GUELPH - Former teacher Debra Kalba, who retired after a 30-year career working in schools in the Avon Maitland and Upper Grand District School Boards, recently became a published author with the launch of her book, The Outward Appearance.
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Students in the spotlight at Owen Sound Regional Skills 2026
OWEN SOUND - More than 50 secondary school students put their skilled trades training to the test at the 2026 Regional Technological Skills Challenge held Friday, Feb. 27 in Owen Sound.
Three way tie for top spot at Teeswater crockinole gathering
TEESWATER - Lots of fun and competition was enjoyed at the Teeswater Town Hall on Wednesday, March 18.
Morris-Turnberry hears proposed 2026 tax rate increase, discusses dog counter issue, maintaining roads and bridges over lowering tax rate
Among decisions made by council that evening were forgoing a municipal dog counter staff position, setting a pledge to Belgrave for playground equipment, reducing the municipality’s contributions to the fire reserve and setting a number for money for future asset management.
Bean bags flying at annual Paddyfest Youth Cornhole Tournament
LISTOWEL - On Monday, March 16, bean bags were flying at the annual Paddyfest Youth Cornhole Tournament hosted by the Kin Cares Youth Group.
Young at Heart Club card scores
CHEPSTOW - The scores for the Young at Heart euchre and solo games, at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall on Monday March 23.
Walkerton Senior Card results
WALKERTON - Euchre results from March 18 at the Walkerton library.
Stolen credit card used to purchase truck tires at Hanover dealership
HANOVER - Hanover Police Service officers have arrested a 27-year-old Toronto man who used a stolen credit card to purchase truck tires at a Hanover dealership.
Pinkerton flood hit 100-year event level
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody stated in a press release late last week that, based on a preliminary analysis, the recent rainfall and snowmelt caused a 100-year flood event in the lower Teeswater River near Pinkerton.
Kin Cares Youth Groups hosts Paddyfest dodgeball
LISTOWEL - On Tuesday, March 17, the Kin Cares Youth Group hosted a fun night of Paddyfest dodgeball.
Work on County of Bruce draft new Official Plan continues
WALKERTON - The fine-tuning process for Bruce County’s draft new Official Plan continues.
Bruce County’s first bank robbery: the Royal Bank in Cargill
Henry Cargill was instrumental in getting a bank established in Cargill to serve his many business interests as well as local merchants and farmers.
Hockey for Saugeen Hospice fundraiser scores a big win
HANOVER - Saugeen Hospice has issued a heartfelt thank you to the Hanover Barons Jr. ‘C’ Hockey Club for hosting “Hockey for Saugeen Hospice” and a silent auction on Feb. 16, at the P & H Centre in Hanover.
HPPH reviews mileage rates, discusses raising stipend due to cost of fuel increase
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health met at its West Gore site in Stratford on March 13 and reviewed mileage rates paid out.
Teeswater water tower connection comes in nearly $100,000 under $300,000 budget
The connection of the new elevated tank (water tower) to the municipal water system in Teeswater will cost nearly $100,000 less than anticipated according to South Bruce Manager of Operations Stu Moffat.
