FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority staff and volunteers were commended during the July 17 board meeting for a community tree planting at Stoney Island Conservation Area. Over 2,000 trees were planted, in addition to the 3,000 already planted by SVCA staff.
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Three North Perth residents charged in metal theft
WELLINGTON - Wellington County OPP have charged three individuals following the theft of metal from a business in the community of Palmerston, a police report states.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 31 Turnbacks
From July 31, 1991.
Bangers edge out Muskrats, Belmore sits in top spot of fastball league
This weekend saw a lively game as part of the Huron County Fastbal League – with the Brussels…
15-Minute City motion rife with misinformation
Misinformation and conspiracy theories are a sad and dangerous reality of life today.
Walkerton Ag Society’s Car and Truck Show draws crowds
WALKERTON - There were over 100 entries in the ninth annual Walkerton Car and Truck Show, hosted by the Walkerton Agricultural Society at the fairgrounds on July 26 – and they were beautiful!
Brianna Williams donates 13 inches of hair, fundraises for Canadian Cancer Society, Caressant Care’s Resident Fund
LISTOWEL – A room full of Caressant Care residents, staff and family came out to Brianna…
July 25 marks final day for production at Spinrite
LISTOWEL - July 25 was the final day for production at Spinrite in Listowel.
Listowel-native Nathan Keil opens first wood carvings exhibit in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, NL - Nathan Keil, born and raised in Listowel, has opened his debut exhibit featuring life-size wood carvings of oceanic offshore birds native to Newfoundland, where he is currently based.
Holmsdale Pro Rodeo returns to region this weekend
BROCKTON - The second annual Holmsdale Pro Rodeo is set for this weekend - Aug. 1-3. It’s a relatively new event on the local rodeo circuit, but already popular. Organizers say this year’s event promises plenty more of what made it such a hit last year.
Rae says municipalities have control regarding growth plans
While Brockton Council is taking a strong stand against the 15-minute city planning concept or supporting municipalities that have, Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae, who is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, says there should not be any significant concern.
Listowel Girl’s soccer league wrap up it’s inaugural season
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Girl’s soccer league wrapped up it’s inaugural season this past weekend.
A historical account of expropriation in Listowel
To quote Coun. Marc Noordam from the last North Perth Council meeting, “Expropriation has become a dirty word.”
Owen Riegling earns five CCMA nominations
TORONTO - Owen Riegling is headed back to the red carpet. The Mildmay native is nominated in five categories for the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards.
South Bruce secures lower insurance rate despite missing the mark on requirements
The Municipality of South Bruce was able to manage a lower insurance rate despite not fully meeting the requirements to do so.
