The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies held their annual meeting in Richmond Hill in February. Many local agricultural societies and fall fair organizations had representatives on hand for the learning sessions, trade show, and entertainment. Pictured are Hayden Oberle, Walkerton Little R
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Formosa Country Christmas makes donation to Walkerton food bank
On behalf of Formosa Country Christmas, Kathy Benninger (centre) recently presented a cheque for $2,000 to Walkerton and District Food Bank representatives Dianne Waram (left) and Mary Ann Buehlow (right).
New Heights Fitness makes donation to Walkerton hospital
On Feb. 22, New Heights Fitness presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $1,000 donation, which will be used to purchase a new fetal doppler for the Walkerton hospital’s emergency department. Pictured, from left: WDHF Director Brandy Durrer, Chris Doman of New Heights F
Rotary Club holds fifth drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club of Walkerton conducted the fifth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on Feb. 16. Winners in this drawing include Joan and Neil White ($1,000), Angela Freiburger ($500), Barb Jamieson ($300), Sarah Hurlburt and Laura Inglis Eickmeier ($250), Greg and Shelley Crummer ($200) and Marg Al ($
Looking for young entrepreneurs
For youth in Bruce County, starting a summer business may be the right fit for their next big idea. And to make a business reality, consider Summer Company.
WDHF announces Rotary Club of Walkerton as “silver” gala sponsor
On Feb. 22, the Rotary Club of Walkerton presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $2,500 donation for a “Silver” sponsorship at the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre. Limited tickets are available. Fo
Council approves Mildmay Minor Ball request for diamond upgrades
Council has approved a request from the Mildmay Minor Ball Association that will allow the organization to field hardball teams in the U15 age group and beyond.
What are the County Towne Players up to?
Well, apart from climbing the new scaffold (picutred above), they’re getting ready to perform Heather Kueneman’s latest play, Reunion Two, I Do... I Do, which will run at Victoria Jubilee Hall for seven performances, opening May 26.
South Bruce approves 2023 budget
South Bruce taxpayers will be paying an extra 6.67 per cent in property taxes this year with approval, in principle, of the 2023 budget.
Bruce County warden says it’s ‘time to move forward’ regarding Krug Trust
Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody didn’t mince words when he spoke about the Jan. 13, 2023 court order regarding the Krug Estate Trust.
Peabody speaks about possibility of another nuclear site in Bruce County
The focus at this year’s Canadian Nuclear Association conference (Feb. 22-24 in Ottawa) was different from last year, said Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody.
Wingham restaurant owner found guilty, ordered to pay $5,500 in fines
The verdict in the court case between Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) and Buck & Jo’s owners Stephen and Joanne Hill is in.
Drives double up Muskies to advance to Senior A final
The series came down to the wire, but in the end the Milverton Four Wheel Drives were able to hang on for the Game 7 victory over the Shelburne Muskies and advance to the WOAA Senior A League final.
Clean Energy Frontier program wins award from EDCO
The Clean Energy Frontier program has won an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence for Rural Planning and Strategy. This award celebrates the innovative, unique and impactful public-private partnership of the Clean Energy Frontier, which has brought together local governm
Thundercats’ postseason ends with series sweep
The Durham Thundercats were swept out of the 2023 WOAA Senior AA playoffs on Feb. 17, but the local squad didn’t go down without a fight.
