MITCHELL - The Elma Express U13 team were the undefeated champions at the Mitchell Fall Classic Fastball Tournament this past weekend.
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Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club announces winners of Sept. 13 tournament
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club held another tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Bruce County Public Library recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is inviting the community to join in recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with programs running through September and October.
August unemployment rate increases to 4.9%
WALKERTON - In August, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.8 percentage points to 4.9%.
Hanover resident charged after area bridge damaged in collision
BROCKTON - A 48-year-old Hanover resident has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident following a Sept. 12 incident.
South Bruce Council delays budget to bypass strong mayor powers
To skirt the implications of strong mayor powers rolled out to smaller municipalities by the provincial government earlier this year, South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz has decided he will not prepare a “mayor’s budget” next year.
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 18 Turnbacks
From Sept. 14, 1988
Walkerton Terry Fox Run raises remarkable amount
Picture-perfect weather on Sept. 14 brought out 30 runners and walkers for the annual Terry Fox Run in Walkerton.
Owen Riegling picks up two awards at 2025 CCMA’s
KELOWNA - The 2025 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) awards were hosted in Kelowna, British Columbia this year as part of Country Music Week.
Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes new orthopedic surgeon, expands local services
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) recently announced the addition of Dr. Hany Asham, an orthopedic surgeon now practising at both Wingham and Listowel hospitals.
Suppressed fury
I was recently invited to participate in an op-ed campaign, which took my writing to a different editor who had never read any of my columns. She was impressed (for lack of a better word, in context) with what she called the suppressed fury in my writing.
Chepstow Young at Heart card scores
CHEPSTOW - The scores for The Young at Heart Euchre and Solo games at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday Sept. 15.
From candy to chewing tobacco: an old-time country store in Tiverton
TIVERTON - In the very first “yearbook” of the Bruce County Historical Society, in 1967, you can read McLeod Orford’s story about his family’s country store in Tiverton.
Legacy of Hope Foundation exhibition brings residential school history to county museum
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is presenting Legacy of Hope Foundation: A National Crime – The Residential School System, Local Saugeen Ojibway Nation Impacts.
Ironmen split season-opening games against Mount Forest, Kincardine
The Wingham Ironmen had a balanced opening to the season, falling short to the Mount Forest Patriots 5-3 in the squad’s home opener, then bouncing back to post a 6-1 win over the Kincardine Bulldogs. The Ironmen’s season opened on Friday, Sept. 12 welcoming the Patriots for an 8 p.m. game in front
