Gradually the Walkerton Legion is returning to normal with all the proper health protocols in place. Thursday afternoon darts are back again, but not team darts yet.
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Peabody discusses court costs issue with Ontario’s solicitor general
The issue of Brockton paying more than its fair share of policing costs due to the presence of court in that municipality is not new.
New apartment units planned for Cargill
Kevin McKague, who recently opened The Mill Pond art gallery in Cargill, had his application for a zoning amendment heard by council on Aug. 10.
Brockton councillors ask that concrete block at airport be removed as ‘sign of positivity’
Coun. James Lang raised an issue at the Aug. 10 meeting that left some of his fellow councillors clearly feeling uncomfortable.
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation raises funds for mammography machine
Representatives of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation attended the July 13 meeting of Brockton council to request support in the form of $50,000, to assist with the purchase of a new mammography machine.
Council supports optometrists in their fight for sustainable funding
North Perth council expressed its support of local optometrists as they plead with the provincial government to address “the chronic under-funding of eye care.”
North Perth to survey public on alternate voting methods for next municipal election
North Perth is looking to increase voter engagement in the upcoming 2022 municipal election.
Monkton children take trip ‘Around the World’
The weather on Aug. 11 was near tropical, similar to many of the “countries” more than two dozen local kids visited during their trip “around the world.”
CMHA Ontario revokes charter from Huron-Perth
The board of directors for Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is revoking the charter of CMHA Huron Perth, formally terminating the agreement between CMHA Ontario and the branch effective six months from now.
Drayton Entertainment hoping to resume in-person performances by late fall
With the province in stage three of its reopening plan, it remains unclear when in-person performances will resume at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
Listowel Ag. Society breakfast fundraiser to benefit local fire stations
An upcoming fundraiser for the three stations of the North Perth Fire Department will not only assist an excellent cause, but also satisfy that Sunday morning craving for a big breakfast.
Listowel U5 kiddie kickers in action
Listowel U5 kiddie kickers were putting their budding soccer skills on display at the LDSS track on Thursday evening, Aug. 12. Pictured: Yellow’s Konrad Hoffman (right) looks to break up a rush by Orange’s Elliot Bravo-Eby.
Six-woman team looks to establish new Guinness World Record mark
Six area women are eyeing a new Guinness World Record later this month, to be undertaken in honour of a Mapleton Township father of four who was tragically lost this summer.
Wingham Ironmen eager for 2021-22 campaign
Coming back from two heartbreaking seasons, the Wingham Ironmen are eager to get back on the ice.
