With spring around the corner, wedding season will soon be upon us. Brides and grooms will be getting ready for their big day. Dresses, suits or tuxes, flowers, and a venue will have all been chosen.
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Adults need to consider the future of the next generation
Our world is changing drastically and quickly. All of our lives are being impacted. After years of warnings from scientists, no one has changed, no country has changed. If you are reading this, you are likely an adult, and you are the one that needs to change to help my generation.
Fundraiser established for Atwood man paralyzed in March snowmobile accident
“It was just the biggest freak accident. I still don’t really know what went down, because we weren’t there. Shelby was with him but said the snow was kicked up when he was in front of her. Then he just vanished.”
Inaugural ‘Tastes of the World in North Perth’ a success
The Listowel Agricultural Society hosted its inaugural ‘Tastes of the World in North Perth’ on Sunday, April 23 at the Agricultural Hall, which featured 11 different countries offering a variety of multicultural culinary delights. The event also offered attendees the opportunity to learn about diffe
Milverton Lions break ground on Knollcrest Courtyard project
The Milverton Lions Club has broken ground on a project more than three years in the making.
$2.248M contract awarded for Elma Street West reconstruction
Council has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of a portion of Elma Street West in Listowel.
Vince Judge named Citizen of the Year
The council of the Municipality of North Perth marked the return of Volunteer Appreciation Night on Tuesday, April 18 for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood saw a great turnout from the community.
Brant Tract goes to the dogs, April 22
Green grass and soft rain on a hiking trail in southern Ontario aren’t what people usually think of when it comes to sled dog events.
WDCS students compete at Grade 5/6 girls tournament
The Walkerton District Community School Grade 5/6 girls’ basketball team had a great day at the Bluewater Tournament in Chesley. The girls played well as a team and were all quick learners. They improved throughout the day and were competitive in every game. They lost their second game by two points
Optimists host youth volleyball tournament
This past weekend, April 22 and 23, the Walkerton and District Optimist Club sponsored a youth grade 6-8 volleyball tournament. It ran both Saturday and Sunday and was organized by Mary Steffen, a teacher from ICS Formosa. It was a huge success and it seemed the youth enjoyed some extra time to play
Capitals announce new GM, head coach
The Walkerton Junior C Capitals have named a new general manager and head coach for the upcoming season.
Bruce County offering grants for non-profit organizations
Bruce County recognizes the role philanthropy plays in strengthening the community and that the benefits of such acts ultimately improve the quality of life for all residents. To support this recognition, the county has a community grant program that provides a mechanism for groups or organizations
Timing of new Provincial Policy Statement impacts county’s Official Plan implementation timeline
The timing of the release of the draft Provincial Policy Statement throws the county’s plans for meetings on its new Official Plan into question.
Chesley and District Horticultural Society hosts District 8 AGM
On an unseasonably warm Saturday, April 15, Klages Mill in Chesley was the site for Ontario Horticultural Association’s District 8 annual general meeting.
