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.
Walkerton Horticultural Society unveils sculpture in memory of Nancy Bajurny
One of Walkerton’s most visible and beautiful flower gardens is now graced with a magnificent sculpture, in loving memory of Nancy Bajurny, long-time Walkerton Horticultural Society (WHS) member and president.
SBGHC board discusses lessons learned from COVID
As the health-care sector in general shifts to handling COVID-19 as it would any other contagious disease, pandemic responses are being looked at.
Harvards visit Saugeen Municipal Airport
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.
