LISTOWEL - An outgoing manager who was always there for both customers and staff, Murray McKone spent the past 22 years getting to know the Food Basics community, a statement on behalf of the staff at the Listowel Food Basics notes.
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County submits comments on Rural Action Plan
WALKERTON - Bruce County Council voted to submit comments, as amended, to the federal government, which is seeking input on improving rural programs.
Southeast Surge U12A squad takes top spot in Silver Stick finals
VAUGHAN - The U12A Southeast Surge travelled to Vaughan earlier this month to compete in the 39th annual International Silver Stick Final, coming home with the trophy.
U18 Predators win Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament
ORANGEVILLE - The Central Perth U18 Girls won the Orangeville Tigers Sweetheart Tournament on Jan. 25.
Cyclones take victory over Waterloo Siskins
To secure a 4-2 victory over Waterloo, Jack O’Donnell scored a last time with about 40 second left of the game on an empty net, assisted by Harris.
Rotary Lottery winners
Winners of the third Walkerton Rotary 2026 draw
Senior card scores
WALKERTON - Euchre was played at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Mike Crawford appointed Brockton’s new councillor
WALKERTON - Brockton has a new member of council, appointed at a special meeting on Jan. 22.
The 1926 Stratford poultry show
In this image from the collections at Stratford-Perth Archives, you can see a little girl feeding her chickens. Emma and Will Soeder of 216 Huron Street in Stratford sent this photo postcard of their daughter to their cousins to wish them a Happy New Year in the early 1900s. There were many chicken
Therapy dogs help students deal with exam-time stress
WALKERTON - Exam time means stress for many high school students.
Cold temperature warning for Huron Perth
HURON/PERTH - A period of very cold wind chills was expected in Huron Perth on Jan. 27.
Snowmobile safety week highlighted the need for respect and awareness on Ontario’s trails
International Snowmobile Safety Week, celebrated earlier this month, provided a timely reminder for farmers, landowners and snowmobile riders that winter recreation and farm safety are closely connected.
County approves $300,000 to North Huron for Blyth child care
Huron County Council has approved $300,000 for the North Huron Child Care expansion in Blyth, bringing the total for the job to $1.2 million with an eye for more next year.
Capitals’ games cancelled, returning Friday
Inclement weather resulted in two contests of the Walkerton Capitals three-game homestand being cancelled over the weekend.
Wingham Ironmen win, lose and cancel games over the weekend
The Wingham Ironmen claimed a win and a loss over the weekend, while the squad’s Friday night game in Walkerton was won by the weather.
