Euchre was played at the Walkerton library on Aug. 13.
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Golf Fore Hospice raises over $70,000
The Golf Fore Hospice committee members held their wrap-up meeting recently.
New tender reduces janitorial costs for Perth County
STRATFORD - A tender for new janitorial services at the four county-owned administrative facilities will reduce costs to $61,316 annually, over a three-year term.
County building connections at AMO conference
BRUCE COUNTY - Members of the Bruce County team were among the more than 2,500 participants at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa Aug. 17-20.
Help build an age-friendly Bruce County: survey now open for residents 50 plus
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County is developing its first Age-Friendly Communities Framework, a roadmap of actionable strategies to create a community where the aging population can live well.
Housing shortage hurts rural post-secondary students
This is the time of year when a lot of university and college students are scrambling to find accommodations.
GRCA warns of blue-green algae blooms
MAPLETON - Grand River Conservation Authority issued a release on Aug. 12 regarding the presence of a suspected small blue-green algae bloom has been observed at Conestogo Lake reservoir.
Season comes to end for Senior Legionnaires after Friday night game
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Senior Legionnaires drew the top ranked Woodstock Nationals in round one of the MOSBL playoffs.
North Perth seeks peer review of Perth County road study
LISTOWEL - North Perth is looking for a second opinion when it comes to the Perth County Road Rationalization Study, which assessed municipal roads proposed to be upgraded to the county.
Howick looking to replace fire truck
HOWICK - Council here approved up to $20,000 to be set aside from the fire reserve for the purchase of a used roll-up door rescue body when one becomes available.
Allenford student awarded 2025 Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award
BROCKTON - This year’s winner of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is Chloe Rands of Allenford, who is currently studying Environmental Technology at Centennial College in Toronto.
Johnston named CNE Ambassador of the Fairs
TORONTO - 2024 Listowel Fair Ambassador Lexi Johnston was crowned winner of the 2025 CNE Ambassador of the Fairs competition in Toronto on Aug. 17.
Series of books by local author celebrates county’s pioneer history
BRUCE COUNTY - Kevin McKague, president of Friends of Historic Cargill, and owner of the Bruce County Bookstore, made a presentation to Bruce County council about the Bruce County business history book series.
County Forestry report sparks interest in tree replacement policy
STRATFORD - Straying slightly off topic, Coun. Robert Wilhelm, of Perth South, asked about the replacement of trees after reviewing the monthly forestry report.
Council discusses round two voting results for settlement area brands
BROCKTON - The consensus among council following the first round of voting on brands (logos) for the settlement areas in Brockton – Chepstow, Cargill and Elmwood – was more public input was needed, since the voting results were too close.
