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Walkerton Rotary makes $10K donation to tennis, pickleball court project

Submitted November 29, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently presented a $10,000 cheque to Brockton’s Community Services Director, Colleen Gillis, for the tennis/pickleball courts and $2,500 for the Saugeen Rotary Trail. The $10,000 is part of the Rotary Club’s $25,000 commitment to the project. Pictured for the tennis/pi

Elmwood hosts annual tree lighting event

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The annual tree lighting event in Elmwood was perfectly timed – snow began to fall on Sunday afternoon, adding to the ambiance of the event.

Brockton wants to see numbers regarding Municipal Innovation Council

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Council continues to question the value of the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) – not the concept, but the numbers.

Discussion heated during second public meeting for proposed battery electricity storage project

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

As of press time, there was still a question of whether Brockton council would vote to support Alectra/Convergent’s application to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for a battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill.

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Santa Claus Parade

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Glittering floats, giant trucks bedecked with lights, firefighters collecting food for the food bank, costumed walkers handing out candy to the little ones and a grandparent or two, crowds of smiling faces and holiday music combined into an hour-long parade to welcome the star of the show, Santa, in

Bruce County Public Library holds workshop to help seniors protect themselves from fraud

Pauline Kerr November 29, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Bruce County Public Library held a fraud prevention workshop for seniors on Nov. 7. The virtual presentation was available both online and at the Chesley and Port Elgin branches.

Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep win pair of tournaments

Submitted November 29, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen U15 Rep team are in the midst of a successful season, having two tournament wins in November. The squad won the Georgian Shores Fall Classic, held Nov. 10-12, and followed that up by winning the consolation championship at the Clinton Optimist Tournament, Nov. 24-26, with a 4-0 w

Lancers come up short against Winterhawks

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Lucknow Lancers scored three goals in the third period; however, it was too little, too late as the Saugeen Shore Winterhawks used its early scoring power to skate away with a 7-4 win in Lucknow on Saturday night.

Ironmen drop weekend tests to finish 2-4-1-1 in November

Dan McNee November 29, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen will likely be happy to see the turn of the calendar into December, as the club’s tumultuous November schedule came to a close this past weekend with two more losses.

Schuett Furniture and Appliances revitalize storefront to match business goals

Tyler Robinson November 29, 2023Business, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In 1906, the Schuett family started Schuett Furniture and Appliances to service Mildmay and the surrounding communities.

Ginn to serve another term on SWIFT board

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Jim Ginn will once again represent Huron County on the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) board of directors.

Morris-Turnberry council approves request for McArthur Drain improvements

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A proposed drainage improvement project at a local farm is slow to get moving due to a lack of communication from Hydro One, according to Morris-Turnberry staff.

Howick hires new deputy treasurer

Kelsey Bent November 29, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

At the Nov. 21 council meeting, the Township of Howick hired a new deputy treasurer, as well as a seasonal, full-time public works equipment operator/labourer, and day camp counsellor for the before- and after-school program.

Council meetings to remain ‘status quo’ in Morris-Turnberry

Mike Wilson November 29, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After reviewing a lengthy report and discussion, council has opted to maintain the “status quo” for council meetings.

RTO, Goderich Lions partner to help Ukrainian refugees

Submitted November 29, 2023Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Following a successful spring clothing drive for Ukrainian refugees by retired teachers and education workers in Huron-Perth, RTO District 9 discovered there were other urgent needs for Ukrainians struggling to get a foothold in our area.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Panthers senior beach volleyball wrap-up

LISTOWEL – Panthers senior girls volleyball teams played their final beach volleyball games…

See all Listowel area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Teeswater arena roof repair approved as council opts for lower-cost fix

TEESWATER – A lower-cost roof repair will move ahead at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre after council approved a $37,940 project that addresses current leaks while keeping the door open for a larger replacement if provincial funding is approved.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors

OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Here we go again with the value of the Sunshine List

If you read last week’s Listowel Banner you will have seen that North Perth Coun. Allan Rothwell, a retired government employee, thinks the public salary disclosure (also known as the Sunshine List) needs to be adjusted for inflation.

Columnists

Council strikes committee for future of Galbraith Memorial Gates

By Rachel Hammermueller

It was discussed by council that the importance of these gates being a war memorial, and multiple members of council having heard inquiries from the community on the memorial’s future, spurred this action forward. 

Council approves garden suite, bylaw a 10-year timeline

By Rachel Hammermueller

Morris-Turnberry council approved a garden suite agreement and authorized establishing a 10-year temporary-use bylaw, amended from the previously used 20-year timeline.

Conservation consolidation limits representation for local counties

By Denny Scott

After months of pushback from local lower- and upper-tier councils, the Province of Ontario released the ‘Improving Ontario’s Conservation Authority System’ document, detailing the amalgamation of the province’s conservation authorities.

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