Euchre results for Wednesday, Feb. 21 at the Walkerton Library for the seniors were first place Marilyn Spitzig, Doug Fleet in second, and Helen Fischer in third. Wayne Dickison was low. Draw winners were Jim Bolton, Judy Peeling, and Deb Wilhelm.
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Capitals to face Whalers in first round of PJHL playoffs
The 2023-24 PJHL regular season is a wrap for the Walkerton Capitals, and the local junior squad has drawn the Fergus Whalers in the first round of the post-season.
Amanda Martinez thrills Victoria Jubilee Hall audience with ‘magical’ performance
The Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) was the perfect venue to showcase the silky voice of singer-songwriter Amanda Martinez.
Campaign Chair leads the way in CT scanner campaign
Foxton Fuels has donated $100,000 to the Wingham & District Hospital Foundation’s Caring Together capital campaign for a CT scanner. Mark Foxton is currently serving as the Caring Together campaign chair and his wife, Lisa Hearnden, is a long-time director on the board of the Wingham & District Hosp
Free parking happens only in Monopoly
The “free parking” square on the Monopoly board tends to be a favourite, especially for those whose opponents like to pile houses and hotels on their properties, and rake in horrendously huge rents – almost like real life.
Perth County welcomes new CEMC
CAO Lori Wolfe introduced Adam McGaw to Perth County council during its Feb. 15 meeting. McGaw joins the county in the role of Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) from the Ontario Ministry of Health, and previously from the Ontario Ministry of Children and Social Services.
Brussels church contributes $10K to Listowel It Takes A Village location
On Feb. 16, St. John’s Anglican Church in Brussels donated $10,000 to It Takes A Village (ITAV) in Listowel.
County writes off $36K in unpaid fines last year
Perth County council approved writing off over $36,000 in unpaid fines at its Feb. 15 meeting.
Council wants to shave more off 2024 operating budget
South Bruce council directed staff to take another look at reserves to potentially reduce the 2024 tax rate, following discussion during the Feb. 13 council meeting.
World Day of Prayer set for March 1
Everyone is welcome to attend the Listowel Mennonite Church on Friday, March 1 and services held in over 1,000 communities across Canada to help recognize the 2024 World Day of Prayer.
LDSS girls’ varsity hockey club win, tie at home
The LDSS girls’ varsity hockey club had a productive pair of outings on Feb. 14 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex,
Saugeen Conservation: Public will have access to water quality and flood data through SVCA website
FORMOSA – The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors got an advance look at a new tool that will soon be made available to the public on the SVCA website.
Concession 10 in South Bruce part of Durham Street bridge truck detour south route
Adam Stanley, director of transportation and environmental services for Bruce County, and Chris Clark, lead consultant with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., attended the Feb. 13 meeting of South Bruce council to provide an update on the alternate truck routes now in use until repairs can be done to
Wingham residents celebrate Shrove Tuesday with pancake dinner
St. Trinity Anglican Church hosted a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner on Feb. 13 with yummy pancakes, sausages, juice and dessert, with a particular highlight of real maple syrup.
Midwestern Newspapers receives 16 provincial award nominations, Feb. 13
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) announced the finalists for its 2023 Better Newspapers Competition awards on Feb. 13, with Midwestern Newspapers receiving 16 nominations across a number of categories.
