MILDMAY - Receiving the Citizen of the Year award from the Mildmay Lions Club on Nov. 17 was country music star Owen Riegling, a local musician who “put Mildmay on the map” according to Lions Club members.
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Team Johnston wins first U18 competitive event
COBOURG - A group of local U18 curlers captured first prize at the final Junior Slam event of the season, held at the West Northumberland Curling Club in Cobourg On Sunday, Nov. 16.
Student voice, financial stability, covered at Bluewater school board meeting
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) opened its Nov. 18 meeting with a reflection honouring the John Diefenbaker Senior School community where three students recently died and another is recovering following a tragic incident.
Mitchell Graduate shares story at anti-hate conference
LISTOWEL - A graduate’s story of perseverance, positivity, and curiosity was shared as encouragement for local students at the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) Anti-Hate Conference on Nov. 12.
First mayor’s budget proposes 6.61% tax increase
LISTOWEL - The first proposed mayor’s budget for North Perth includes a property tax increase of 6.61 per cent, equal to about $161 per year, or $13 per month, for a median assessed residential household ($271,000).
Council defers decision on sale of Perth Meadows
LISTOWEL - North Perth Council deferred a decision on transferring Perth Meadows to United Way Perth Hurons’ non-profit housing organization United Housing for $1, until its next meeting.
In Line Family Chiropractic holds 20th annual Toys for Tots program
WALKERTON - “Our hearts are full. Thank you, Walkerton! A huge, heartfelt thank-you to everyone who stopped by our sleigh at the municipality of Brockton’s Hometown Christmas Market last week,” officials of Inline Family Chiropractic state.
Walkerton Seniors cards
WALKERTON - Euchre and solo were enjoyed at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Nov. 19 and Friday, Nov. 21.
Construction worker air-lifted to hospital following collision near Underwood
KINCARDINE - Emergency services responded after a construction worker was struck by a passenger vehicle on Highway 21, in the area of Underwood, on Monday, Nov. 24, at approximately 5:19 p.m.
Thousands of Nativities – artistic arrangements of all shapes and sizes on display
WALKERTON - Thousands of Nativities, from paper displays to handcarved and sculpted models, filled the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints starting Nov. 20 for the annual Christmas time event.
Attendance record broken at Chepstow cards
CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart euchre and solo on Monday Nov. 24, at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall, featured a new record for attendance.
Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign
LISTOWEL - The Salvation Army Listowel launched its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign on Nov. 22.
Howick Township council authorizes contract for snow removal in Gorrie at meeting
HOWICK - Council here has authorized the 2026 sidewalk snow clearing contract for Gorrie with Steve Vogel of Steve’s Landscaping and Construction at its Nov. 18 meeting.
New Hanover water tower
HANOVER - The new Hanover water tower located at the south end of town near Hanover and District Hospital is now up, and can be seen for miles.
REVIEW: Sing! Show Chorus makes the season ‘merry and bright’ with four sold-out performances
WALKERTON - The Sing! Show Chorus presented Sing! this Christmas to four full houses Nov. 20-23.
