Walkerton Community Church was the scene of a special outdoor Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday, Oct. 4, when a group of local volunteers served up a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. The group has been serving burgers and fresh vegetables at noon on Tuesdays, to help those in need, but Thanksgiving
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SBGHC board: solutions needed now for hospital staffing crisis
The future of the Chesley hospital’s emergency department is being discussed during the eight-week department closure.
Peabody calls for increase in ODSP, Ontario Works payments
Mayor Chris Peabody has introduced a motion at council calling for the province to increase payments to people with a disability, as well as programming for homelessness and drug addiction.
Chesley hospital ED closed for the next eight weeks
It was during the Oct. 6 meeting of Bruce County council that the public first became aware the temporary full closure of the emergency department at the Chesley site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre was coming, although there had been rumblings prior to that.
Walkerton Little Royal junior and senior ambassador crowned
The Little Royal Fair has new junior and senior ambassadors. Hayden Oberle (second from left), senior ambassador, a Grade 11 student at Sacred Heart High School, and Callie Leifso (second from right), junior ambassador, a Grade 8 student at Walkerton District Community School, were crowned during a
Shovels in the ground at the Wingham Airport
Tyler Papple, owner/operator of Papple Aviation, is building new hangars at the Wingham Airport, complete with a new cement taxiway on one side and a grass taxiway on the other side that will allow planes to taxi right out to the runway from the hangars.
Ironmen earn hard-fought victory over Flyers
The scene at the North Huron Wescast Community Complex last Friday, at least early in the game, resembled a scene from Slap Shot.
Dantry Danes, Cricket Meadow Meats take a natural approach with their agriculture businesses
Local businesses Dantry Danes and Cricket Meadow Meats, located on the home farm of Danielle Yule and Matt Van Ankum outside of Gorrie, have always taken a natural approach to their businesses and it has served them well for over 20 years.
Teeswater dance students reach podium at Threshers event
The Step Dance group “Reel Thunder,” consisting of Kiera McDonald, Brianne Scheistel and Andrea…
Lucknow Fire Department receives $16K donation from Dungannon Pro Rodeo
On Sept. 19, Susanne Cutting and Leanne Drennan from the Dungannon Pro Rodeo presented Keith Hodgkinson of the Lucknow Fire Department with two cheques from the proceeds from the rodeo, held in July. The first cheque was from a bike raffle held at the main gate, which raised $1,080. The second chequ
Debit card payment to be accepted at Teeswater landfill beginning Jan. 1
Council agreed that it is time to accept debit card payments at the Teeswater landfill. Staff says they would like to see how it is received before introducing debit payments at the Mildmay landfill.
Council defers application for second Hillcrest Street apartment building
Council agreed to defer a zoning bylaw amendment for a second apartment building off of Hillcrest Street in Teeswater until additional information can be provided after residents voice their concerns at the Sept. 27 council meeting.
At least the shower was warm
I have heard that falls are a serious case of injuries when we get older. I’m starting to believe these stories.
Montgomery Bus Lines hosts stuff-a-bus
Montgomery Bus Lines employees, Gene Stanford and Jen Love-Campbell, hold some of the donated items that filled the bus at Fogal’s Independent Grocer in Wingham on Oct. 2. There were buses parked at several local grocery stores for this shared campaign including Brussels, Lucknow and both grocery st
Great Hospital Race raises $15K for Wingham hospital
The 10th annual Great Hospital Race, a mini Amazing Race-style fundraiser, was held on Saturday, Oct. 1 and raised $15,000 to help fund cardiac monitor upgrades at the Wingham and District Hospital.
