The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 769 Centennaires will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 1 from 5-8 p.m at the Royal Canadian Legion in Listowel (535 Elizabeth St. E.).
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North Perth council talks capital projects
At its most recent budget meeting on March 22, North Perth council broke down by department the planned capital expenditures to be included in the 2023 budget.
Market Garden Park construction set to begin next week, finish by July
Construction of the Market Garden Park in downtown Walkerton is set to begin next week, with an anticipated opening date of July 2023.
South Bruce chooses makeup of delegation for Finland trip
Council has decided how the group of 10 people representing South Bruce on an educational tour to Finland will be made up.
Bruce County appoints Christine MacDonald deputy CAO
Christine MacDonald has been named the deputy chief administrative officer of Bruce County, effective March 23.
Walkerton U13 Girls HL win bronze at WOAA year-end tournament
The Walkerton U13 Girls HL squad won bronze at their year-end WOAA tournament on Sunday with a 2-1 win over Wingham-Lucknow. Pictured, front row (from left): Aleena Kelly, Olivia Simpson, Ava Doucet, Emma Wilken, Cheyenne Berfelz. Middle row: Hayden Chantler, Avery Batte, Payten Lorley, Abby Merchan
Conservation Authority launches public survey to improve accessibility
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has announced the launch of a public survey aimed at understanding and improving accessibility across its properties, website, the permit process, watershed report cards and more.
Bruce County: Long-term care homes should not be financially penalized by things beyond their control
The long-term care homes committee of management has approved a letter to be sent to the minister of long-term care regarding occupancy. Copies will be forwarded to local MPPs.
Eight Bruce County businesses successful in completing Starter Company Plus program
Jeff Loney, manager of economic development, announced that eight Bruce County-area entrepreneurs have each been awarded a $5,000 microgrant to support their small business through the Starter Company Plus program.
Report presented on parking lot situation at Brockton Child Care Centre
When the Brockton Child Care Centre was constructed at St. Teresa School in Walkerton, the parking area met the needs of both school and daycare. It doesn’t now.
St. Joseph’s Aid Society holds annual meeting
Conrad Van Eyken, acting president of the St. Joseph’s Aid Society, welcomed members to the March 20 annual meeting and opened with a prayer. Because of COVID there has been no annual meeting since 2019, and those minutes were now accepted and carried, and the 2022 financial report was read, accepte
Formosa Country Christmas makes donation to Salvation Army
It was Christmas all over again for the Salvation Army in Hanover. Carl Zettel (second from left), and Shannon Wood (far right) with Formosa Country Christmas (FCC), donated $1,500 to this incredible cause. “We were very pleased that we could share some of our proceeds with such a great organization
It all started with a letter
It all started with a letter dated Oct. 10, 1968.
Cure for Saugeen ice jams: dynamite
When a major ice jam breaks on the greatest river of Bruce County – the Saugeen River – the huge blocks of ice can be devastating, an irresistible force sweeping away all in its path, including docks, bridges and dams.
Be patient for glory
It’s no secret that I’m not the most patient person, especially with myself. I can appreciate anyone who, like me, wrestles with wanting results right now but has to wait – and work – for them instead.
