WALKERTON - Piles of hand-knitted socks, crocheted hats and colourful winter sets gathered up at the Walkerton Herald-Times this season as community members once again delivered handmade gifts for the annual Knittin’ Tree campaign.
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Cannabis-impaired driving panel discussion aimed at youth, also contains plenty of content for older drivers
GREY-BRUCE - The Dec. 3 webinar Cannabis Impaired Driving panel discussion may have been aimed at younger drivers, but there was plenty of content for older drivers.
Cyclones go into shootout on Sunday game
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones (10th in the Western Conference of the GOHL) and the Elmira Sugar Kings (second in the Western Conference of the GOHL) went head to head for the “Battle of 86” on Friday, Dec. 12 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex.
Community shines for 20th annual Toys For Tots Drive
WALKERTON - It truly is the season of giving, and the Walkerton community has once again proven its incredible generosity.
Food Bank recieves $6,000 donation from Tim Hortons
The Walkerton Tim Hortons Restaurant presented a cheque for $6,164 to the Walkerton Food Bank.
Festive RIDE campaign results in 150 impaired charges across region
LONDON - Members of West Region Ontario OPP took nearly 150 impaired drivers off the province’s roads after the third week of the 2025 OPP Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign.
Walkerton Herald-Times Dec. 18 Turnbacks
From Dec. 21, 1994
Ironmen split weekend games against Barons, Bulldogs
WINGHAM - The Wingham Ironmen had a rough start to last weekend, with a 5-1 loss to the Hanover Barons on the road on Friday, Dec. 12.
Brockton Council set to consider change to deputy mayor election process
WALKERTON - On Dec. 17, Brockton Council was set to hold a special meeting including public meetings on the new Walkerton Community Official Plan and Zoning bylaw review, and the updated Community Improvement Plan.
Legion urges members to renew and take advantage of perks
WALKERTON - Branch 102 Walkerton Legion has announced three free annual memberships drawn during the Early Bird Renewal Campaign. September winner was Marlene Bennington, October: Mark Meyer and November: Bob Watson.
Bravo to the small-town elves!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Crokinole and potluck meal at Chesley Firehall
The Dec. 10 crokinole session at the Chesley Firehall included a potluck meal.
Rae announces $125,000 to support first responders’ mental health
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced that as part of the Ontario government’s $32 million investment through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) program local emergency services will be receiving funding to help provide specialized supports
First annual Santaspiel a sucess
WINGHAM - Many were dressed in their Christmas finest for the first annual Santaspiel hosted at the Maitland Granite Curling Club on Dec. 13.
Rotary Club welcomes new member
At the Dec. 4 Walkerton Rotary meeting club members were pleased to welcome the newest member, Julia Stein, and induct her into the club.
