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The Listowel District Secondary School boys’ varsity Lightning baseball squad got off to a productive start in their 2022 spring season, doubling up the Stratford DSS Bears 10-5 at John Bell South on May 2.

Puvirnituq is a village of about 1,500 people in the Nunavik territory of northern Quebec. A six-hour plane ride from Montreal, it is located beyond the tree line at the mouth of Hudson Bay.

Hanover’s deputy mayor has announced he will be taking a leave of absence from Hanover council to focus on his upcoming provincial election campaign.

PBJ Cleaning Depot Group has just taken ownership of a new store, the former Kitsupply Depot at 255 Ridout St., Walkerton (near the Styrofoam recycling station on the southwest side of town).

The recognition of being the 2021 recipient of the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Award is gratifying to Connor Maxwell.

Jack Serre is a man on a mission – to raise the status of the Saugeen River system to Heritage River status.

Christine Brandt of the Market Garden committee accepts a cheque from Susan Wright of Amazing Assets for $1,000, proceeds from the in-store fashion show held April 28. (Below) The gala evening included door prizes, refreshments, and an “amazing” opportunity to view the latest in lingerie, cruise wea

Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s pleased at the response from a nuclear supplier who sent a representative to view industrial land Brockton has available in East Ridge Business Park.

The Rotary Club of Walkerton conducted its ninth draw of the Walkerton Lottery on April 28. Winners are Dawn/Marg Clark ($1,000), Bonne Noble ($500), Kevin Ruetz ($300), Kevin McTeer ($250), Andy/Luanne Kaufman ($200) and Ron/Penny Wilhelm ($150). Pictured, from left: Tim Mancell, Flo Gutscher, Ande

The library is pleased to announce that in person programs are back starting in May with a number of programs for all ages.

Peter and Jo-Ann Carter are pleased to announce that Saturday’s Games Day at the Knights of Columbus Hall between Walkerton and Mildmay raised over $3,000 to help the people of Ukraine.

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Coun. James Lang has decided to throw his hat in the ring and announced his decision to run for the position of deputy mayor in Brockton.

Last week’s announcement that the emergency rooms at both the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals would be reopening to full 24-hour service – Walkerton on May 9 and Chesley in June (tentative date – June 16) – was seen by the Friends of the Walkerton and Chesley Hospitals group as a triumph.