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A joint delegation from United Way Perth-Huron’s Kristin Crane and Huron Perth Public Health registered dietitian Candace Cunningham informed council about local food insecurity at its regular meeting on March 6.

At its March 6 meeting, an item under the consent agenda was received by council regarding its remuneration.

The ongoing Memorial Arena Park (MAP59) fundraising campaign received another big boost last week, when Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259 in Listowel pledged $20,000 to the project.

The lights were bright at the Kerr Complex on Sunday for Skate Wallace’s presentation of ‘Movie Musicals,’ and every skater in the organization came through for an entertaining afternoon showcasing skill and ability.

Certainly in many Listowel hockey circles and beyond, the annual Gord Hymers U11 Tournament is as highly anticipated as the Silver Stick or OMHA playoffs.

A Notice of Motion was presented to North Perth council at its March 6 meeting. Coun. Allan Rothwell read the proposed motion which was to be considered at the next council meeting.

Andrea Charest has watched It Takes A Village significantly evolve over its years of operation in downtown Listowel, and so it’s only appropriate that its primary awareness and fundraising initiative evolves as well.

The Walkerton District Community School junior and senior boys’ basketball teams both had successful seasons, with both teams winning silver medals at the CWOSSA basketball tournament held in Walkerton on Feb. 24. Both teams had to win three games in a row to reach the final. The junior boys lost th

After two tough losses, the Walkerton Capitals ended the regular season with a thrilling 9-8 victory over the Hanover Barons in front of a hometown crowd Sunday afternoon.

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is reaching out to the community for feedback on the upcoming 2023-2024 budget.

The Grey-Bruce Board of Health met over an hour later than usual on Friday, March 3, due to an emergency meeting on the opioid emergency attended by some of the board members.

The county’s human services committee meeting on March 2 included an update on the community housing registry waiting list for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Sarah Pelton, co-ordinator, presented an update to Bruce County council on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.

The Rotary Club recently held its sixth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round include Matt Reddon ($1,000), Jamie Tolton ($500), Barb Spence ($300), Jackie Hofmann ($250), Jesse Merchant ($200) and Joe Rys ($150). The draw was made by Dawn Jansen, left, with the assistance of Rotar

From Feb. 4 to 11, Molly’s Team travelled to Guatemala and were greeted by 400 children who waited in anticipation for the events that were to come – keeping Molly’s big dream alive to help children and families in third world countries.