Mayor Chris Peabody said he’ll be attending Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council’s planning meeting electronically – he’s been isolating at his cottage, having returned from last week’s Good Roads conference in Toronto, and the meeting of the Canadian Nuclear Association in Ottawa with COVID.
Ronald Oscar Seifried sentenced to five years in prison
Ronald Oscar Seifried, 60, of West Grey was sentenced in Walkerton Superior Court on April 11 to five years in prison in the Jan. 4, 2019 death of Steven Berfelz, 53.
Brockton to host volunteer recognition event June 23
The municipality will host an in-person volunteer recognition event at the Cargill Community Centre on Thursday, June 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as live musical entertainment.
Easter egg hunt in Elmwood draws crowds
The Easter egg hunt on Saturday, put on by the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce and the Murray Emke family, had a bit of everything.
It takes a community to help an athlete
Melissa McKie is a single mom (four plus one) and a full-time paramedic working for Bruce County. She’s been competing in triathlons for many years and has set some major goals for herself this year – five triathlons between June and September.
Council decides future of historic Walkerton Armoury Building
Following a lengthy meeting in closed session during the April 12 meeting, Brockton council has directed staff to prepare a bylaw declaring the Armoury Building surplus to the needs of the municipality, and to accept the report on the building for information purposes.
Brockton council defers decision on future of Walkerton BIA
Council has accepted, with regret, the resignations of four members of the Walkerton Business Improvement Area board of directors.
General manager no longer with SMART
Roger Cook, longtime general manager of Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART), is no longer with the organization.
BGCDSB trustees approve Equity Action Plan
In the fall of 2021, a committee was established to develop an Equity Action Plan for the local Catholic school board.
Hop to it! Children celebrate with the Easter Bunny
Crowds of local residents “hopped on by” to visit the Easter Bunny and enjoy treats and games at the Sacred Heart Church parking lot on Saturday, April 9, courtesy of the local Optimist Club.
SBGHC first in Canada to use digital CPR training program
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is leading the way in Canada with the launch of the RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) program.
Brockton mayor attends Good Roads conference in Toronto
Mayor Chris Peabody is attending the Ontario Good Roads 2022 conference in Toronto this week, and then flying to Ottawa to attend the Canadian Nuclear Association conference.
Saugeen Hospice to hold Hike for Hospice fundraiser
Hike for Hospice on May 1, 1-4 p.m. at the Mildmay Lions Pavilion, will do much more than raise badly needed funds to advance hospice palliative care initiatives in this community. It will serve to raise awareness of the need for hospice care.
Not all heroes have homes – two local musicians plan to change that
Two local musicians are using their talents to benefit people who have put their lives on the line for this country and need a helping hand.
SBGHC staff situation ‘stabilizing’ says CEO
South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s CEO Michael Barrett had a note of optimism in his voice when he presented his report to the board of directors at the April 6 meeting.
