Steve Hammell, mayor of Arran-Elderslie, had a message for the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC).
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South Bruce Grey Health Centre announces another round of temporary ER closures
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced another round of temporary emergency department (ED) closures affecting hospitals in Walkerton and Durham, in addition to the extended closure already announced for Chesley.
Bruce County a step closer to implementing development charges
County Coun. Don Murray, Huron-Kinloss, expressed a general concern about Bruce County imposing development charges: municipalities like his, on the border with a county (such as Huron) that has no development charges, will be at a substantial disadvantage.
Still a lot of summer left
There’s still a lot of summer left, to enjoy all sorts of activities including kayaking down the beautiful Saugeen River.
1953 was truly a banner year for Atwood’s bantam and midget boys’ baseball squads
1953 was truly a banner year for Atwood’s bantam and midget boys’ baseball squads – 70 years ago this September, both teams captured their respective Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) championships.
Listowel 15U WOBA1 Legionnaires open postseason with a win
The Listowel 15U WOBA1 Legionnaires hosted the Kincardine Cardinals in a playoff tilt at John Bell South Diamond on Aug. 31. Listowel won the postseason opener, 5-1.
North Perth’s Coombs represents U.S. at international softball tournament in Italy
The opportunity to play softball abroad doesn’t come around every day. Neither does the chance to suit up for the likes of a national squad.
Three local ladies vying for title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador
Three individuals are vying for the title of 2023-24 Howick-Turnberry Fair Ambassador.
N.E.A.T. meet at Monkton Diner
It’s not every day that you see a retired farmer from the New Hamburg area set off on a two-hour tractor trek to enjoy breakfast with his friends at a country restaurant in Monkton. Laverne Gingerich, 83, driving his 1945 WC Allis Chalmers, did exactly that when he drove to the Monkton Diner recentl
Onam Celebration held in Listowel, Aug. 19
Onam Celebration 2023 was an event organized by North Perth Malayali Samajam, a community of immigrants from the southern Indian state of Kerala with over 50 families residing in the Municipality of North Perth and nearby. The event was held on Aug. 19 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex and inaugura
Fire department responds to Britton barn fire, Aug. 21
North Perth fire crews responded to a barn fire near Britton on Line 82, on the afternoon of Aug. 21. The fire originated from a tractor and spread to the nearby barn. All of the livestock was evacuated safely. Damage estimates are unknown at this time.
United Way campaign kicks off in Listowel, Sept. 15
September means back to school for many, but the change in the calendar also means the return of United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH)’s annual campaign. To celebrate, the organization is kicking off in style in Listowel on Friday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at Ward & Uptigrove.
Listowel Memorial Park playground replacement to commence in 2024
Following North Perth council’s awarding of a request for proposal (RFP) during its Aug. 28 regular meeting, Listowel Memorial Park’s 20-year-old playground structure will be replaced next year.
Local businesses host barbecue for MAP59 project
A joint effort by the Listowel Scotiabank and Watson’s Home Hardware locations saw some valuable dollars raised for the ongoing MAP59 campaign through a community barbecue on Aug. 31, a project that will see a new park space and memorial erected on the former site of Listowel Memorial Arena.
1951 Stratford Fall Fair had all the trimmings
The Stratford Beacon Herald covered all three days of the 1951 Stratford Fall Fair, which was known for many “firsts” that year.
