At the April 12 Formosa Lions’ meeting, President Lion Jim Batte (left) was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award by Lion Hank Soers, club secretary. Batte joined Lions in 2005 and has served as president three times. He and his wife took in 26 Lions’ Youth Exchanges between the years of
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Optimist Club hosts spelling bee for local Grade 5 students
On Thursday, March 23, the Walkerton and District Optimist Club hosted its annual spelling bee. The spelling bee was held at KINHALL, above Timber Mart in Walkerton. After three years of not being able to host this event due to the pandemic, students were excited to participate.
Potential investors from Quebec visit East Ridge Business Park
Mayor Chris Peabody is hopeful the county’s participation in the recent MIPIM conference in Cannes, France will pay off for Brockton.
Brockton supports resolution to remove barriers for women in politics
Council discussed two different kinds of accessibility during the April 11 meeting.
Chepstow Lions Club makes donation to food bank
The Chepstow Lions Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Food Bank with several food donations, as well as a cheque for $1,000 to assist with the food bank’s efforts. Presenting Diane Waram (second from right) of the Walkerton and District Food Bank with the donations are Lions Donna Sp
Fun time at the park
Last week’s burst of warm weather meant fun at Optimist Park for Connor Wendorf, and Addy and Ivan Mawhinney. The revamped park is sure to be a popular place this spring and summer.
Brockton takes on province in bid for residential zoning
Brockton took the extreme measure of bypassing the usual rezoning process and seeking a Minister’s Zoning Order to rezone some industrial land – of which it has a surplus – for residential use. The MZO ended up being approved in November 2022.
Brockton council discusses possibility of crosswalk for Robinson Street
Safety was on the agenda at the April 11 Brockton council meeting.
Brockton will be represented on Finland DGR tour
A major topic of discussion at Brockton’s April 11 council meeting was the upcoming visit to Finland’s deep geological repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel.
‘If you don’t notice it, I’ve done my job well’
When it comes to movies and television shows, there are several cogs that make the machine work – the actors, directors, makeup, soundtrack, sets and writing – but one of the often forgotten and underappreciated cogs is props.
Local curlers struggle at mixed provincials
A pair of local curlers did not have the results they were looking for over the weekend at the Ontario Mixed Curling Championships.
Mustangs to host annual free skate, April 23
The Upper Maitland Mustangs are offering a unique opportunity to local girls looking to try hockey on for size during the organization’s annual free skate on April 23 in Listowel.
Wingham Golf Club enjoys early season opener
Last week’s sunny skies and temperatures in the mid twenties allowed golfers to get back on area courses a little earlier than expected this year, including the Wingham Golf and Curling Club.
Wingham oncology clinic’s patients are more than just numbers
A diagnosis of any type of cancer can be a frightening experience full of unknowns, unfamiliar doctors, and medications that can make you feel very ill.
