Council approved the proposed amendments to the Morris-Turnberry Official Plan that were presented during a public meeting last month.
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Morris-Turnberry gives notice to North Huron to withdraw from cross-border agreement in Belgrave
Morris-Turnberry CAO Trevor Hallam sent a letter to North Huron CAO Dwayne Evans regarding services shared by the residents of the two municipalities.
Council approves tender for Howson Dam decommissioning
North Huron council authorized the tender results, pending final approval from GSS Engineering, to decommission the Howson Dam at the Dec. 19 regular council meeting.
Giving the gift of wrapping
Youth Unlimited YFC North Huron volunteers Jared Fitch, 19, and Abbie Ghent, 17, spent their Friday helping out at a fundraiser for the youth group. The event was part of Wingham’s ‘I’ll be Gnome for Christmas’ campaign. It was held in the front lobby at The Dance Factory on Dec. 16 and 17. Naturall
Avian flu identified in poultry in Perth County
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been identified in live poultry delivered by an independent third party to a commercial processing plant in Perth County, according to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH).
New MRI machine coming to Wingham and District Hospital
A MRI machine is expected to be up and running in Wingham in the next couple of years following the announcement of provincial funding of $1 million to procure the medical imaging machine.
Police investigating another theft from Listowel construction site
Perth County OPP are investigating yet another theft from a construction site in North Perth.
Brian Milne acclaimed as Grey County warden
Southgate Mayor Brian Milne has been acclaimed to the position of Grey County warden.
Shriner make donation to Walkerton hospital
The Shriners made a $500 donation to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation on Tuesday, Dec. 13. From the left are Pat Simpson – foundation director, Shriners Brian McTavish, Dave Inglis and Gary McGregor, and Brittany Hawkins – foundation executive director. The gift is an annual one. The l
Source Protection Committee honours two retiring members
The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC) honoured two retiring members, at its Nov. 30 meeting.
Walkerton U13 OWHL Capitals win Megah Byers Memorial Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL squad capped a successful weekend at the Meghan Byers Memorial Tournament in Mount Forest with a gold medal, defeating the host Mount Forest Rams 2-1 in the championship game on Sunday, Dec. 11. The Capitals allowed only four goals in five games on their way to the go
U11 OWHL Capitals win Mount Forest tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U11 OWHL squad had a successful tournament Dec. 9-11 in Mount Forest at the Megan Byers Memorial Tournament. The team went undefeated with three wins and two ties, with a 2-0 win in the championship game against the Kincardine Kinucks. The team includes players: Olivia Filsing
Capitals drop weekend contests, head into pre-Christmas break
No games are scheduled for the Walkerton Capitals until Friday, Dec. 23, when they host Mitchell for a 7:30 p.m. game. After that, the Caps don’t play until after Christmas, when they visit Hanover on Friday, Dec. 30 for an 8 p.m. game.
Walkerton Food Bank receives $1,000 donation
Donna Fischer recently presented a cheque for $1,000 to Maryanne Buehlow and Dianne Waram of the Walkerton Food Bank on behalf of Jim and Donna Fischer, Meadow Ridge Maple (part of Fischer Lind Farms Ltd.).
End of an era at the Walkerton and Cargill libraries
Tracey Knapp has seen a lot of changes in the local library over the past 36 years.