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IN PHOTOS: 2022 Monkton Santa Claus Parade

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

MONKTON – The annual Monkton Christmas parade was well attended and featured a variety of…

Ehgoetz elected as Perth County warden

Melissa Dunphy December 8, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At the inaugural Dec. 1 meeting of Perth County council, a new warden was appointed for the coming term.

Hanover police perform CPR on person with no vital signs

Pauline Kerr December 8, 2022Police, Walkerton Herald-Times

Hanover police have had a busy few days.

Di Castri returns for fourth term as chair of Catholic school board

Midwestern Newspapers December 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board held its inaugural meeting on Nov. 21 at the Catholic Education Centre in Hanover.

Walkerton U11 Rep Capitals take part in Regional Silver Stick tourney

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton U11 Reps spent a lot of time at Wingham’s North Huron Wescast Community Complex over the past two weeks, as the squad participated in the 2022-23 Regional Silver Stick tournament. The Capitals came up short with three preliminary round losses.

Walkerton U21 Capitals finalists at Regional Silver Stick

Dan McNee December 8, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton U21 Capitals came within a couple goals of winning the 2022-23 Regional ‘C’ Silver Stick championship in Lucknow last weekend, ultimately falling to Tweed 1-0 in the final.

Walkerton Capitals U13 LL#1 win nail-biter against Minto

Mike Wilson December 8, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #1 squad travelled to Palmerston on Dec. 1 for a game with the Minto Mad Dogs.

Capitals drop pair of close games against Wingham, Kincardine

Pauline Kerr December 8, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

A pair of losses on the weekend holds the Walkerton Capitals second from the bottom spot of the Pollock Division of the PJHL.

Bruce County makes new committee appointments

Pauline Kerr December 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Dec. 1 meeting of Bruce County council included committee chair and committee appointments.

Stuff-the-Ambulance holiday food drives taking place across Bruce County

Submitted December 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Join Bruce County’s Paramedic Services and their local 911 Emergency Service partners for Stuff-The-Ambulance Holiday Food Drives across the region this December. All donations will be given to the local food banks.

Optimists host ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Walkerton

Pauline Kerr December 8, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Legion was taken over by tiny elves and children on their best behaviour on Saturday, as the Optimists hosted Santa and Mrs. Claus for a community breakfast. (Above) A hearty breakfast was a treat for kids and their parents – and the occasional elf.

Walkerton Knights of Columbus make donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall

Pauline Kerr December 8, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Knights of Columbus presented a cheque for $3,000 to assist with the stair replacement project at Victoria Jubilee Hall. Participating in the cheque presentation are Jim Bohnert and Wayne Schnurr.

Rotary Club of Walkerton donates to Saugeen Hospice

Pauline Kerr December 8, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

This year’s July 16 garage tour, a fundraiser for Saugeen Hospice Inc. and the Rotary Clubs of Walkerton, Mildmay and Hanover, raised a total of $17,800. The three Rotary Clubs each donated their share back to Saugeen Hospice. Here, representatives from the garage owners, Rotarians and Saugeen Hospi

Rotary Club of Walkerton makes donation to Victoria Jubilee Hall

Pauline Kerr December 8, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Rotary Club of Walkerton presented a cheque for $6,000 for Victoria Jubilee Hall’s new entrance stairs. The concrete stairs that were replaced, along with the columns and upper porch were thought to have been installed in the late 1920s and early 1930s, in place of the original 1897 wooden stair

CKNX Relief Truck campaign encourages more donations for Walkerton food bank

Emily Bowen December 8, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Starting on Nov. 28, volunteers at Walkerton Foodland, Mildmay Freshmart and Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer collected foodbank bags for the CKNX Relief Truck.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Midwestern Newspapers staff recognized in provincial competition

COLLINGWOOD - Midwestern Newspapers staff earned three first-place awards in a provincial competition.

Listowel youth wins poetry award

In a balconied, sage-walled auditorium, on one of the warmest evenings so far this spring in Perth County, art is celebrated at the historic city hall in Stratford. 

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Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Woodland claims double gold at OFSAA 3×3 Hoops for Hope in Walkerton

WALKERTON - The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) 3x3 Hoops for Hope tournament brought teams from across Ontario to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) on April 23, with a full day of round-robin and playoff action leading to Woodland Christian High School winning...

Hoops for Hope tournament grows in second year, raising funds for Olivia Rourke Foundation

WALKERTON -  A growing high school basketball tournament returned to Walkerton District Community School this month, drawing dozens of teams from across southwestern Ontario while raising approximately $12,000 for the Olivia Rourke Foundation.

See all Walkerton area articles.

County backs call for ‘meaningful consultation’ before changes to role of school trustees

WALKERTON - Bruce County council voted to support Jan Johnstone’s request for support for “meaningful consultation” prior to the province implementing changes to the role of school trustees.

Aird and Berlis LLP reappointed integrity commissioner for Howick

HOWICK - Aird and Berlis LLP in Toronto has been appointed as the integrity commissioner for the township here for a five year term beginning March 1, 2026 and ending on March 31, 2031.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Where’s the chaos? The surveillance state? Mind-controlling drugs?

We awoke Tuesday morning in a world unlike any we had seen before: one in which a federal party didn’t win a majority but slowly, steadily built its way up to one - and then kind of won one in a by-election.

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Columnists

Bluewater students showcase public speaking skills at school board meeting

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Public speaking competitions across the Bluewater District School Board are helping students build confidence and develop communication skills, which trustees saw firsthand during an April 21 meeting featuring presentations from three award-winning speakers.

Bluewater School Board appoints three trustees to director performance appraisal committee

By Emily Bowen

CHESLEY - Trustees at the Bluewater District School Board have approved the annual appointment of a three-member committee responsible for evaluating the performance of the director of education.

Information session planned for South Bruce residents considering 2026 municipal run

By Emily Bowen

BRUCE COUNTY - South Bruce residents considering a run for municipal office in 2026 will have a chance to learn what the role entails at an upcoming candidates’ information night in Walkerton.

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