The Walkerton Capitals U15 Boys rep team captured the Tier 2 Gregg Division WOAA Championship on Saturday night with a 5-2 win over South Bruce. They won a thrilling best-of-five series with three wins, one loss and an overtime tie. Team members are, back row (from left): Steve Romphf, Steve Folmer,
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Walkerton Capitals U11 Local League #2 win WOAA championship
The Walkerton Capitals U11 LL #2 squad captured the WOAA Central South Silver Championship on March 25, defeating the Seaforth Stars 2-0 in a best-of-three series. Walkerton won Game 1 on March 21 by a score of 4-3, and followed up with an 8-1 in Game 2 on home ice on March 25. Team members include
Walkerton Capitals U9 Girls win WOAA championship
The Walkerton Capitals U9 Girls team powered their way through the WOAA playoffs, claiming the White Division Championship with a 10-1 victory over the Mount Forest Rams in the final on March 27. In three games at the year-end tournament, the team allowed only two goals while scoring 31. Team member
Walkerton Hawks win three straight against Goderich
It seems the season isn’t over for the Walkerton Hawks after all.
Planning, preparation key to Grey Bruce Health Unit’s successful case, contact and outbreak management
The highlight of the March 25 meeting of the Grey-Bruce board of health was a presentation by Gillian Jordan, the COVID-19 team public health manager.
Luxus Decor reopens under new ownership
Jennifer Bird has reopened Luxus Dekor Inc. on the main street of Walkerton. The elegant shop is filled with luxurious textiles, beautiful home decor and entertaining ideas as well as the much sought after Fusion Mineral Paint. Bird said she’s looking forward to meeting customers and invites everyon
Brockton mayor says council ‘on the same page’ in wanting a timeline for restoring 24-hour service at local ERs
Mayor Chris Peabody noted the recent meeting between council, and South Bruce Grey Health Care (SBGHC) board chair Bill Heikkila and CEO Michael Barrett, saw “everyone on the same page.”
West Grey resident charged with impaired driving
Police have charged a West Grey resident with impaired driving after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle on March 22.
Split happens in bowling
The Hanover Community Players (HCP) invite you to attend one of its six upcoming performances of Splitsville at the St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hanover.
Rotary Club makes seventh drawing of Walkerton lottery
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently held its seventh drawing of the Walkerton lottery. Rotarians Nina McTeer, Flo Gutscher, Rose Austin and Tom Traversy conducted the draws. Winners include Kim Taylor ($1,000), Mary Jane Sayles ($500), Jackie Hofmann ($300), Emily Meyer ($250), Larry and Ruth Barr
Time to make the Sunshine List mean something
Last week, the Ontario government released the 2021 Sunshine List – the province’s listing of public sector employees who made over $100,000 last year.
‘Life is good’: Remembering Dr. Robert James (RJ) Creighton
Dr. RJ Creighton passed away peacefully as the afternoon sun came out on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was 88.
Area farm cooperative members set to vote on amalgamation recommendation
A merger between two local farm co-operatives is being recommended to members by the board of directors of both companies.
Second World War veteran frustrated by lack of action to end Russian invasion of Ukraine
R. Patrick “Pat” Onions, L/S CNVR, is a Second World War naval veteran who has a perspective on the Russian invasion of Ukraine that’s based on having seen action in time of war.
