WALKERTON – The Walkerton and District Optimist Club held their annual spelling bee on April 15…
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Six set to vie for Huron-Bruce Member of Parliament chair in election
HURON-BRUCE - Voters across Canada are headed to the polls across for a federal election on April 28. With the April 9 deadline for filing nomination papers past, voters in Huron-Bruce will have a six-candidate field to choose from when they mark their ballot. Midwestern Newspapers reached out to ca
Walkerton turnbacks for April 24, 2025
From April 17, 2002: – Movie playing at Paramount in Hanover: Panic Room; – Despite a…
Hospice holds volunteer appreciation event
About three dozen volunteers were on hand at Walkerton’s Legion on April 7 to hear words of appreciation for their active work in fundraising on behalf of Saugeen Hospice.
Experts urge gardeners to watch for hammerhead worms
ONTARIO - As the weather begins to warm up, a silent assassin could be creeping around your yard without you knowing.
SVCA launches 75th anniversary ‘Explore’ program
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and is excited to announce the launch of the Explore Saugeen Conservation program.
AMDSB trustees review student suspension trends
SEAFORTH - A summary of school suspensions data collected from Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) schools states there were 1,164 suspensions issued to students between Grades 4-12 during the 2023/24 school year.
AMDSB aims to raise awareness about the importance of school attendance
SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is raising awareness about the importance of regular school attendance as the final weeks of the school year approach. As the weather improves and the summer break becomes nearly visible, it is important to help students stay motivated and c
CSWBP drug trafficking and substance use town hall in Walkerton offers good information, plenty of discussion in informal setting
The event on April 16 at the Walkerton Community Centre turned out to be more of a networking event than a formal presentation, with plenty of lively discussion and an excellent exchange of information.
U18 South Bruce Blades win OMHA championship in Kingston
The U18 South Bruce Blades claimed the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) provincial championship in what could be the last year that the team will be competing in its current league structure.
Federal candidates address immigration, inflation, foreign affairs, climate change at Palmerston meeting
The Minto, Mount Forest, Arthur and Mapleton Chambers of Commerce co-hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event on April 14 at the Norgan Theatre.
Loney announced as winner of Paulette Peirol Memorial Award for Excellence in Economic Development
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) recently announced the winners of the second-annual Clean Energy Frontier Program Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to the local economy and clean energy sector.
U11 Central Perth Predators win WOGHL championship
The U11 Central Perth Predators C team claimed the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League (WOGHL) top spot this month by downing the Lambton Attack 4-0.
North Perth mayor votes against 2025 county budget
STRATFORD - Without unanimous support, Perth County Council approved its 2025 budget at the April 17 meeting, an increase of 11.34 per cent.
Roy VanSickle celebrates 95th birthday, shares life map to living well
LISTOWEL – Roy VanSickle celebrated his 95th birthday alongside 200 friends and family members…
