LISTOWEL – The first full weekend of Paddyfest proved to be the social engagement so many people are looking for these days. For many, Paddyfest is their first large event in two years, and the energy reflected it over the weekend’s three events.
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Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep team wins WOAA Championship
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep team defeated the Kincardine Kinucks in four games to win the WOAA Cruickshank Championship on March 9. The team will be participating in the OMHA Championship tournament next month.
Hawks down two in PJHL Pollock Division quarter-finals
The Mount Forest Patriots lead the Walkerton Hawks two games to none in the first round of playoffs.
Bruce County announces appointment of new CAO
Bruce County is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Thomson as the new chief administrative officer (CAO), effective April 18.
Bruce County celebrates International Women’s Day
On Thursday, March 10, Bruce County communities came together to celebrate International Women’s Day through a virtual event hosted in partnership by Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey (WHSBG) and Bruce County’s Business to Bruce program to support Women’s House.
Bervie Women’s Institute donates to paramedic services
Bruce County paramedic services would like to thank the Bervie Women’s Institute for their generous donation of 32 fidget muffs and quilts that will support Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.
GBHU resuming routine school immunization clinics
As the pandemic situation continues to improve and public health measures lift, the Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) is resuming elementary school immunization clinics for routine vaccinations.
Rotary Club conducts draw
The Rotary Club of Walkerton conducted its sixth draw of the lottery series on March 10, with Brian Flach (pictured) having the honours of drawing the winning tickets. Winners were March Waechter, Diane Keip and Lee Vandenasson ($1,000), Dave and Jean Schaus ($500), Paul Waechter ($300), Chris Moore
Canada is involved in war in Ukraine
War is hell.
Brockton council requests MZO to expedite housing, business developments
The Municipality of Brockton is requesting a special Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to help facilitate the development of over 500 housing units, including senior’s housing and apartments, and additional employment lands in the East Ridge business pa
Future of Walkerton’s Armoury Building uncertain – municipality seeks RFPs
For Bobbi-Jo Moran, it’s time to update the dream.
Shriners make donation to Saugeen Hospice
Bruce Shriners donated $500 to Saugeen Hospice Inc. on Friday, March 4, in front of Victoria Jubilee Hall. Accepting the cheque from Shriner David Inglis are hospice board member Steven Travale, left, and hospice board chair Carl Kuhnke, right. Inglis said the Shriners have donated to all the local
Police continue to search for missing Lucknow man
The search for a missing Lucknow man heads into its third month.
Bruce County Library provides update to Huron-Kinloss council
Joanna Aegard gave a presentation on the Bruce County library system to council on March 7.
Phil Beard presents inventory of services and programs for MVCA
Phil Beard, Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), made a presentation to the Huron-Kinloss committee of the whole on March 7.
