Congratulations to Pauline Siegfried, who is the winner of the Walkerton Agricultural Society quilt raffle. The Agricultural Society would like to thank everyone who supported this project by making blocks or purchasing tickets. There are a bunch of talented quilters in our community! Pictured: Gail
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Walkerton Legion membership meeting Tuesday
All members are asked to show up Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the hall to help shape any future activities and to show support for the executive, who have operated the Legion for over two years without a break.
The best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be
Sorry, wrasslin’ fans, this column isn’t about Bret “The Hitman” Hart.
Shake hands and order pizza
There are people in this community who have seen lifelong friendships destroyed and families torn apart in the past year.
Formosa Country Christmas donates to food bank
Pictured is Kathy Benninger of the Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) committee presenting a cheque for $2,000 to Dianne Waram of the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Thanks to the volunteers, sponsors and a good turnout at the 2021 FCC drive-thru event, a profit was made and the committee has decided
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation announces February 50/50 draw winner
Susan Magwood, right, was the winner of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 draw in February, winning $1,560. Mark Gaynor, chair of the Foundation, recently presented Magwood with her winnings, which she donated back to the Foundation.
Peter Carter surpasses $100,000 mark for Alzheimer Society
Fundraising is nothing new for Teeswater’s Peter Carter, and he has awards to prove it.
Bruce County hears two presentations on nuclear energy
There were two presentations on the nuclear industry at Bruce County council on March 3.
Protect Our Waterways donate to Ukraine
Several South Bruce residents who are active with the Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste group in Teeswater have collected $1,600 to assist Ukraine. The money will be hand-delivered to the Canadian Red Cross in Barrie this Friday. From the left are Rick McDonald, Elizabeth Groenwegen, Jo-Ann C
Brockton resident facing multiple assault charges
A Brockton resident is facing multiple charges following an incident in Walkerton earlier this week.
Paisley Rotary Club donates to Walkerton hospital
The Paisley Rotary Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $10,000 donation. Pictured, from left: Paisley Rotary Club members Kerri Robinson, Wilson Gregg, Stewart Dudgeon, Paul Tully and Gary Colley, with Foundation Directors Andy Dales and Ryan Craig.
SBGHC helps out during recent bomb threat at Hanover hospital
On paper, it was called a Code Black – one of several codes a hospital does not want to experience.
Brucelea Haven residents’ and family councils ask for reinstatement of Sunday transit service
The Thursday, March 3 meeting of Bruce County council included several items of correspondence, including one about Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART).
New housing units coming to East Ridge Business Park
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) is being approved.
