It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
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Crokinole and potluck meal at Chesley Firehall
The Dec. 10 crokinole session at the Chesley Firehall included a potluck meal.
Rae announces $125,000 to support first responders’ mental health
PERTH-WELLINGTON - Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced that as part of the Ontario government’s $32 million investment through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel (MHS4PSP) program local emergency services will be receiving funding to help provide specialized supports
First annual Santaspiel a sucess
WINGHAM - Many were dressed in their Christmas finest for the first annual Santaspiel hosted at the Maitland Granite Curling Club on Dec. 13.
Rotary Club welcomes new member
At the Dec. 4 Walkerton Rotary meeting club members were pleased to welcome the newest member, Julia Stein, and induct her into the club.
Chepstow card results
CHEPSTOW - The Young at Heart Card scores at the Chepstow Lion’s Hall for Monday Dec. 15.
Howick defers report on solid waste agreement, still seeking answers
HOWICK - Council here received a recommendation to enter into a solid waste services agreement between the township and Waste Management of Canada, and to authorize the reeve and CAO/Clerk to execute the five-year agreement beginning on Jan. 1, 2026.
Local animal rights activist asks for ban on beaver trapping along Saugeen River trail
WALKERTON - Bobbi Sharpe, a local animal rights activist, addressed Brockton Council on Dec. 9 about an ongoing issue – trapping beavers along the Saugeen River in Walkerton.
Philanthropist donates $250,000 to Humane Society’s Better Together Campaign
KITCHENER - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) recently announced a $250,000 contribution from philanthropist, Mike Schout, in support of the Better Together campaign.
The poinsettia – a Christmas tradition
Season’s Greetings! This column is usually reserved for native plants and animals, but dare we divert our attention to a plant we all enjoy at this time of year – the poinsettia!
Walkerton Senior card players enjoy festive meal at Sacred Heart Church
WALKERTON - Following a festive meal on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Sacred Heart Church, the Walkerton Seniors enjoyed euchre and solo.
IN PHOTOS: Blyth Santa Claus parade
BLYTH - The streets of Blyth were lined with smiles and those spreading Christmas cheer for the Santa Claus parade on Dec. 13.
More X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign donations
X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative receives more big donations from community.
Walkerton Durham Street bridge to temporarily reopen with both lanes
WALKERTON - The Durham Street Bridge on Bruce Road 4 in Walkerton will temporarily reopen to two-lane traffic on Dec. 19.
Bonds of confidence – or just bondage?
Dear Editor: So the Ontario government is now selling a billion dollars in “nuclear expansion” bonds, and we’re supposed to believe this is smart planning. To me, it looks a whole lot more like a confidence game dressed up as an energy strategy.
