SCONE – The Scone crokinole games on Aug. 19 brought out a number of players.
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CIBC Listowel hosted bake sale to benefit the Run For The Cure
LISTOWEL - The team at CIBC Listowel hosted a bake sale to fundraise for the Run For The Cure on Aug. 27, which included the sale of raffle tickets for two prize baskets overflowing with donated items from local sponsors.
Regier leads the way at euchre
RIPLEY – Euchre results at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Duif heading to para-cycling world championships in Alabama
LISTOWEL – Martin Duif is preparing to test himself against the world’s best para cyclists at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama.
Council asks Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include direction on indoor or outdoor pool, seniors centre, e-scooters on trails
LISTOWEL – A community survey identified the top three North Perth parks and recreation services that residents use are: enjoying parks and natural areas, walking and hiking, as well as attending community events.
Medical officer of health, subsequent interim replacement set for GBPH
OWEN SOUND – Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) recently announced that Dr. Brittany Graham has been appointed to the permanent position of Grey-Bruce’s medical officer of health (MOH) and chief executive officer (CEO) of GBPH after serving in an acting capacity in this role since April 16.
Bruce County looks to discuss data centres
WALKERTON – The Sept. 3 meeting of Bruce County council includes an agenda item that is currently of interest in many parts of Canada – data centres.
Neustadt U13 Boys post Impressive 12-3-2 record
The Neustadt U13 Boys Soccer Team posted nine wins over its 11-game season. The squad’s regular season record was nine wins, one tie and one loss.
Council approves design of Young drain to avoid increasing costs
WALKERTON – The public meeting for the Young drain left more questions than answers in the Brockton council room.
The price of staying alive
I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…
Cargill/Greenock association shares the legends and lore of the swamp
CARGILL – The Cargill/Greenock Swamp Promotional Association welcomed visitors for a tour entitled “Bootlegging Lore of the Great Swamp” on Aug. 22.
Pinkerton dam has been repaired – flood danger resolved
WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody had some good news to announce at the Aug. 25 meeting of council – work has commenced on the Pinkerton dam.
Locals protest Ford’s stalled education negotiations, as part of recurring protests
LISTOWEL – Since January, organized protests have occurred around the province opposing Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s antics, because, as local protester Ashley Fox said, “there’s no shortage of scandal.”
Huron-Perth United take on Kitchener TFC in Guelph
GUELPH – The U18 boys Huron-Perth United soccer team were the runners up Aug. 23 at Guelph Gryphon Soccer Complex West Field, losing to a tough opponent in Kitchener TFC. The game was part of the League Cup Finals.
County seeking applicants for audit, library, accessibility committees
The County of Huron recently announced it is seeking residents to serve on one of three County boards or committees.
