CARGILL - In a community like Cargill, everyone knew the heroes who signed up during the First and Second World Wars – who served overseas, who came back, and who made the ultimate sacrifice. The letters they wrote were treasured and passed from family to family; news about them was shared.
Conservation authority board discusses update on frazil ice
FORMOSA - As winter approaches, concerns are once again arising about the possibility of frazil ice causing problems in Durham.
Planning meeting paves way for 40-unit attainable housing project
WALKERTON - An application for a local Official Plan amendment and zoning bylaw amendment came before Brockton council at the Nov. 4 meeting.
Brockton mayor calls for more details on county spending on homelessness
WALKERTON - As the deadline draws closer for completion of the 2026 Bruce County budget, Mayor Chris Peabody is expressing concerns about one element in it – the $72,000 earmarked for homelessness through the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.
Grey County Council passes a motion opposing provincial ban on speed cameras
OWEN SOUND - Premier Doug Ford’s government has tabled legislation that would ban speed cameras, as part of a bill aimed at reducing red tape. Ford has called use of the cameras a “cash grab” for municipalities.
Whether carved turnips or inflatable plastic pumpkins, Halloween means haunting Jack O’Lanterns
Ooooooh! Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties, and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord deliver us!
Ghoulishly good fun at the Safety Village
The Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village held its Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Staff shortages trending downward at Brucelea Haven
WALKERTON - Staffing at Bruce County’s long-term care homes continues to be a challenge, as it is right across the province, according to the operations report presented to Bruce County’s Long-Term Care Committee of Management on Oct. 16.
SVCA board discusses membership for low water response program
FORMOSA - According to the program report presented to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) board of directors at its Oct. 16 meeting, this area has been in a Level 1 drought due to a shortage of rainfall in August and September.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board endorses planning permits for September
FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors endorsed the issuing of 39 permits by the environmental planning and regulations department between Aug. 25 and Sept. 25 – but not without lengthy discussion.
Monsters march through Walkerton
WALKERTON - Monsters invaded Walkerton on Sunday, Oct. 26 as part of the Walkerton Optimist Club’s second annual Monster March.
Council approves second sign for East Ridge Business Park
WALKERTON - “It’s time to do the sign,” said Brockton Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon.
Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair entertains crowds with shows, exhibits, midway and more
WALKERTON - There’s always something new and fun at the Walkerton’s Little Royal Fair.
How to discourage porch pirates without explosives
Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of … whatever you ordered from Amazon. … It sat on your porch for a grand total of three minutes before a local porch pirate snagged it.
Job fair at WDCS draws students and community members
WALKERTON - A job fair at Walkerton District Community School held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, drew students from the school and from Sacred Heart High School. Students from the other area high schools in the region were invited to attend, and many did.
