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IN PHOTOS: Atwood Lions Club’s Stagette Night 2023
The Atwood Lions Club hosted its Stagette Night at the Elma Memorial Community Centre in Atwood on Saturday, April 15. Organizers say the event was very well attended, with approximately 180 ladies in attendance. Funds from the event will go to the Atwood Lions Club, which uses any funds raised to a
Trinity United Church sale set for April 20-21
One of Listowel’s anticipated early spring events is set for this week.
Huron Perth Public Health introduces Land Acknowledgement, talks cannabis
At its April 14 meeting, Huron Perth Public Health’s (HPPH) Board of Health (BOH) held an in-person meeting at the HPPH Perth main office in Stratford. HPPH is continuing to evolve with the times as staff reports presented at the meeting looked at acknowledging the land as well as discussing the rol
Public meeting held for Monkton cell tower
At its April 17 meeting, North Perth council held a public meeting to discuss a proposed wireless telecommunications tower for the municipality. The proposed tower is to be located on private property at 132 Maddison St. W. in Monkton.
New video introduces team working behind the scenes to keep local drinking water safe, clean
A new video, called Be Part of the Water Team, introduces the viewer to the different team players who work behind the scenes to keep local municipal drinking water safe and clean.
Bootlegging, logging and man-eating plants: Greenock Swamp has it all
Who would guess that tours of the Greenock Swamp could be so interesting?
Bruce County program enhancements help more children participate
Bruce County supports the inclusion of children from low-income families in the participation of extra-curricular activities, school nutrition programs, and cultural and skill building activities through the Child Activity Assistance Program (CAAP).
Council awards tender for Teeswater arena ceiling replacement
Council has awarded the tender for the replacement of the “Low E” ceiling at the Teeswater-Culross Community Centre.
MTO to fix drainage issue near Mildmay
It appears the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is going to fix a drainage issue at the intersection of Concession 12 East and Highway 9, north of Mildmay.
Bruce County plans info session on Walkerton bridge project for area businesses
Walkerton and area businesses are invited to attend an information session for businesses on Thursday, May 11, at the Walkerton Community Centre to provide input and discuss concerns about the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the replacement of the Durham Street Bridge.
New roof for ag building
Walkerton’s agricultural building is getting a new roof. The summer-like temperatures last week were perfect to get the project going.
Formosa Lions conduct spring clean up
On Saturday, April 15, eight members of the Formosa Lions Club gathered for the annual roadside clean-up. They were blessed with warm, beautiful weather, something that has not always happened during the 30-some years they have been doing this. Pictured are this year’s volunteers: Bill Borho, Tim Bo
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society: Part 1
A series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities, will be published several times over the next few months, in loving memory of long-standing society president, Nancy Bajurny who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
Bruce County library hosts ‘A Place to Belong’ panel event
A Place to Belong: Stories from Newcomers is a compilation of 19 stories of the experiences of immigrants and former refugees as they became new residents of Grey-Bruce. The Ginger Press out of Owen Sound published this beautifully written collection in 2021.
