An estimated crowd of 300 turned out on June 25 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe – one of the area’s loveliest churches, as well as one of the oldest. Archbishop Peter Hundt, who has strong local roots, celebrated mass, which was followed by
Golf Fore Hospice a triumph once again, raises $71K (and counting)
Once again, Golf Fore Hospice was a triumph, as the community joined forces to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice Inc.
Peabody headed for Finland to view underground repository for nuclear waste
Although the highlight of the Finland trip being put on by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization the first week in July is the visit to that country’s Onkalo underground facility for spent nuclear fuel, Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody has another key interest.
Maryanne Buehlow presented with Brockton’s Good Neighbour Award
On June 22, Brockton honoured its volunteers with a special dinner and awards presentation in Cargill.
EPCOR natural gas project in Brockton to take place in two phases
While EPCOR’s project to provide natural gas to parts of Brockton continues, it won’t happen quite as planned.
Brockton council decides on East Ridge location for future arena
Brockton is several steps closer to having a new arena to replace the current one, following a series of decisions made during the June 20 council meeting in Cargill.
Only in Canada, eh?
There is more to this great country than canoes and maple syrup.
Liesemer Home Hardware celebrates 150th anniversary
In 1873, Conrad Liesemer opened his hardware store in Mildmay. Now, 150 years later, there’s still a hardware store at the same location – not just the same community but the same corner (larger than the original store, though) – and it’s still owned and operated by Liesemers – Pete, the owner, is f
Bravo to the Class of 2023
They enter the room, a little awkward in their new shoes – except for the inevitable rebel who opts for neon running shoes.
Bruce County adopts 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
A strategic plan provides a road map to guide future decisions. With the adoption of Bruce County’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan on June 15, council has a document designed to help shape the county’s actions over the next four years and beyond.
Local businessman makes it easier for police to fight crime
A local businessman, Darren Holm, has developed a concept that could make it easier for people to help police make this community safer.
Bruce County council gets update on development charge study
The county has moved a step closer to implementing development charges, with an information workshop held for council on June 15, during the meeting of the corporate services committee.
Peabody believes Bailey bridge best option for Walkerton during Durham Street bridge project
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said that the Durham Street bridge continues to top the agenda at both Bruce County and Brockton council meetings.
Bruce County warden floats the idea of exploring additional options for Durham Street bridge replacement
Warden Chris Peabody wants to ensure all possibilities are explored, prior to a decision being made about Walkerton’s Durham Street bridge, due for replacement in 2025-26.
Great turnout, perfect weather at Golf Fore Hospice 2023
The turnout was excellent and the weather was even better, at this year’s Golf Fore Hospice event at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club on June 20.
