St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe is celebrating its 150th anniversary on June 25.
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Saugeen Hospice holds garage sale fundraiser
Saugeen Hospice Inc. held an indoor yard sale at the Walkerton agricultural building on June 10 to raise funds and bring the goal of a residential hospice serving southern Bruce and Grey counties a step closer. While the lengthy government approvals process moves forward, fundraising is already in h
Local artist to be featured on Art Wall at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library Walkerton Branch will host Debbie Schenk’s dynamic art until July 15.
Peabody proposes alternatives for bridge project
Warden Chris Peabody said he’s planning to bring a notice of motion to Bruce County council on June 15 regarding the Durham Street bridge replacement project in Walkerton.
Durham Street Bridge replacement plans have business community concerned
With the project to replace Paisley’s venerable bridge over the Saugeen River nearing completion, attention has turned to another bridge over the river, this one in downtown Walkerton.
Over 80 community members attend Water Blessing in Lobies Park
Talk without action has little meaning, a complaint that’s often been made about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s efforts to redress the legacy of residential schools and enhance the process of reconciliation in this country.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Firefighters’ Association Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck
The Walkerton Firefighters Association hosted its annual breakfast and touch-a-truck event in Walkerton on Saturday. The event drew a large crowd, and had something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Love, Nichol honoured for volunteer service at Elma TPS
Rhonda Love and Bev Nichol were recently recognized for their many years of volunteer service at Elma Township Public School. Both ladies have been dedicated volunteers in the Reading Assistance Program and various other volunteer capacities for over 15 and 20 years, respectively. They received the
Regional unemployment rate drops slightly in month of May
The regional unemployment rate dropped slightly in May.
IN PHOTOS: Listowel Minor Ball Day 2023
Lots of fun was had at Listowel Minor Ball Day on June 10 throughout the Memorial Park area in Listowel.
IN PHOTOS: Elma Minor Ball Weekend 2023
Elma Minor Ball Weekend was a home run. The weekend saw its teams play some serious ball June 9-10 at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex’s ball diamonds.
LDSS athletes compete at OFSAA championships
Following success at the WOSSAA regional track and field championships in late May, two Listowel District Secondary School student-athletes earned spots at the provincial finals.
Legionnaires sweep double-header with upstart London squad
There have been plenty of highs and lows to the start of the 2023 Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League season for the Listowel Legionnaires, but the former continues to outweigh the latter for the club of late following a successful home double-header on June 10.
LDSS girls’ slo-pitch team claims silver at Huron-Perth championships
The LDSS girls’ slo-pitch team won silver at the Huron-Perth championships on June 6 in Exeter. Pictured, back row from left: Coach Donaldson, Claire McCutcheon, Hayley King, Harlee Stevens, Cami Restrepo, Ashlyn Hill, Kamryn Coombs, Lauryn Town, Coach Bitton. Front row: Isabelle Meulensteen, Reece
Province announces $200K in funding for two North Perth seniors’ programs
Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington, announced over $200,000 in funding for local seniors’ programs on June 8.
