Once again this year, the Monkton Lions and local Kinsmen will be hosting a reverse Santa Claus Parade.
News
‘I just have to figure out where I’m going to go from here’
Every year when most are still preoccupied with getting ready for Halloween, Paulette Gravestock is already thinking well beyond fall to the next season. Thinking big – or rather, small. But also big.
When are people going to learn that money cannot be eaten?
What will it take for humankind to understand that the destruction they are causing to our Mother Earth will kill us all?
Them Donnellys: ‘A diamond in the rough’
There have been many books, news stories and plays written about the Donnelly family of Biddulph Township over the years. Discord seemed to follow them and on the fateful night of Feb. 4, 1880, they met their demise.
Whatever happens, happens
Two years ago, my son was in love with skating.
Elma Township Public School receives $25K donation for playground replacement project
NEWRY – It’s been a tough go for the kids are Elma Township Public School over the past couple…
MPP Randy Pettapiece will not seek re-election
The riding of Perth-Wellington will have its first MPP not named Randy Pettapiece in over a decade come the next provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022.
HPPH opens vaccination bookings for children 5-11
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) has opened its COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking system for children aged five to 11 years old as of Nov. 23, 2021.
Listowel Salvation Army launches Christmas Kettle Campaign
LISTOWEL – The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign kicked off with a launch at Zehrs on…
Advisory committee considers youth retention, attraction
The North Perth Economic Development Advisory Committee mulled over ideas to encourage youth retention and attraction in the region during its meeting on Nov. 17. Community Development Coordinator Kim Kowch invited business sector members of the committee to give their thoughts on how the community
Elementary sports return to WDCS
Elementary sports have returned to Walkerton District Community School. Boys and girls teams held tryouts last week. Thank you to Miss Rae, Mr. Parker and Mr. Aitken for providing exciting opportunities for local students.
Walkerton U11 OWHL squad captures silver in Stratford
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Girls OWHL squad captured the silver medal at the Stratford Aces tournament this past weekend. The team’s only loss on the weekend was in the final, a tight 3-1 contest against Lucan.
Walkerton U19 OWHL team wins Stratford Aces Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U18 OWHL team celebrates after capturing gold with a 4-0 win over West Oxford in the final of the Stratford Aces Tournament this past weekend. Team members include Dalainey Burgess, Teagan Campbell, Ashlyn Benninger, Macy Bisenthal, Kyra Doersam, Kali Fischer, Chloe Kaufman, T
Walkerton U11 LL#2 Red squad wins Hanover Canadian Tire Cup
The Walkerton Capitals U11 LL#2 Red team captured gold at the Hanover Canadian Tire Cup this past weekend, winning all three games they played. Team members include Avery Bird, Blake Batte, Brody Keip, Carter Graf, Colton Kuntz, Curtis White, Evan Graul, Nevin Fraser, Riley Hehn, Ryan Hawkins, Rylan