Council here voted in a new deputy mayor for the next two years, Councillor Nigel Van Dyk, effective Jan. 2025.
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Basketeers campaign a success with 130 baskets donated
The Stratford and Perth County Basketeers campaign wrapped up last week, with a total of 130 laundry baskets filled with personal and household necessities and $1,200 in gift cards donated to Emily Murphy House and The Optimism Place.
Peabody comments on OP update
BROCKTON - The agenda for the final meeting of the year for Bruce County council on Dec. 19 contains a number of items of interest to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody.
Marie McKertcher awarded Silver Quill by NMC
After enjoying a turkey dinner at her company Christmas party on Dec. 6, Marie McKertcher was presented with a Silver Quill Award by Midwestern Newspapers Publisher Dave Adsett.
AMDSB students surpass provincial averages in Specialist High Skills Major participation, completion
HURON-PERTH - Local schools have garnered a good reputation in the trades industry, however, the latest stat associated with Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) participation and completion will only further benefit it.
History on tape: A turnip for Christmas
You know the line in “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore … “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.”
Catholic School Board announces new Superintendent of Education
HURON/PERTH - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board is pleased to announce that Mr. Sean McDade, current Principal at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Goderich, has been appointed to the position of Superintendent of Education, commencing Jan. 2025.
HPPH to annually commemorate Indigenous dates of significance
At its recent Dec. 13 board meeting, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) pulled a staff report out of the agenda for discussion.
Walkerton hospital foundation outlines new recognition program for SBGHC board members
WALKERTON - Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s executive director Brittany Hawkins and chair Sharon Kramer-Dales described a new way for proud families to recognize their newborn “stars” and to raise funds for the hospital.
Nineteenth annual Toys for Tots program a success once again
WALKERTON - It is the season of giving, and the local community has shown how generous they can be!
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week returns for its 59th consecutive year
ELMWOOD - The 59th annual Grey Bruce Farmers conference and tradeshow will be held at the Elmwood Community Centre between Jan. 8 to 14, 2025.
Naughty, nice or inexplicable
Santa Claus has had a pretty busy season so far.
Message to all who make Christmas merry and bright
This is the time of year that makes it or breaks it for many merchants. They count on holiday shoppers to edge them into the black for the year.
Knitting Tree a warm success
BROCKTON - Walkerton Herald-Times readers once again contributed their knitting and crocheting to making this Christmas a warm one for everyone in the community.
North Perth seeking more information about Mental Health Community Action Group
PERTH COUNTY - North Perth Council is seeking more information regarding a West Perth proposed Mental Health Community Action Group before agreeing to participate.
