FORMOSA - While the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors dealt with a full agenda of regular business - including reports on not one but two flood events, final work resulting from the lightning strike on the Formosa office, tree planting and next year’s budget - discussion kept
Spring has been busy for SVCA’s flood forecasting and warning crew
FORMOSA - No one would disagree that this past winter was a challenging, cold, snowy one. That has meant a very busy spring for Jody Duncan, flood forecasting and warning co-ordinator, water resources department.
Bruce County Council sets priorities for advocacy efforts
WALKERTON - The county has been having a certain amount of success in its advocacy efforts at the federal and provincial levels.
Saugeen Municipal Airport announces lease signed for major new business
BROCKTON - The Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA) Commission announced in a press release that it has entered into a long-term land lease with Allin Aircraft Maintenance.
Council supports in principle plan to develop Saugeen Municipal Airport
WALKERTON - On May 12, Brockton passed a motion to support in principle the development concept and proposed airport uses “that comply with the Bruce County Official Plan” after consideration of a delegation from representatives of the Saugeen Municipal Airport on April 28.
Bridge cost overuns anticipated: Peabody
WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County council will be “massive” for Brockton, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.
Message in bottle renews Cargill tradition
CARGILL - This is a story that should begin with, “Once upon a time …”
To boldly go where no one has gone before – virus-free
The hantavirus scare in recent weeks brought back memories of how the COVID-19 pandemic got going – a cruise ship with sick people.
Updates to Durham Street Bridge, Pinkerton road on Bruce County agenda
WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County will include updates on two important projects, both located in Brockton – the Durham Street bridge project and Bruce Road 15 in Pinkerton.
County helps member municipalities make the most of their levy dollars
WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s director of government relations, presented the third annual local investment report at the May 7 council meeting, detailing the county’s investment in local communities.
Brockton council briefs: School community tragedy remembered
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody opened the May 12 meeting of council with a statement urging everyone to remember the families who lost loved ones in a double tragedy a year ago, on May 23.
Airport founders recognized with plaque
Bill Smith, second from right in above photo, longtime pilot at Saugeen Municipal Airport, had the honour of unveiling a plaque on Saturday, May 16, in memory of the founders of the airport – Connie and Ross Sibbitt.
Brockton’s dog park moving to rail trail location
WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park is on the move. At the May 12 meeting, council decided that despite overwhelming support in the online survey for the Lobies Park location, the pilot project could not continue there.
Municipal leaders mark April 28 – National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job at Hanover ceremony
HANOVER - The Grey Bruce Labour Council held the second of two local events marking the National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job – or suffering ongoing psychological pain related to their work – in Hanover on April 28.
Thompson, South Bruce, school board announce $14.98 million for new school
MILDMAY - Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce and minister of rural affairs, was joined on May 2 by dignitaries from the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board and Municipality of South Bruce to announce plans for a new elementary school and daycare spaces in Mildmay.
