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.
Municipality explores options for scattering garden
Those looking at options for the dignified placing of ashes of loved ones should note that Brockton council is looking at the possibility of having a scattering garden in the Walkerton Cemetery.
Brockton mayor wants to see county road in Pinkerton reopened
The county road through Pinkerton, closed since flooding earlier this spring caused a breach in a private dam, is now, according to Mayor Chris Peabody, “high and dry – the water is 250 feet away.” He said in an interview Tuesday, May 12 that he’d like to see that road reopened sooner rather than la
Collaboration a key topic at hospital board meeting
A major topic of discussion during the May 6 meeting of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors was collaboration – including with fellow board members, the leadership of other area hospital corporations and organizations, and with community partners.
Bruce County set to receive federal funding to address substance use, addiction harms reduction
ruce County is receiving up to $1,139,000 through an Emergency Treatment Funding Agreement with Health Canada.
