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Peabody presents a certificate in recognition of Peavey Mart’s 20th anniversary

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

BROCKTON – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody presents a certificate in recognition of Peavey Mart’s…

Laying of the Pathway Through the Atwood Lions Park began

Submitted October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

On the morning of Sept. 28, volunteers and community members were hard at work laying stones on the new Pathway Through the Park at the Atwood Lions Park.

Doors Open Brockton draws visitors and community members alike

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024Business, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Doors Open Brockton on Sept. 28 gave people an insider’s view of 12 local “sites of significance.”

Pathway to the Past: Local healthcare history

Jessica Carter October 3, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

It’s October.  A season of falling leaves, cooler temps, cozying up with a good book and warm drink, and the Healthcare Heroes Radiothon.  Now entering it’s 23rd year, I thought this would be a fitting time to delve into a little bit of the history of healthcare and hospitals in North Perth.

Local group invites all to join in weekly card games at Lions Club hall in Chepstow

Submitted October 3, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Last year a few local residents decided to get people together and invite the public to join in euchre games.

Pieces of the Past: Revisiting the Milverton Sun

Jennifer Georgiou October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, Pieces of the Past

One of the local newspapers that you can now access from home via the Stratford-Perth Archives Digital Newspaper Database at vitacollections.ca/s-pacollections/search is the Milverton Sun from 1891 to 1919. Later issues are available on microfilm in the Archives’ Reading Room.

Bylaw change reduces speed limit in East Ridge business park to 40 km/h

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The speed limit in East Ridge business park is now 40 km/h, changed from 50 km/h.

North Perth Seniors hold 35th anniversary celebration

Kelsey Bent October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae cut a rug and the cake at North Perth Seniors group’s 35th anniversary event on Sept. 26 at the Listowel Ag Hall. Rae was not only seen tearing up the dance floor with a member of the group, but also slicing into the anniversary cake. 

Suspected blue-green algae bloom at Conestogo Lake, other GRCA properties

Submitted October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Warm weather in late summer and early fall creates the perfect conditions for algae to grow and bloom in large bodies of water like the Grand River Conservation Authority’s (GRCA) Belwood Lake, Conestogo Lake, Guelph Lake, and Woolwich reservoirs.

Walkerton turnbacks from Sept. 28, 1998

Midwestern Newspapers October 3, 2024Walkerton Herald-Times

September 28, 1988 – Stiff penalties haven’t deterred drinking drivers – Auxiliaries make…

Brown’s closing medical supplies department

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024Business, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Brown’s Guardian Pharmacy in Walkerton is closing its medical supplies department, although the pharmacy itself will continue serving the community of Walkerton and area the same as it always has, said owner Ryan Fullerton.

Barn lost to blaze, no injuries reported

Submitted October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Police, Rural

Three area fire departments, responded to a barn fire last week, which destroyed the farm structure.

Pearl Inspirations: Erin Swinkels serving the community as a speech language pathologist, and behaviour analyst

Nicole Beswitherick October 3, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

Looking to find a better balance between family and career, Erin Swinkels started up her business Pearl Inspirations.

Teeswater crokinole results from Sept. 25

Submitted October 3, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

TEESWATER – It was a damp and dreary day but the crokinole players had fun on Sept. 25, at the…

Peabody pleased to see the number of candidates for council position

Pauline Kerr October 3, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, expressed confidence while preparing for Tuesday evening’s special council meeting to choose a new councillor.

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Youth Unlimited organized annual Tour for Teen cycling event

Youth Unlimited held its annual Tour for Teens cycling event on Saturday, June 13.

Listowel community members participate in the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters

Community members from Listowel and surrounding areas had the unique opportunity to join the Salvation Army Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), during the group’s June 6-7 appearance at Listowel’s Knox Presbyterian Church.

See all Listowel area articles.

Robinson joins candidates running for council in Brockton

Candidates continue to register for the upcoming municipal election with Christine Robinson filing to run as a councillor in Brockton.

Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Breakfast and big rigs

The annual Firefighters Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck event in Walkerton on June 13 thrilled young and old alike – everything was there, from fire trucks and other emergency vehicles, to garbage trucks and industrial vehicles.

Brockton Council won’t pave the way for e-scooters

WALKERTON - Brockton is taking a “get tough” approach to e-scooters and similar mobility devices.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Proving the need for Pride by trying to destroy it

I, like most, if not all parents in the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB), woke up Monday morning to an email explaining that vandals had struck schools in the school board – unidentified individuals had used tools to cut down Pride flags at AMDSB schools.

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Columnists

Michael Cy Cywink’s Grand Entry and the bravery of the butterfly

By Cory Bilyea

I can still hear Michael’s joyful laugh. It was a rich, belly-shaking sound that could instantly…

Kick off fundraiser for the Belgrave’s accessible playground a hit

By Cory Bilyea

The Kick off to Summer fundraiser was dedicated to raising money to build an accessible playground at the Belgrave Community Centre. The event was held from June 12 to 14.

Township shares key message on updates to voter information registration

By Cory Bilyea

Township staff are sharing an important message with residents about the importance of checking and updating their voter information at www.registertovoteon.ca/ by August 12.

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