Council is taking a step forward in planning the future of the Walkerton arena and community centre.
Cruisin’ down the river
What better way to spend a perfect, sunny Sunday in July than canoeing down the beautiful Saugeen River? This trio visiting from Oxford County – Kalen, Bobby and Danielle – agree that the answer is, “Nothing!” They were among several canoeists launching from the popular Lobies Park boat area.
Cargill a busy place on Canada Day weekend
The fun included the official launch of Cindy Matthew’s new book, wagon rides with Steve Gregg’s Clydesdales, and Book Day with the Bruce County Historical Society.
Pigstock returns to Walkerton after three-year hiatus
The answer is a resounding, “Yes! It’s happening!”
Hospitals need help from the province in solving staffing challenges
Meeting the challenges of our health system was the focus of the report by South Bruce Grey Health Centre CEO Michael Barrett, during the regular board meeting that followed the annual general meeting June 29.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre celebrates a year of meeting challenges successfully at AGM
The annual general meeting of South Bruce Grey Health Centre saw a new member voted onto the board of directors – Chris Oberle.
Kincardine councillor reprimanded
A member of Kincardine council, Dave Cuyler, was reprimanded and given a 90-day pay suspension for making an offensive and obscene comment aimed at a female councillor.
IN PHOTOS: Brockton Canada Day 2022
Threatening clouds and a forecast of possible rain led organizers to move the location of Brockton’s Canada Day festivities from Centennial Park to the arena. With games, food, musical entertainment and a crowd of happy neighbours, the celebration went off without a hitch. The first real celebration
Saugeen Hospice Inc. announces change in leadership
Carl Kuhnke, founding chair of the board of directors of Saugeen Hospice Inc., jokes that he spent more time at his volunteer job over the past year than he did as chair and CEO of the Walkerton Clean Water Centre.
Peabody commends rec staff, Rotary Club volunteers on Canada Day celebration
Brockton’s Canada Day festivities – the first real celebration since COVID-19 – went off without a hitch.
EPCOR holds open house for Brockton Natural Gas Expansion project
In June 2021, Ontario announced additional funding for its Natural Gas Expansion Program. As part of phase two of the program, EPCOR has received funding to expand its Southern Bruce natural gas distribution system to more communities.
Brockton hears presentation on welcoming newcomers
The June 21 presentation to council by Deepikaa Gupta – Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP), David Morris – Welcoming Communities Grey Bruce (WCGB) and Suneet Kukreja – YMCA co-ordinator of Settlement and Language Services, was entitled, appropriately enough, Circle of Support for Newco
Arra provides COVID-19 and monkeypox update
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health (MOH) for Grey-Bruce, presented an update on the COVID-19 situation and monkeypox to members of the board of health on Friday, June 24.
Strawberry supper
The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary held a Strawberry Supper on Sunday, June 26 at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall, with proceeds going to community projects. Here, Cally Quish, Ellen Sawyer, Leona Settley and Sheila Morrison enjoy the meal.
Get ready for Private Collectors Garage Tour
The Private Collectors Garage Tour on July 16, put on by the Mildmay, Walkerton and Hanover Rotary, and Saugeen Hospice promises to be a real treat for auto enthusiasts, if the media event on Friday, June 24 is any indication.
