2014 – The long winter was stretching the Perth County roads maintenance budget thin.
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U9 Mustangs go undefeated at WOAA year end tournament
The Upper Maitland Mustangs U9 HL squad went undefeated in the WOAA year end tournament at the Ripley Community Centre over the March 23-24 weekend.
Museum Musings book re-launch successful
John W. Pattison was a lifelong learner and teacher, his daughter Kate Vanderhorst told the attendees of the Museum Musings re-launch held at the Alice Munro Library on March 20.
Atwood Lions Stagette a success
The Atwood Lions Stagette was held on Saturday, March 23 at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, its second year running with proceeds going towards the refurbishment of the EMCC.
SVCA board looks at new provincial regulations coming into effect April 1
Erik Downing, Saugeen Conservation’s manager of environmental planning and regulations, gave an overview of recent changes made by the province to the Conservation Authorities Act.
Water Witch – the Saugeen steam queen
Fancy booking a cruise on the Saugeen River? Admittedly, there are no such cruises today, but there certainly were in the 19th century.
Walkerton Seniors Cards March 28 results
Euchre was enjoyed on Wednesday, March 20 at the library in Walkerton.
Drives fall just short in McLean Trophy bid
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives came within a couple goals of claiming the Hugh McLean Trophy for the Ontario Elite Hockey League’s consolation bracket, but fell just short in Game 7 against the Georgian Bay Applekings.
U13 Wingham win at WOAA championship
The U13 Wingham LL Yellow won the WOAA championship against the Owen Sound Jr. Attack Gold on Sunday, March 24, defeating them 10-2.
United Way sets new fundraising record
United Way Perth-Huron recently gathered at the Best Western Plus, Arden Park Hotel to celebrate the spirit of the Perth-Huron community. After a record-setting campaign that raised $2,345,792, it was time to recognize the donors, volunteers and organizations who enable the organization’s work acros
Early Easter at the Walkerton Legion
The Optimist Club’s focus is children having fun, and the little ones certainly did on Saturday, March 23 at the Easter bazaar held at the Walkerton Legion.
Walkerton Rotary Club’s seventh draw on March 21
The Walkerton Rotary Club held its seventh draw on March 21, with winners as follows: Donna Dentinger ($1,000), Matt Dahms ($500), Sally/Bob Parks ($300), Gord/Pauline Francis ($250), Mark/Carolyn Meyer ($200), and Jason Jackson ($150).
Listowel hospital obstetrics ward to close for six months
According to a March 25 release, the obstetrics department at the Listowel Memorial Hospital will be temporarily closed until mid-September 2024.
Renovations begin at Ripley Medical & Child Care Centre
The Township of Huron-Kinloss, in partnership with the Kincardine Family Health Team, Dr. Murray, the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey-Bruce, the County of Bruce, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) and the Province of Ontario, is excited to announce the renovation of the Ripley Medical and Chil
Brussels’ Adam Cousins – country star in the making
Being born and raised in the small town of Brussels, Adam Cousins is a poster boy for real small town living and country music stardom dreaming. His love and appreciation for music drove Cousins to pursue his passion for country music, and now being an exciting and emerging Canadian country talent,
