The Rotary Club of Walkerton held the first draw of its 2022-23 Walkerton Lottery on Dec. 8. Winners are Kevin and Kristen Schaab ($1,000), Bonne Noble ($500), Cory Culbert ($300), Angela Freiburger ($250), Dave Batte ($200) and Dr. Papaioannou ($150). The draw was made by exchange student Palmy Wiw
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Walkerton Herald-Times’ Knitting Tree provides gift of warmth
All the talented knitters and crafters who donated items to the Herald-Times Knitting Tree this Christmas helped give the gift of warmth to untold dozens of children and families in need through Bruce County’s Dorrell Young Christmas Program.
Second Hand Rose Shop donates $4,000 to Walkerton hospital
The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) received a donation of $4,000 from the Second Hand Rose Shop on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Pictured at the cheque presentation are, from left: Pat Simpson, WDHF director; Brittany Hawkins, WDHF executive director; and Monica Zettel, Shirley Kuntz and Bria
SBGHC conducting review of COVID-19 vaccination policy
Among the items discussed at the Dec. 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre was a review of the COVID-19 vaccination policy that’s presently underway.
Brockton mayor concerned about impact of inflation
Mayor Chris Peabody said he is anticipating a very interesting ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association) conference in January, as he and his counterparts across the province try to cope with the impact of inflation.
Agency nurses a major topic of discussion at hospital board meeting
The issue of agency nurses continues to be a major topic of discussion by the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors.
Busy elves at Walkerton food bank
Santa’s helpers come in many shapes and forms, but these volunteers at the Walkerton food bank are smiling for a great reason – all the hampers they’ve prepared for less fortunate families this Christmas. This year, the need is greater than ever, but so is the generosity of the community.
F.E. Madill boys hockey squad drops 2-1 decision to Stratford
The F.E. Madill varsity boys’ hockey team fell to 0-3-0 in Huron-Perth Athletics high school action on Dec. 7, following a tight 2-1 loss to the visiting Stratford DSS Golden Bears (1-2-0) at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex. Pictured: Mustangs netminder Connor Moran steers a shot away with
Ironmen continue to roll with two more weekend victories
No North Pollock Division club is hotter than the Wingham Ironmen at the moment.
Jim Cuddy serenades audiences at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
The Jim Cuddy Trio (Jim Cuddy, fiddler Anne Lyndsay and guitarist Colin Cripps) put on a powerful performance for Wingham residents on Dec. 8 and 9 at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.
Listowel-Wingham hospital board updated on projects, recruitment efforts
The third stage of renovations in the X-ray department of the Wingham and District Hospital is complete, according to a report from the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) board of directors.
It is all in the words
For six years I have been using the word dementia as either a disease or a dementia, but I am wrong.
Holiday season can be stressful
As the holiday season swings into high gear, it seems odd to be thinking about such issues as domestic violence, mental illness and substance abuse.
Northern Huron Connection Centre receives two large donations
Financial support for the Northern Huron Connection Centre (NHCC) continues to roll in, with the United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) announcing on Tuesday they have received two large, local donations.
Kinsmen propose returning tractor pull to Lucknow
Representatives from the Lucknow Kinsmen attended the Dec. 5 Huron-Kinloss council meeting to propose hosting the annual tractor pull at the Graceland site.
