If readers ever want to know what conditions are like in third world countries, talk to Jean Aitcheson, a retired Perth County Farmer, from Downie Township, but more importantly a long time registered nurse at Stratford General Hospital.
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Brockton to lease former MTO facility for use by parks and recreation
WALKERTON - Brockton’s parks and recreation department will be able to utilize the former Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Yard facility for storage of equipment including machinery, garbage bins, horticultural supplies and more.
The Lions Club of Wingham were out in force (and costume) on Feb. 28
The Lions Club of Wingham were out in force on Feb. 28, braving the cold to collect bags upon bags…
Atwood United Church Sunday School donates $1,310 to Elma Township Public School breakfast program
ATWOOD - The Atwood United Church Sunday School donated $1,310 to the Elma Township Public School breakfast program.
The Avonbank Cheese and Butter Manufacturing Company
An event that proved to be of lasting importance to the Avonbank community occurred in 1873 when…
Donations to X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative
Weiss Drive Subdivision Ltd. and Formosa Country Christmas committee present WDHF’s X-ray Fundraising Committee members with $5,000 donations in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative
Brockton mayor confirms tender process underway for hospice
WALKERTON - Regarding events happening at the municipal level, Mayor Chris Peabody said he is pleased to see Brockton moving forward with the sale of land for affordable housing in East Ridge.
Councillor questions arsenic level in Gowanstown water; North Perth staff indicate levels not a safety concern
LISTOWEL - According to North Perth’s Manager of Environmental Services Mark Hackett, the level of arsenic in the Gowanstown Drinking Water System is not a concern for safety, and the municipality will continue to monitor its levels.
Council approves 51-home draft plan of subdivision for East Ridge area
WALKERTON - The public meeting for the draft plan of subdivision in the East Ridge area of Walkerton on Feb. 24 was relatively brief, with no comments other than from council members.
Police investigate Hanover stabbing; OPP warn about inspection fraud
LONDON - West Region Ontario Provincial Police are alerting businesses across southwestern Ontario following an investigation by the Oxford OPP.
Capitals take two games to overtime, lose Bulldogs series 4-2
WALKERTON - After tying the Kincardine Bulldogs at two games apiece, the Walkerton Capitals were eliminated from the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) playoffs over the weekend, with the Bulldogs claiming the series four games to two. The series final doesn’t tell the whole story, though, as...
Whitecaps down Midwest 49ers 10-3 in Lucknow in minor hockey action
Midwestern Newspapers follows minor hockey cation for the week of Feb. 23 to March 1.
Ironmen lose final game of the post-season after five overtime periods
Players, goaltenders and staff for the Wingham Ironmen did not want to give up on their season, pushing the squad’s fourth and final game to five overtime periods before losing 5-4 to the Hanover Barons on Feb. 27.
Resolution sparks discussion about farmland protection versus growth at South Bruce meeting
A resolution from Prince Edward County resulted in South Bruce Council members debating the importance of protecting agricultural land versus the need for space to grow the community.
Westario sale to ERTH Power pushes on, details discussed by council
The sale of Westario Power Inc. is continuing, as told to South Bruce Council by Walter Malcolm, President and CEO of the company.
