If some of the planes flying above Saugeen Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 10 sounded a bit different, it was because they were. The Harvard aircraft has a unique throaty roar, and there were two of the historic war planes based in Tillsonburg, at SMA, where they took fortunate individuals for a
Celebrating Dairy Month: Third generation dairy farmer describes modern dairy operation – Ikendale Farms
Ikendale Farms, located just west of Walkerton on Concession Road 2, is presently operated by third generation dairy farmers, brothers and partners Tyler and Chris Kuntz, along with their wives.
St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe celebrates 150th anniversary
St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Carlsruhe is celebrating its 150th anniversary on June 25.
Saugeen Hospice holds garage sale fundraiser
Saugeen Hospice Inc. held an indoor yard sale at the Walkerton agricultural building on June 10 to raise funds and bring the goal of a residential hospice serving southern Bruce and Grey counties a step closer. While the lengthy government approvals process moves forward, fundraising is already in h
Peabody proposes alternatives for bridge project
Warden Chris Peabody said he’s planning to bring a notice of motion to Bruce County council on June 15 regarding the Durham Street bridge replacement project in Walkerton.
Durham Street Bridge replacement plans have business community concerned
With the project to replace Paisley’s venerable bridge over the Saugeen River nearing completion, attention has turned to another bridge over the river, this one in downtown Walkerton.
Over 80 community members attend Water Blessing in Lobies Park
Talk without action has little meaning, a complaint that’s often been made about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s efforts to redress the legacy of residential schools and enhance the process of reconciliation in this country.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Walkerton Firefighters’ Association Breakfast and Touch-a-Truck
The Walkerton Firefighters Association hosted its annual breakfast and touch-a-truck event in Walkerton on Saturday. The event drew a large crowd, and had something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Mischief is a real crime, with serious consequences
The official name for this particular crime is mischief – something that brings to mind naughty children playing “nicky nicky nine doors.”
Craig supports AMO recommendations on removing councillors guilty of harassment
Emily McIntosh’s presentation to Bruce County council on June 1 on Bill 5, had a last-minute change. Bill 5 was voted down in the legislature the previous day. “This is Plan B,” she said.
Bruce County rescinds long-term care homes’ COVID-19 immunization policy
The county’s long-term care committee of management has voted to rescind the COVID-19 immunization policy, effective immediately.
IN PHOTOS: 2023 Elmwood firefighters breakfast
The Elmwood firefighters hosted a successful breakfast on Saturday, June 3.
To drive or not to drive, that is the question
Cars are getting a bad name as major polluters taking up prime downtown real estate that could be turned into sidewalk cafés and sales areas.
Peabody proposes another solution for the Durham Street bridge replacement project
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said in an interview Tuesday, prior to the meeting of Brockton council, that he wants to make sure all possibilities are looked at before the county makes a final decision on how it will proceed with replacement of the Durham Street bridge acros
‘Reunion Two… I do! I do!’ a triumph for County Towne Players
What do you get when you take an artfully-crafted script and delightful characters, and spice it up with witty localisms and some really unexpected plot twists? Great entertainment!
