Coun. Mitch Wright presented two notices of motion at the April 7 regular council meeting, requesting updates from Director of Recreation Kelly Steiss about the financial implications of the changes to the recreation fees in 2024 and cost recovery options.
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April 3 Walkerton Lottery Winners named
WALKERTON - Congratulations to the Walkerton Lottery Winners for April 3 Major Draw #8: Connie Detzler, $1,000; Don Butland, $500; John Ernewein, $300; Mike Brant, $250; Jusy and Ken Kraemer, $200; Jim, Beth and Nora Bohnert, $150. Draw was made by Rose Austin.
South Bruce approves above-budget purchase, tariffs blamed for overage
After significant debate regarding retrofitting existing equipment and procurement processes, the Council of the Municipality of South Bruce decided to purchase a water tank that came in 20 per cent over budget due to US tariffs.
South Bruce development charges taking shape with council direction
After receiving direction from council to continue investigating development charges (DCs) for the municipality, South Bruce staff looked for further direction on preferred exemptions, phasing in plans and discounts in the program.
Brockton community rebranding initiative closer to fruition
Communities within Brockton will be the focus of a rebranding exercise approved by municipal council last week.
Brockton defers transfer to landfill reserves due to disagreement
A $270,000 transfer to reserves was deferred by Brockton Council during its April 8 meeting, as some council members felt the move wasn’t fair to all residents.
Brockton increases summer staff due to high program demand
Due to a significant increase in interest during the 2024 summer season and a similar surge in interest this year, Brockton council approved the hiring of additional summer students to run summer day camps.
Brockton to support Walkerton homecoming with seed money and discount
The Municipality of Brockton will support the 2026 Walkerton Homecoming with seed money at council’s direction, which also sets a standard facility rental reduction for similar future requests.
U15 and U13 Celtics boys wrap up season in Mitchell
MITCHELL – In year-end basketball play over the weekend, the U15 boys fought hard throughout all…
First Listowel all-girls basketball team places second in year-end championship
MITCHELL – North Perth girls league basketball wrapped up their season in Mitchell over the…
Trinity Church rummage sale; another year, another success
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Upcoming Glitz and Blitz Wedding and Event Expo set to dazzle and inspire at Parkview Gardens
LISTOWEL – As springtime weather approaches, so does the wedding season. Lucky for brides, grooms…
Measles Vaccination Clinic in Listowel April 14
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is holding a measles vaccination clinic in Listowel on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Mitch Deelstra signs on with the Reading Royals of the ECHL
Former Listowel Cyclone and Wingham Ironman Mitchel Deelstra has reached the professional ranks in the East Coast Hockey League with the Reading Royals, an affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers and AHL Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
With or without CanCon, start watching, listening, reading Canadian
“First of all, there is no Canadian culture. I’ve never read any Canadian literature. And when have you ever heard anyone say, ‘Honey, let’s stay in and order Canadian food?’” – Stu Smiley (as played by Kevin Pollack) in Canadian Bacon.
