Join Bruce County’s Paramedic Services and their local 911 Emergency Service partners for Stuff-The-Ambulance Holiday Food Drives across the region this December. All donations will be given to the local food banks.
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Optimists host ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Walkerton
The Walkerton Legion was taken over by tiny elves and children on their best behaviour on Saturday, as the Optimists hosted Santa and Mrs. Claus for a community breakfast. (Above) A hearty breakfast was a treat for kids and their parents – and the occasional elf.
Walkerton Knights of Columbus make donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Walkerton Knights of Columbus presented a cheque for $3,000 to assist with the stair replacement project at Victoria Jubilee Hall. Participating in the cheque presentation are Jim Bohnert and Wayne Schnurr.
Rotary Club of Walkerton donates to Saugeen Hospice
This year’s July 16 garage tour, a fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice Inc. and the Rotary Clubs of Walkerton, Mildmay and Hanover, raised a total of $17,800. The three Rotary Clubs each donated their share back to Saugeen Hospice. Here, representatives from the garage owners, Rotarians and Saugeen Hospi
Rotary Club of Walkerton makes donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Rotary Club of Walkerton presented a cheque for $6,000 for Victoria Jubilee Hall’s new entrance stairs. The concrete stairs that were replaced, along with the columns and upper porch were thought to have been installed in the late 1920s and early 1930s, in place of the original 1897 wooden stair
CKNX Relief Truck campaign encourages more donations for Walkerton food bank
Starting on Nov. 28, volunteers at Walkerton Foodland, Mildmay Freshmart and Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer collected foodbank bags for the CKNX Relief Truck.
Enjoying Christmas lunch
Pictured enjoying the Christmas luncheon at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Walkerton are Rita Cunningham, Eleanor McLeod, Dorothy Frook and Marlene Bailey.
Local student’s pop tab collection breaks record
Some records are made to be broken. The previous world record for the most collected pop tabs was 3.6 million – a very large amount – but even so, a young boy from Walkerton has shattered this number with a very special collection of his.
Formosa Lions announce winners of home decoration contest
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, the Formosa Lions conducted the Home Decoration Contest, held in conjunction with the third annual Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) drive-thru event.
December activities at the Walkerton Library
The Bruce County Public Library has brought back Food for Fines.
Your health can’t wait
There’s a knock-knock joke often used in my home that you may be familiar with. I believe it originated on the series The Office. For time’s sake, you can check it out for yourself but the tag line I often hear repeated by my boys is this – “We wait for no one!”
Brockton mayor comments on last week’s fire in Walkerton
The community’s vulnerable population continues to be a key issue for Mayor Chris Peabody, especially in light of last week’s fire at the John Street apartments in Walkerton.
Chesley man arrested in Fergus, facing multiple charges
A Chesley man is facing multiple charges after being arrested by Wellington County OPP last month.
Council approves generator purchase for Mildmay-Carrrick Recreation Complex
Council has approved the purchase of an emergency generator for the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex.
Zoning amendment paves way for new townhomes in Mildmay
Council has approved a request to rezone a property in Mildmay to allow for the construction of seven townhomes geared toward seniors.
