“The event is all about the community, we just wanted a fun, free day,” commented 100.1FM general manager Nick Cadotte.
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RIDE program nabs impaired driver with loaded handgun
One person is facing several charges following an impaired driving investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.
North Perth to petition county for Kurtzville speed limit reduction
The Municipality of North Perth will advocate to Perth County council for a potential speed limit reduction on Line 88 through the village of Kurtzville.
Perth County council wants province to help resolve court closures
Two members of Perth County council – Dean Trentowsky and Todd Kasenberg – want to see some action from the province after receiving a report on Sept. 21 about last-minute court closures in Stratford.
Cargill Lawn Bowling Club crowns season champs
The Cargill Lawn Bowling Club recently crowned its 2023 season champions. Pictured, from left: Linda Freiburger, Kevin Wilkens and Deborah Wilhelm – playoff champions; Margaret Elliott-Niesen, Roger Bester and Linda Folmer (on end) – season champions; Roger Bester, Mike Kraemer and Carmen Lippert –
Walkerton DCS, Sacred Heart boys’ golf teams qualify for CWOSSA
The Walkerton District Community School and Sacred Heart High School boys’ golf teams are both headed for the CWOSSA Golf Championship following top-five performances at the Bluewater Athletics Association (BAA) Championship last week in Owen Sound.
Capitals continue strong start with pair of weekend wins
It took the Walkerton Capitals until Nov. 27 to pick up three victories last year during their 2022-23 PJHL regular season. It took this year’s edition of the team all of 10 days to accomplish the same feat.
Chepstow Lions make donations to hospice, food bank
The Chepstow Lions hosted a very successful car tour this summer, raising thousands of dollars for local organizations. Recently, the Lions presented $4,000 from the proceeds of the car tour to Saugeen Hospice Inc. and the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Lions President Amy Huber and Lion Lorne St
Staying home when sick is the best way to prevent spread of COVID this fall
People have learned over the years that autumn brings an increase in respiratory illnesses, including the common cold.
‘Wingfield Unbound’ opens 2023-24 VJH season with laughter
Wingfield Unbound is the fourth in the Wingfield Cycle and had the Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) audience in stitches on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Fall expected to be warmer, drier than normal says Environment Canada climatologist
After a rather uneventful summer, weather wise, one climatologist believes we will have a warmer and drier-than-normal fall.
This summer’s rain may be too much of a good thing
Rain is not the only thing that makes for a bountiful harvest – sunshine is also necessary. And while this area has had more than enough of the former, that’s not the case for the latter.
When Lake Huron split in two
One day, 10,000 years ago, hunters crouched behind boulders in the middle of Lake Huron, as a long line of caribou approached on their spring migration across the lake… the hunters’ winter famine would soon be over.
Another one gone too soon
As I get older, I find myself doing a lot more self-reflection, especially in times of loss.
Peavey Mart barbecue raises funds for hospice
Peavey Mart in Walkerton hosted a barbecue fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice on Sept. 16. The event was a success, raising $1,232 for the proposed hospice in Walkerton. Pictured, from left: Janice Hundt, manager of Peavey Mart in Walkerton, presents the donation to Ellie Locke, Rita Grubb and Pat Morle
