The Elmwood Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual tree lighting event on Nov. 28. The gala celebration of all things Christmas included treats, activities and Christmas carols.
Brockton applying for grant to resurface tennis courts
The municipality is applying for a Trillium Grant for resurfacing the Walkerton tennis courts and five community playgrounds.
Bulldogs take big bite out of Hawks
Hawks fans had to forego the local Santa Claus parade to watch their team play in Kincardine on Saturday, Nov. 27. It wasn’t a pretty game as far as Walkerton was concerned, ending in a 9-1 loss.
Petition about airport commission being circulated in Brockton
The ongoing dispute between the Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission (SMAC) and pilot Phil Englishman has taken a new twist.
Council votes to remove holding provision from Cargill property
Council has given the go-ahead to a small apartment development in Cargill.
OPG’s nuclear waste management’s new name stresses sustainability
Fred Kuntz, Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG’s) senior manager, corporate relations, has been making a series of presentations to municipal councils; Tuesday, Nov. 23 he addressed Brockton council.
IN PHOTOS – 2021 Walkerton Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade
The excitement of having a real Santa Claus parade this year drew enthusiastic crowds downtown to applaud the glittering floats, beautiful horses and dogs, heavy machinery and emergency vehicles all dressed up for the occasion, and of course Santa Claus. The parade was organized by the Walkerton Ki
Council looks at options for Riversdale Bridge replacement
The recommended option for replacing the Riversdale Bridge is a prefabricated steel panel bridge, as per the design for future tendering purposes by GM BluePlan.
Brockton not interested in giving up land to Hanover at this time
Mayor Chris Peabody sought council’s direction on how to proceed with a request for a meeting with Hanover regarding that municipality’s growth plan.
Local businessman part of group interested in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport
A group of people has expressed interest in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), for the purpose of operating it as an airport on a financially-viable basis.
Arra: Too soon to be sounding alarm about Omicron
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), said in an interview Tuesday, Nov. 30, that it’s too soon to be getting excited about the new Omicron variant that’s been hitting the headlines.
Jackson acclaimed Bruce County warden for 2022
Janice Jackson, mayor of South Bruce Peninsula, has accepted the appointment as warden of Bruce County council for a second term.
Hawks win one, lose two
The Walkerton Hawks had a busy weekend with three games, getting one win but losing the other two.
County to take another look at reducing speed limit on Bruce Road 1
The county’s transportation and environmental services committee did not support a staff recommendation to leave the posted speed limit on Bruce Road 1 near Kinloss at 70 km/h.
Sled dogs take to the trails of Brant Tract for SSASO time trial event
Saturday, Nov. 20 was not the ideal day for a quiet walk along the trails in Brockton’s Brant Tract, but it was perfect for the Sled Dog Sports Association of Southwestern Ontario (SSASO) time trial sled dog race.
