WALKERTON - Stepdance students of Janice Ballagh “Jan’s Danceshop” have been very busy over the last couple of weeks entertaining and competing. The “Danceshop” showcased their talents at the Belmore Syrup Festival.
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Emergency services respond to May 12 drowning in Saugeen River
ARRAN-ELDERSLIE - On May 12, at 1:31 p.m., South Bruce OPP, Bruce County Paramedic Services and the Arran-Elderslie Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a person in distress in the Saugeen River in Paisley.
Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them
During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.
Oasis 50/50 Raffle Launches to Support the Humane Society of KWSP
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) recently launched an Oasis 50/50 Raffle.
The Final Chapter: Chris Kurz reflects on the legacy of his various strongman events ahead of his finale
LISTOWEL - Picture this, a sea of people all dressed in white, twirling rally towels overhead, topped off with their hats on backwards. This might sound like the famous Winnipeg Jets “Whiteout” celebration, but this time, it is Chris Kurz’s ideal atmosphere for his ninth and final strongman event.
OPP share statistics of 382 fatal road collisions in 2024, outline causes ahead of road safety week
Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, running May 13-19, the OPP are reporting that the vast majority of the 382 road users who died on OPP-patrolled roads in 2024 had their lives cut short because of careless decisions and actions behind the wheel and in passenger seats, a press release states
Shaun Schaefer memorial tourney scheduled for May 30 and 31
CHEPSTOW - The Shaun Schaefer Memorial Slo-pitch Classic is a non-profit slo-pitch tournament located in Chepstow.
Ceremony marks start of construction on new Paisley fire hall
PAISLEY - After years of planning, the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has officially broken ground on a new modern facility that will house the Paisley fire hall (Station 80) and public works facility.
Howick discusses North Perth school boundary review
At its April 29 meeting, council here pulled the minutes from the recent Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, focussing on its boundary review.
Listowel holds lifestyle show and artisan showcase
Listowel was the place to be for all things spring on May 10.
Scone Crokinole Club results from May 7
SCONE - The Scone Crokinole Club met on Wednesday, May 7 at the Chesley Fire Hall.
The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has released its annual report, The Real Cost of Eating: Food Insecurity in Huron and Perth 2024.
Adopt-a-Highway program invites volunteers
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County invites individuals, families, community groups and local organizations to join the Adopt-a-Highway program this season.
Council supports HPPH in request for increasing housing crisis urgency
Council here received an item in its correspondence from Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) regarding the housing crisis.
Listowel holds town-wide yard sale
LISTOWEL – On May 10, Listowel held a town-wide yard sale. To access this post, you…
