The Walkerton Capitals U15 OWHL BB team won the Tournament of Heroes in Whitby over the weekend, defeating the Central York Panthers 1-0 in the championship game. Pictured, front row (from left): Trainer Ann Rahn, Brooke Metcalfe, Caleigh Grubb, Chloe Albers, Myah Tupling, Amelia Steele, Jaycee John
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U11 Capitals win Regional ‘C’ Silver Stick in Wingham
Out of the 13 U11 ‘C’ squads taking part in the latest instalment of the Regional Silver Stick tournament, only one would be left standing by the time the playoff round concluded on Dec. 3 in Wingham.
Region’s unemployment rate jumps slightly
In November, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.7 per cent. The provincial unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 5.7 per cent, both unadjusted for seasonality.
Waterloo man arrested for Hanover home invasion
The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) arrested a man who faces a number of charges, including those related to a home invasion in Hanover.
Neyaashiinigmiing councillor holds memorial walk, two youth missing for 30 years remembered
On Oct. 22, 1993, teenagers Leslie Jones (a.k.a. Leslie Waukey) and Shawn Jones (a.k.a. Shawn Steven Lee Freeman) left Neyaashiinigmiing to go to a dance in Lion’s Head and never came home.
‘Miscommunication in pricing’
Council has rescinded a motion from the Nov. 14 meeting, and awarded the tender for a protective covering for the air conditioning unit at the Formosa Community Centre to a different contractor.
Rotary Club makes donation to Walkerton trail
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently presented a $2,000 donation to the Municipality of Brockton for the Saugeen Rotary Trail. Pictured, from left: Don Moore, Rotary Club secretary; Colleen Gillis, Brockton’s community services director; and Tom Traversy, Rotary Club president.
Saugeen Toastmasters celebrate 17 years with program expansion
Saugeen Toastmasters, a thriving local chapter of Toastmasters International, proudly celebrates its 17th anniversary with an important announcement: the enhancement of the innovative Pathways education program.
Meadow Ridge Maple makes donation to food bank
Donna and Jim Fischer of Meadow Ridge Maple (Fischer Lind Farms) recently presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured: Donna Fischer, right, presents the cheque to Dianne Waram of the Walkerton and District Food Bank.
Local business makes donations to Bruce County Paramedic Services, Walkerton Fire Dept.
Two local emergency services got a helping hand in the form of donations from Marvin Freiburger and Sons Inc.
Santa visits Cargill for popular breakfast event
Sunday, Dec. 3, in Cargill was the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a tasty brunch while little ones told Santa what they want to find under the tree this Christmas.
Walkerton Legion judges record number of entries for poster, literary contests
Walkerton Legion Branch 102 members judged a record number of entries for its Remembrance Poster and Literary competitions this year. Pictured are Branch 102 1st Vice-President Phil Englishman and Veterans and Seniors Chair Jon Critchfield, with fellow judge Cheryl Van Oene in the background. First
Peabody: Hosting agreement for battery project ‘a good template’ moving forward
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that he views council’s recent decision to endorse the Alectra/Convergent application for a battery electrical storage system facility as involving “a good template for other energy projects.”
Walkerton Optimist Club hosts Breakfast with Santa
The Walkerton Legion looked like the North Pole on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, when children were treated to breakfast with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus.
Visiting a winter wonderland: Formosa Country Christmas
FORMOSA – A dusting of snow added to the charm of this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The largest Christmas light show in the area, with over five kilometres of exhibits and displays, had something for everyone. And good weather brought the crowds, eager to take in the enchantment
