GREY/BRUCE - The Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) held its annual general meeting and conference in Toronto, June 18-20.
Early intervention would serve youth better
In June, a bank was robbed in Durham, a midwestern Ontario town many of us have either visited (beautiful conservation park and hiking trails, right on the river) or driven through (Highway 6). The robbers were apparently armed with a machete and handgun. Police have now made arrests.
County gives go-ahead to proposed Walkerton boundary expansion
SAUGEEN SHORES - Bruce County Council approved the proposed expansion of the Walkerton settlement area, following a public meeting held under the Planning Act on July 10, at the council chambers in Saugeen Shores.
Local sleddog championship team to compete in ‘Olympics of sleddog racing’
BRUCE COUNTY - A local sleddog enthusiast, Lisa DeGennaro, has been pre-selected to compete as part of Team Canada’s Registered Northern Breeds (RNB) in the six-dog rig event, at the IFSS (International Federation of Sleddog Sports) World Championships in October.
Brockton mayor would like to see growth in Chepstow, Cargill
WALKERTON - Although Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody’s focus was on the busy agenda for the July 15 municipal council meeting, he took a few moments to comment on other issues in a July 15 interview with the Herald-Times prior to the meeting.
Bazaar a cool fundraiser
The St. Joseph’s CWL bazaar at the Cargill Community Centre on July 12 had something for everyone.
Pedal for Hospice event returning Aug. 24 to Walkerton
WALKERTON - Saugeen Hospice Inc. has reached 75 per cent of its fundraising goal but needs community support to get the last 25%.
Mayor says urban concepts don’t work in rural area
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody is adamant that urban planning concepts don’t work in rural Ontario – concepts like walkable communities.
O Canada – A great day in Walkerton
WALKERTON - Red and white were the colours of the day at Centennial Park on Canada Day. Left: Youngsters cooled off at the splash pad during the annual Canada Day party in Walkerton.
Conservation area getting new safety fencing
FORMOSA - As discussed during the May 15 meeting of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors, new fencing is being installed at Durham Conservation Area.
Bridge work on budget, schedule
WALKERTON - The July 10 meeting of Bruce County council includes an update on the Durham Street bridge project.
Not the time for, ‘Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!’
It promises to be a long, hot summer – endless days of being grateful for the merest hint of a breeze, an inclination to gravitate to the frozen food section of the grocery store, and a growing preference for Freezies at all meals.
Draw new addition to Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise
CARGILL - This year’s fourth annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise on Aug. 23 offers a new way for people to participate – the Pay It Forward Memorial Draw.
Cargill’s Pickin’ by the Pond thrills crowds with food, fellowship and great country music
Despite the weekend’s heat warning, the people who like to dance to country favourites at Pickin’ by the Pond, danced.
Barns2Beaches touches down at SMA on July 26
BROCKTON - Saugeen Municipal Airport will be the scene of a huge, family-friendly music event that promises to make the most of summer weather and an ideal venue.
