and Ruth Ditner, for the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative.

Making this world a better place in 2026

Peter Carter January 15, 2026Columns, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times

Dear Editor:   To me, 2025 was a fantastic year, at age 78 I made many new friends, some of which are a few Old Order Amish Families in Huron County (only God can arrange such friendships I truly believe)!

Music festival registration deadline Feb. 1

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - Work has begun for the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music festival set to take place April 13 to 21. 

2026 Walkerton card season begins

Submitted January 15, 2026News, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON - The 2026 card season began on Wednesday, Jan. 7 in the seniors’ room at the Walkerton Library with euchre.

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

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.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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