The F.E. Madill junior girls’ volleyball team concluded its 2023-24 regular season on Feb. 8 in Wingham, falling in straight sets (15-25, 24-26) to the Listowel District Secondary School Lightning.
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LDSS junior girls Lightning booked their playoff spot
The LDSS junior girls Lightning (5-4) booked their spot in the Huron-Perth Athletics volleyball playoffs with a straight sets (25-15, 26-24) victory over F.E. Madill on Feb. 8 in Wingham.
OEHL Cup Playoffs Preview
(1) Ripley Wolves vs. (8) Erin Outlaws (Wolves lead series 2-0) Game 1 – Erin 3, Ripley 7 Game 2…
North Perth invests $165K in new municipal SUVs
Council expanded its municipal fleet by three at its Feb. 5 meeting.
100 years ago on Valentine’s Day…
Valentine’s Day is for cards, chocolate, flowers, love and parties. One hundred years ago, different organizations from across Perth County celebrated the day with teas and socials. Area newspapers – the Stratford Beacon Herald, the Mitchell Advocate, and the Listowel Banner – all had write-ups abou
Brockton schedules third budget meeting
When all was said and done, council decided not enough was said or done regarding the 2024 budget.
Coldest Night of the Year goes next weekend
United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) reminds everyone in North Perth there’s still time to register for Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a family-friendly walk in Listowel on Feb. 24 in support of local individuals experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
Woman of Distinction award to be announced March 7
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey, together with the province of Ontario and Business to Bruce, is holding a special event on March 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Klages Mill and Garden in Chesley. The event will culminate in the announcement of thi
M-T supports Braemar operating license extension with letter to Ministry
Braemar Retirement Centre’s operating licence is set to expire in June 2025, according to a staff report from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry CAO.
Walkerton Seniors Cards
There was plenty of cards played at the Walkerton Library this week. Euchre results for Wednesday, Feb. 7 were: Phyllis Nesbitt 78, Helen Kraemer 75, Tom Wolfe 74 and Debbie Wilhelm 42 for low. Draw winners were Mary Dales, Helen Kraemer and Marilyn Spitzig.
‘Historic’ health care funding announced for Listowel-Wingham Family Health Team
In what is being called a ‘historic investment’ by the Ontario government, the Honourable Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce, and Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced that the Listowel-Wingham Family Health Team will receive $822,604 to expand primary care to serve an additional 2,000 re
Every which way at the Listowel Gymnastics Club
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Gymnastics Club is the place to be on weekends for area youth, who are…
North Huron approves 2024 budget, total levy increase 3.8%
The Township of North Huron recently approved its 2024 budget. The decision was made on Feb. 5 and includes a total levy increase of 3.8 per cent.
Brockton Fire Department presents year-end report for Walkerton response calls
The Feb. 6 meeting of Brockton council included the 2023 annual report of the Brockton Fire Dept. for Walkerton, presented by Chief Chris Wells.
Durham Street bridge: County commended for plan that would keep Walkerton downtown open
Adam Stanley, Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, and Chris Clark, engineer with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., outlined for Brockton council the most recent information on the possibility of rehabilitating the Durham Street bridge.
