CHESLEY - The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie is paying tribute to Mark Davis, the municipality’s first deputy mayor who passed away on Aug. 22 at the age of 68.
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Walkerton senior card results
Euchre was enjoyed at the Walkerton Library on Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Formosa Lions lottery draw held
FORMOSA - The Formosa & District Lions Club held their July & August 2025 Lottery draw with the following people winning $40 on July 25.
Wingham BU18 squad finishes out season in third place of higher league
WINGHAM – After being shut-out in the final two games of the season, the Wingham BU18 United Team…
Perth County lifts burn ban
PERTH COUNTY - As of noon on Aug. 25, the open air fire ban has been lifted for Perth County and the City of Stratford.
Creating ‘soft summer drinks’ during a ‘dry’ summer
Looking for some inspiration for refreshing summer drinks for the upcoming long weekend? In July of…
South Maitland River drainage work will have impact on wide region
LISTOWEL - In a public meeting during the North Perth Aug. 11 council meeting, drainage work to the Maitland River was discussed.
Council looks at options for new Centennial Park pavilion
WALKERTON - Brockton Council is investigating options for rebuilding the Centennial Park pavilion.
Brockton Child Care Centre to have regular one-week closure in summer of 2026
WALKERTON - The Brockton Child Care Centre in Walkerton will have a one-week annual summer closure for the toddler and preschool programs during the first week of July, beginning in 2026. Parents who have children registered at the centre will be notified of the change.
Volleyball tournament at Mildmay Fall Fair to honour memory of Danica Baker
MILDMAY - A volleyball tournament will be held during the Mildmay Fall Fair this September in memory of 17-year-old athlete Danica Baker.
Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise better than ever
CARGILL - The fourth annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise saw 150 bikes registered – the parking lot at the Cargill Community Centre was filled with them - plus some spectacular vehicles for the afternoon’s car show.
Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club hosts tournament
The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club’s tournament on Aug. 21 was sponsored by BakerTilly, Community Living and Grey-Bruce Interiors.
Brockton lifts partial burn ban
WALKERTON - The municipality of Brockton, and others in the area, have lifted partial open-air burn bans that were put in effect prior to recent rainfall.
Loney touts success of youth entrepreneur program
WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, in his capacity as economic development manager, updated Bruce County Council earlier this month on the success of this year’s Summer Company program.
Councillor tackles issue of criminal record check delays
WALKERTON - In the “new business” portion of the Aug. 12 meeting of Brockton Council, Coun. Tim Elphick commented on a matter that has had a negative impact on people in this community and right across Ontario – the time it takes for police record checks.
