North Huron Council approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 with a cap from Leslie Motors for $85,575.00, plus applicable taxes, to replace the aging 2008 Dodge Ram currently serving as Squad 5 at the Wingham fire station.
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Walkerton Herald-Times March 5 Turnbacks
From March 8, 1995.
Bluewater District School Board passes motions seeking review and consultation on possible provincial plan to eliminate trustees
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees are speaking out on a possible plan by the provincial government to remove English public school trustees in Ontario.
Grey-Bruce Public Health issues warning after local overdose cases
GREY BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) has issued an overdose alert, with the statement that there have been 10 overdoses between Feb. 25 and March 1 in various locations across Grey-Bruce.
Kindness Project collects over 50 blankets for families at Ronald McDonald House
Students at Maitland River Elementary School (MRES) held a Kindness Project fundraiser in February, making and collecting blankets to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in London.
Retired Perth County nurse shares horrible conditions in Cuba during mission trip, asks for support
If readers ever want to know what conditions are like in third world countries, talk to Jean Aitcheson, a retired Perth County Farmer, from Downie Township, but more importantly a long time registered nurse at Stratford General Hospital.
Brockton to lease former MTO facility for use by parks and recreation
WALKERTON - Brockton’s parks and recreation department will be able to utilize the former Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Yard facility for storage of equipment including machinery, garbage bins, horticultural supplies and more.
The Lions Club of Wingham were out in force (and costume) on Feb. 28
The Lions Club of Wingham were out in force on Feb. 28, braving the cold to collect bags upon bags…
Atwood United Church Sunday School donates $1,310 to Elma Township Public School breakfast program
ATWOOD - The Atwood United Church Sunday School donated $1,310 to the Elma Township Public School breakfast program.
The Avonbank Cheese and Butter Manufacturing Company
An event that proved to be of lasting importance to the Avonbank community occurred in 1873 when…
Donations to X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative
Weiss Drive Subdivision Ltd. and Formosa Country Christmas committee present WDHF’s X-ray Fundraising Committee members with $5,000 donations in support of the X-ray Suite Replacement Campaign’s ‘Buy-A-Bone’ initiative
Brockton mayor confirms tender process underway for hospice
WALKERTON - Regarding events happening at the municipal level, Mayor Chris Peabody said he is pleased to see Brockton moving forward with the sale of land for affordable housing in East Ridge.
Councillor questions arsenic level in Gowanstown water; North Perth staff indicate levels not a safety concern
LISTOWEL - According to North Perth’s Manager of Environmental Services Mark Hackett, the level of arsenic in the Gowanstown Drinking Water System is not a concern for safety, and the municipality will continue to monitor its levels.
Council approves 51-home draft plan of subdivision for East Ridge area
WALKERTON - The public meeting for the draft plan of subdivision in the East Ridge area of Walkerton on Feb. 24 was relatively brief, with no comments other than from council members.
Police investigate Hanover stabbing; OPP warn about inspection fraud
LONDON - West Region Ontario Provincial Police are alerting businesses across southwestern Ontario following an investigation by the Oxford OPP.
