Royal Canadian Legion branches met recently at Owen Sound for the District C Senior Team Darts Tournament.
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And the pitch…
The 11U Walkerton OBA squad was on the road for a minor baseball matchup with Listowel on May 31, with the Capitals coming up just short in a tight 9-8 loss. Pictured: Pitcher Finn Heaney deals from the mound at Listowel’s Jackson Park.
Martin takes second at OFSAA
Harley Martin started her high school journey to the OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletics Association) track and field championships at the BAA (Bluewater Athletic Association) competition in Kincardine on May 12.
Bruce County’s paramedic services receives special donation from women’s institutes
Bruce County Paramedic Services would like to thank the 10 Bruce County District Women’s Institute branches and the Kincardine Sunset Quilters for their generous donation of 41 pediatric support bags, each containing a knitted or quilted blanket, a teddy bear, and a children’s book.
Bruce County receives Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System funding
Bruce County has received $3,212,097 in Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) System funding for 2022.
Painting by local artist commissioned for Indigenous History Month
In honour of Indigenous History Month, Bruce County unveiled its latest commissioned artwork, a piece by local Indigenous artist Brent Henry entitled Survivor Number Three, that will be prominently displayed at the Walkerton Administration Centre.
Gutsy Walk raises $24K
Mayor Chris Peabody was among the participants in the Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, on Sunday, June 5 at Walkerton District Community School. The group’s website indicates $24,369.78 was raised.
Still time to register a team for Golf Fore Hospice
It’s the time of year when thoughts turn to long days on the fairways – in fact, the longest day of the year, golfing with friends, raising funds for a cause that will benefit the entire community.
Elmwood Fire Department hosts touch-a-truck, breakfast
The Elmwood Fire Department hosted a “Touch-A-Truck” event and breakfast on Saturday, June 4.
For the birds!
An enthusiastic group of visitors from the 24th annual Huron Fringe Birding Festival got a special tour of Brockton’s Greenock Swamp last week. The festival offers an incredible 90-plus events over two four-day weekends in late May and early June each year. Hundreds of individuals attend this festiv
Enjoy a summer of fun in Cargill
Cargill promises to be a busy place this summer, with festivities beginning on the Canada Day weekend.
‘Friends of Saugeen Municipal Airport’ group forms
Saugeen Municipal Airport is proud to announce a new partnership with a new volunteer-based group, named Friends of Saugeen Municipal Airport.
Why the low voter turnout?
If you voted in the provincial election that saw Doug Ford elected to a second straight majority, you were in the minority.
Waetchers make donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall project
The front stairs at Victoria Jubilee Hall are a step closer to being updated, thanks to a personal $3,000 donation from Rhonda and Fred Waechter. The steps have stood the test of time, but after almost a century, are in need of replacement – a $40,000 project. From the left, top row, are Bob McCullo
