The New Millennium Quilters Guild holds a quilt show every four years. The show at the Mildmay-Carrick Community Centre on Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29 was well worth waiting for.
‘Welcome Back’ – Little Royal Fair a go for 2022
“It’s a go,” said Morgan Inglis, president of the Walkerton Agricultural Society.
Brockton mayor calls passing of Bill 109 prior to comment period ‘absurd’
At the suggestion of Deputy Mayor Dan Gieruszak, Brockton will be bringing forward a motion regarding Bill 109 and circulating it to other municipalities in the province.
Brockton council gives the go-ahead for occupancy of four homes in Walker West Estates
Council has agreed to allow four homes in Walker West Estates to hook up to town water prior to the commissioning of the new pumping station.
Walkerton Rotary helps put the ‘active’ into reading activities
The Rotary Club has contributed three new “Story Journeys” to the Bruce County Library system.
Peabody: Brockton has important issues to resolve with next provincial government
Brockton will hit the ground running when it comes to dealing with the next provincial government, no matter who gets elected.
Brockton to celebrate Canada Day with real fireworks
There will be fireworks in Brockton on Canada Day.
Bruce County toreply to letter of concern about SMART
The transportation and environmental services committee received a report on a letter from the family and residents’ councils at Brucelea Haven regarding Saugeen Mobility Regional Transit.
Ombudsman publishes report on closed meetings held by Bruce County’s executive committee
The ombudsman’s report stemming from a complaint about four closed meetings by Bruce County’s executive committee has been published on the ombudsman’s website.
Bruce County working to shorten housing waitlist
Christine MacDonald, director of human services for the county, presented council with a report on the municipal rent supplement and housing analysis.
Unplanned expenses approved by SVCA board of directors
Not all Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board members are in agreement with spending reserves to pay for unplanned expenses.
Optmists host barbecue to benefit playground project
The local Optimist Club is determined to put the finishing touches on the Optimist Park playground, on the west side of the arena. The fundraising barbecue at Walkerton Foodland on May 20 brought them many hotdogs closer to their goal.
They shall not be forgotten
A group of people, most of them members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, Walkerton, is determined to honour the memory of all war veterans buried in Brockton cemeteries by placing small rocks painted with the poppy symbol of remembrance on each grave.
COVID-19 pressures continue to affect Brucelea Haven
COVID-19 outbreaks continue to occur in many communities, including Brockton.
Huron-Kinloss to commemorate Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
A report from Mike Fair, director of community services, stated two English oak trees will be planted to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy reforestation initiative throughout the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
