North Perth celebrated Paddyfest in a plethora of different ways this past weekend.
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Irish Heritage Month in Walkerton
The Council of the Municipality of Brockton proclaimed March as Irish Heritage Month in the community.
M-T council gives pre-budget approval for culvert repair, roadside mowing, surface treatment
Council gave pre-budget approval for a tender for culvert work on Moncrieff Road, roadside mowing, and road surface treatment.
Cassidy retires after 46 years with South Bruce Fire Rescue
CAO Leanne Martin presented Fire Chief Guy Gallant’s report, in his absence, during the March 12 South Bruce council meeting.
In Photos: Paddyfest Sports
Kin Cares hosted their second Paddyfest event this year on March 12 at North Perth Westfield…
Rural diaries tell the story of Bruce County’s past
On April 6, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is proud to host its annual Archives Awareness Week (April 2-6) event, this year highlighting the importance of rural diaries and what they can tell us about Bruce County’s past.
Owen Riegling granted Mildmay sign request
South Bruce is undergoing a rebranding process that will involve updating signage and letterhead.
Listowel Christian School to host online, live auctions
With spring right around the corner, the Listowel Christian School is hosting a spring auction consisting of both an online auction beginning March 21 and a live auction at the elementary school on March 22. All the items have been generously donated by many local businesses and families with funds
Paddyfest 2024 produces big crowds for all events
Anyone in attendance at any Paddyfest event over the last couple weeks could quickly come to the conclusion that the Listowel Kin Family’s annual Irish bash continues to be a huge draw for North Perth and the surrounding area. The attendance numbers simply speak for themselves.
South Bruce OPP welcomes new detachment operations manager – Staff Sgt. Deb McClure
Staff Sgt. Deb McClure joined the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment on Jan. 2 of this year. She assumes responsibility for policing operations in three municipal contracts and two municipal non-contract locations.
In Photos: 2024 Listowel Paddy fest
Alex Flanagan, Janessa Schott, Pam Cullen and Danica Zwep
F.E. Madill students participate in ‘Living Library’ project
F.E. Madill Librarian Anne Guay held a Living Library project at the high school on Feb. 28 to connect students with individuals in their community with whom they would not usually have the chance to interact.
Walkerton unable to mount comeback in Game 4 of Pollock quarter-finals
WALKERTON – Playoff junior hockey in Walkerton came to an unceremonious end on March 6, as the Capitals were swept out of the Pollock Division quarter-finals at the hands of the Fergus Whalers with a 5-2 loss in Game 4.
Peabody holds meeting with MPP Rick Byers on long-term care
BRUCE COUNTY – Chris Peabody, warden of Bruce County, met with Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP and parliamentary assistant to the finance minister, Rick Byers, on Tuesday, March 12.
Area nursing shortages continue to be an issue
SOUTH BRUCE-GREY – The March 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors had little that was new regarding the ongoing temporary ER closures, especially in Durham and Chesley.
