Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview prior to the Aug. 29 council meeting that he won’t give up on effort to get better representation on the local police services board.
Music In The Park
PJ Mack, well-known local country music singer, entertains an appreciative audience at the Market Garden stage Aug. 27 for Music in the Park. Mack performed covers of country and western favourites, as well as his own original pieces.
Formosa’s Billie and Harley Martin have great year in track and field
After a successful summer competing in track and field as part of the Saugeen Track and Field team, Billie and Harley Martin of Formosa are looking forward to building on that success back at their respective universities.
The Bruce County Heritage Association presents Heritage Farm and Steam Show
The Heritage Farm and Steam Show, Aug. 18-20, truly did have something for everyone. Some came for the musical entertainment (which was a delight) while others came to view the displays and equipment demonstrations, take in the auctions and games, and enjoy the food – corn roast, roast beef dinner a
Special ceremony honours veterans buried in Starkvale Cemetery
Following the lead of No Stone Left Alone, a registered Canadian charity, a special ceremony was held the morning of Aug. 19, when family members and volunteers placed stones painted with poppies on the graves of 38 veterans buried in Starkvale Cemetery, Paisley.
Jace Weber collects 6.2 million pop tabs, presents cheque to March of Dimes
Jace Weber, the 10-year-old Mildmay boy who has been collecting pop tabs for the past year, never set out to break a world record.
Brockton council approves purchase of new street sweeper
Council has approved the use of additional funds in the purchase of a new street sweeper.
EPCOR applies for leave to construct natural gas lines to Brockton
Brockton council has approved the recommendation to support EPCOR’s application to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to bring natural gas services to Brockton.
Walkerton Optimist Sunflower Field now open
Braven Nahrgang of Walkerton is delighted by the lovely sunflowers next to Brant Drive-In. The Optimist Sunflower Field has become much more than a fundraiser for the group – it’s a major draw for the community.
Walkerton food bank in need of items for back-to-school
It’s been a busy summer for the volunteers at the Walkerton and District Food Bank.
Peabody meets with health, housing ministry officials at AMO conference
Chris Peabody, Bruce County warden and Brockton mayor, took a few minutes from a busy schedule at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in London on Monday to provide an update on some of the meetings with provincial officials.
Pigstock 2023 Slo-Pitch Tournament draws 81 teams
This year’s Pigstock 2023 Slo-Pitch Tournament was a winner from start to finish, according to Dirt Pigs spokesman Don Leslie.
SBGHC temporary ER closures continue this week
The round of temporary emergency room closures at three of the four South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) hospitals – Chesley, Walkerton and Durham – announced on Aug. 15 are continuing this week.
Pink flowers
Dr. Gary Bajurny recently found an unusual treasure on his Geeson Ave. property – lovely pink blossoms like these, only at the top of a blue spruce tree. He noticed the flowers around the time of the official unveiling of the art piece in memory of his wife, Nancy Bajurny, longtime president of the
Storm damages Lobies Park
A brief but fierce storm Aug. 10 caused the temporary closure of the Lobies Park playground, due to fallen trees and branches. The damage was cleared and the playground reopened the next day.