This is the fourth in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. Several articles will be published in loving memory of long-time society president, Nancy Bajurny, who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
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115 teams pack Walkerton arena for pool event
Instead of hockey sticks, participants in the May 26-27 tournament at the Walkerton arena held pool cues, as 115 teams competed for top honours, at the Southwestern Ontario Pool Players Association event.
Peabody: Province amends plan for farm severances
Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he’s pleased to learn the province is amending its plan to allow up to three severances per farm property.
Two new physicians coming to Walkerton-Mildmay
Two new family physicians are coming to Walkerton and Mildmay in the late fall, although they won’t be accepting new patients.
Grey-Bruce MOH: Vaccines in Canada are safe
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, made a presentation to the Grey Bruce board of health on May 26 about vaccine safety in Canada.
Hanover man faces firearms charges
What police are referring to as a neighbour dispute on the 600 block of 10th Avenue, Hanover, on May 26 ended with a 55-year-old man being charged with various weapons offences.
OHC referendum: Local residents give a resounding ‘no’ to privatizing health care
On Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, people from all over Grey and Bruce counties participated in a grassroots referendum on public or private health care. They voted yes or no to the following question: Do you want your public hospital services to be privatized for for-profit hospitals and clini
Crosswalk coming to intersection at Robinson and South streets
Walkerton will be getting a school crossing at Robinson and South streets.
What happened in Minden could happen in Chesley, warns Save Our Hospital group
“Someone’s going to die,” said Richard Bradley of Minden, as he stood outside the Chesley hospital Friday, May 26.
‘Our Chance’ Relay For Life team raises $2,000 at BBQ
The “Our Chance” Relay For Life team held a successful barbecue fundraiser at Zehrs in Listowel over the weekend. The by-donation barbecue raised more than $2,100. The team has been busy raising funds for Relay For Life over the past few weeks, surpassing their goal of raising $20,000. The team is g
Local schools host track and field meets
Milverton Public, North Perth Westfield, and Listowel Christian schools held their annual track and field meets last week under sunny skies, as the end of the elementary school year edges ever closer.
LDSS athletes compete at WOSSAA Track and Field Championships
May 25-26, 2023 – Western Alumni Stadium, London
Elma U11 Express go undefeated at Mitchell tourney
The Elma U11 Express girls’ squad swept the competition to claim their division at the Mitchell Fastball Fest last weekend. Elma went 3-0 after outscoring the competition 45-18. Pictured, back row from left: Brynn Parkhouse, Beverly Mitchell, Aubrey Beuerman, Daveney Leis, Paislee Ribey, Berkeley Ha
LDSS varsity girls’ participate in provincial softball tournament
The LDSS varsity girls competed in the 10-team high school Provincial Women’s Softball Invitational on May 29 at the Barb Wright Diamonds in Palmerston, playing to a 1-2 preliminary record while missing out on the championship rounds. Pictured: Reece Cameron delivers versus Paris. Listowel (3-1) wil
