The North Huron Museum fundraising committee withdrew from its scheduled delegation with the council on Jan. 16 after news of the 2023 budget talks suggested facility closures or third-party operations.
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North Huron looking to cut $1M from budget to reduce proposed 20.65 per cent tax increase
The Township of North Huron’s council and staff members met for the second time to discuss the 2023 budget on Jan. 12 at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre.
Rough weekend on the road for Walkerton Junior Capitals
The Walkerton Junior Capitals had a rough couple of days on the weekend, with a 7-4 defeat in Goderich, followed by a 3-1 defeat in Wingham.
Capitals U15 OWHL BB team wins Orillia tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U15 OWHL BB team travelled to Orillia last weekend for the Orillia Hawks Girls Tournament. The squad were undefeated in the tournament, registering a 6-0 record while allowing only three goals. The weekend was capped with a 2-1 win over Etobicoke in the final. Team members inc
Walkerton Capitals U18 OWHL squad wins Orillia tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U18 OWHL team captured the championship at the Orillia Hawks Girls Tournament over the weekend, capping an undefeated weekend with a 1-0 win over the Ennismore Eagles on Sunday. The Capitals allowed only one goal in six games during the tournament. Pictured, back row (from lef
Walkerton U13 LL #1 Capitals win nail-biter against Minto
The Walkerton Capitals U13 LL #1 squad hosted the Minto Mad Dogs on Saturday afternoon. It was a back-and-forth game, with a power-play goal from Walkerton being the deciding goal in a 1-0 game. The Capitals (9-6-1) currently sit in fourth in the WOAA East Division standings. Pictured: Liam Jagelews
Walkerton U11 LL #1 Capitals win Arthur tourney
The Walkerton Capitals U11 LL #1 squad travelled to Arthur on Sunday for the U11 LL Tournament, and came home with the championship trophy following a 1-0 win over West Lorne in the final. Walkerton also defeated Mount Forest 3-1 and Arthur 3-0 en route to the gold medal. “The boys worked their butt
Mildmay Moose headed to Canadian juvenile championship in Saskatoon
A team of local broomballers will represent Ontario at the upcoming Juvenile National Broomball Championship.
Ontario’s minister of agriculture visits Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week had what organizer Lorie Smith called “phenomenal attendance” on Crops Day – the final day of this year’s conference and trade show.
‘It’s the end of the world as I know it… and I feel fine’
This was not your standard tale of woe about galloping inflation, messed up supply chains and grim predictions of the end of the world as we know it.
Charges laid after two-vehicle crash in Brockton
A 17-year-old Brockton resident is facing charges following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of the Greenock-Brant Line and Chepstow Road on Jan. 10.
Delicious start to 2023
The Walkerton Knights of Columbus got the new year off to a tasty start with a fundraising brunch Jan. 8. No one left hungry. From the left are Judy McClement, Monica O’Hagan, Sharon Fulsang, Audrey Breen and Karen and John Fulsang.
Formosa Country Christmas contributed $15K to rec complex
The Formosa Country Christmas committee is continuing to make community donations. Pictured, from left: FCC committee members Marianne Batte, Shirley Kuntz and chair Carl Zettel present Formosa Lions President Jim Batte with a cheque for $15,000 to go towards updating the Formosa Recreation Complex.
Heuser shaves three-year-old beard after surpassing fundraising goal
CSN Collision Centre in Walkerton surpassed its fundraising goal for WES For Youth Online last month. And what better way to celebrate than to shave off a co-worker’s beard?
Dollars and cents
It’s everyone’s favourite time of year in municipal politics – budget time.
