Although most snowmobile trails in the province still remain closed, enough snow has fallen in this area to get snowmobile enthusiasts onto local trails – evidenced by the roar of the machines heading to a Walkerton gas station.
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Walkerton Legion makes donation to curling club
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 Walkerton recently presented a cheque to the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the curling club was Randy Purves. From the left are Jon Critchfield, Ron Lamont, Phil Englishman, Purves, Rich Henry, Rick Clayfield, and Wally Halliday.
Bruce County council hears staff update on housing supply, affordability
The message in the county’s community development office update on housing supply and affordability was clear – all but the higher income categories will have a problem with affordability in ownership or rental, but the county has a plan to deal with that.
Brockton takes initial look at 2024 draft budget
Brockton council took its first look at the draft 2024 budget during a special meeting on Jan. 16.
Saugeen Conservation adopts 2024 budget at AGM
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) had a busy and successful year, with plenty of challenges in 2023; 2024 promises more of the same.
Ice oval opens (briefly) in Walkerton
The Brockton skating trail, at the new location on the ball diamonds behind the Walkerton arena, is open, as weather permits. Following a week of extreme cold and snow, conditions weren’t the best, but the warmer temperatures and a hint of sunshine Sunday brought out skaters eager to try the trail –
IN PHOTOS: 2024 Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days
The 39th annual Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree went off without a hitch last weekend, despite the snowy weather. Thirty-six teams from across the region braved the cold to travel to the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
LDSS Lightning girls settle for tie versus South Huron
Another tight-checking matchup in Huron-Perth Athletics varsity girls’ hockey action last week resulted in another point in the standings for the LDSS Lightning, who played to a 1-1 tie with the South Huron Panthers on Jan. 10.
U13C Predators have strong showing at Huntsville Girls Tournament
The U13 Central Perth Predators C girls participated in the Huntsville Girls Annual Hockey Tournament on Jan. 12-14. The team went 2-1 in round robin pool play, beating the Lindsay Lynx and Stittsville Rockets. Central Perth lost to the Orillia Hawks in its final round robin matchup, but advanced to
LDSS girls’ volleyball teams in action
Both the LDSS junior and senior girls’ volleyball squads were in regular season action against a pair of Huron-Perth Athletics opponents on Jan. 11 in Listowel. The seniors (2-4) took down Central Huron in straight sets (25-21, 25-14) before falling to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School later in
Cyclones grab three points following home-and-home clash for first with Kings
If last weekend’s home-and-home matchup with the Elmira Sugar Kings could be considered a measuring stick of sorts for the Listowel Cyclones, then all signs point to the local club being a true contender for the Midwestern Conference crown as the 2023-24 GOJHL season marches on towards its conclusio
Listowel musician, business owner releases second EP
Jevon Coxon has taken inspiration in the wise words of many people over the years.
North Perth home sales on upward trend
The real estate market in North Perth is showing signs of an upward trend following a fourth straight month of solid sales.
Pet peeves
Do you have any pet peeves? You know, those things that people do that get under your skin and annoy you. I believe I hear or experience pet peeves every day.
Shame and stigma
Friends, In his book entitled In Arabian Nights, author Tahir Shah wrote, “Stories are a communal currency of humanity.” In the sharing of stories we learn. Validate. Heal. Grow. And come together.
