WALKERTON — The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation is recently announced that the X-Ray Suite+ Replacement Campaign has officially surpassed the $1 million raised mark, bringing the community one step closer to transforming diagnostic imaging services at the hospital.
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Funfest a hit
CHEPSTOW - This year’s Chepstow Funfest Weekend, June 19-21, had the perfect combination of great weather, even better ball games, food and fun.
Municipal airport reports over $23,000 operating surplus
BROCKTON - The Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission’s annual general meeting on June 17 began with a positive financial report by Kevin Tremble of MNP.
Walkerton students mark end of mental health running program with 5K event
WALKERTON - Students at Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) crossed the finish line this week as they wrapped up a 12-week mental health running program with a community celebration run.
Board reviews strategic plan progress
CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) used its June 15 meeting in Chesley to review progress on its Multi-Year Strategic Plan as trustees gathered for the final meeting of the school year.
Lawn bowling enjoyed year after year in Perth County
Lawn bowling is one of many summertime games that has been enjoyed year after year in Perth County.
Eastdale Public School hosts annual end-of-year Fun Fair
LISTOWEL - Listowel Eastdale Public School held its end-of-year Fun Fair on June 19 at the school grounds.
Sixth fatality in Mapleton collision which claimed the lives of five children
MAPLETON - A sixth person has died following a serious two-vehicle collision near Conestogo Lake on June 12.
Milverton’s Sully Kipfer drafted by OHL Sarnia Sting
Sixteen-year-old Sully Kipfer has been playing hockey for over a decade and recently received a call telling him he was drafted in the 15th round by the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Sarnia Sting.
Team Garage Sale for Saugeen Hospice organizes another succesful event
To the Editor: Every year, I am amazed by what this community can accomplish when people come together for a common cause. This year was no exception.
BWDSB honours community members and student achievement at year end meeting
CHESLEY - The recognition of student success and community involvement took place at the final Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on Tuesday, June 16.
Cutting of cards decides euchre winner
WALKERTON - Walkerton Seniors card scores for June 25.
Kinettes donated to North Perth Pride, Westfield
LISTOWEL - The Kinette Club of Listowel hosted the final meeting of the year on June 16 and presented donations ‘to some very deserving organizations as we wrapped up another successful year of service.” Donations included a presentation to North Perth Pride.
HPPH reviews blastomycosis inquest from Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario
In a staff report, Medical Officer of Health and CEO Dr. Miriam Klassen explained that blastomycosis is an infection caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which most commonly grows in moist soil and in decomposing wood and leaves.
Lengthy ER waits continue to plague rural health care
There has been quite a furor in recent days about people waiting far too long in emergency rooms, and sometimes leaving without seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner.
