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The Walkerton Legion looked like the North Pole on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, when children were treated to breakfast with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus.

FORMOSA – A dusting of snow added to the charm of this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The largest Christmas light show in the area, with over five kilometres of exhibits and displays, had something for everyone. And good weather brought the crowds, eager to take in the enchantment

Council voted in favour of a fire department purchase that will involve incurring $97,000 debt, prior to 2024 budget deliberations.

With Christmas just around the corner, Bruce County Social Services received a huge helping hand from the Second Hand Rose Shop in Walkerton. With community partners Huron Tractor and many others, the shop uses profits to buy gifts for children. Social services provides them with basic informatio

The Ontario Health Coalition has just released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”

Alex McGillivray doesn’t overly consider himself a power hitter, but there’s no arguing that the Durham native is a clutch hitter after he tagged a two-run home run at the U18 World Softball Cup (WSC) in Mexico to lead Team Canada to the bronze medal.

The Lucknow Lancers have picked up their second win of the Ontario Elite Hockey League season, following a 4-1 victory over the Erin Outlaws at home on Dec. 3.

The Wingham Ironmen served as hosts of the Regional Silver Stick U11 ‘B’ and ‘C’ tournaments last week at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. Wingham went 3-1 overall in the C Division, making it to the tournament semifinals before falling 5-1 to runnerup Mount Forest on Sunday.

The Wingham Ironmen made the most of the lone game on its weekend docket, skating to a 6-3 win over the Flyers in Goderich on Saturday night.

The Lucknow-Wingham 86ers U11 C squad captured the Pink on the Rink championship in South Huron over the weekend, defeating South Huron 2-1 in the championship game. Pictured are, back row (from left): Sarah McLean, Myla Vaughn, Malynne Henry, Dennis McLean, Bryn Devos, Jenna McLean, Amber Ricicia,

Jim Gowland, chair of the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC), provided South Bruce council with the CLC’s third quarter update on Nov. 28.

Howick Reeve Doug Harding, among other members of the community, bid farewell to Howick Treasurer Brenda Weishar at an open house event on Nov. 30 hosted at the municipal office.

Just a few minutes’ drive outside of town on Jamestown Road, sitting back a decent piece from the road, is the Wingham Golf and Curling Club (WGCC).

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) wrapped up its education program for the final time, bidding farewell to Nancy Griffin, program co-ordinator, who has inspired a fascination with the environment in generations of participants, including some of the current SVCA staff.

The Maitland Conservation Foundation (MCF) works in partnership with Maitland Conservation (MC) to raise funds for various watershed projects. The Foundation is in the second year of its five-year ‘Inspired by Nature’ fundraising campaign to raise $650,000.