FORMOSA – The Formosa Lions Club report the final fundraising tally for their Walk for Dog Guides, held on May 31, was $1,710.
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Walkerton Seniors cards results
WALKERTON - There was no euchre played on Wednesday, July 1 at the Walkerton library as it was Canada Day.
Brick leading in singles crokinole play
SCONE – Results from Scone Crokinole June 24 singles and July 1 doubles.
John A. Macdonald’s perilous adventure on the Ploughboy
It all began as a pleasure excursion.
Three candidates filed for South Bruce council, nomination period ends August 21
SOUTH BRUCE - The unofficial list of candidates for the 2026 South Bruce municipal election remains sparse as of early July, with only a handful of people having filed nomination papers and several council positions still without candidates.
Council advised to extend insurance
TEESWATER - A six-month insurance policy extension was recommended to South Bruce council after reviewed options for adjusting the municipality’s insurance renewal cycle found that an 18-month term would likely not be workable across all coverages.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 9 Turnbacks
From July 4, 1990
We are Canadian and proud of it
Canada Day usually triggers a burst of new bits of info that will probably make their way into a trivia competition at some point.
South Bruce approves payment for drainage project omitted from budgets
TEESWATER - South Bruce council has approved payment of a $140,525.42 invoice for drainage improvement work on the Metcalfe-Wright Municipal Drain after staff reported the expense had been left out of the municipality’s capital budgets following an oversight.
Two ladies competing for title of 2026-2027 Listowel Fair Ambassador
LISTOWEL – Listowel Agricultural Society announces the running of the 2026 fair ambassador…
Pickin’ by the Pond delights crowd with great country music
CARGILL – “We hit the ball out of the park!” commented event co-chair Cyndy Abell. This year’s Pickin’ by the Pond, July 2-5, had the crowd up and dancing to the best in country music despite some minor weather challenges.
County applies for province’s development charge reduction program
WALKERTON – Development charges (DCs) were implemented as a way to take the burden of paying for new development off the shoulders of current taxpayers.
Brockton development booming
WALKERTON – Anyone who has observed a lot of activity regarding economic development in Brockton recently isn’t mistaken.
New 2026 Explore Perth County brochure highlights experiences worth the detour
PERTH COUNTY – From vineyard sunsets and goat socials to bakery trails, scenic cycling routes, and farmyard animal encounters, Perth County is filled with unexpected experiences waiting to be found along its quiet country roads.
Perth-Wellington senior programs receive provincial funds
PERTH-WELLINGTON – Three senior programs in Perth-Wellington will receive provincial Seniors Community Grants, totalling $75,000 in funding to help bring seniors together.
