The eighth annual Car and Truck Show put on by the Walkerton Agricultural Society was the most successful ever, according to Morgan Inglis.
SVCA to get legal assistance from Grey County
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors has voted in favour of enacting an agreement with Grey County for provision of legal support.
Cargill has new Homecoming Ambassador after 45 years – Payton Hayes
In a gala pageant on July 28, Cargill’s reigning Homecoming Ambassador since 1979, Pennie Wilhelm, passed on her crown to the 2024 ambassador, Payton Hayes.
Why let the tourists have all the fun?
It has come to the attention of a lot of us that the best deals on everything from retail to entertainment are probably found right here at home.
Gallant stepping down as South Bruce fire chief
July 23 was the final meeting of South Bruce council for Fire Chief Guy Gallant.
South Bruce Council urges province to ‘consider the whole picture’ with rural health care
SOUTH BRUCE – South Bruce council has supported two resolutions dealing with health care. The…
Landowners ask South Bruce to consider relinquishing Sideroad 30 road allowance to them
A South Bruce resident has asked the municipality to transfer ownership of the unmaintained Sideroad 30 road allowance between Concessions 2 and 10, Culross, to the adjacent landowners.
SVCA to implement modest 2025 increase camping fees
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors has approved an increase in camping fees for 2025.
‘God willin’ and the creek don’t rise’
A lot of our communities have stormwater and sewer systems that would qualify as antiques, were they cars.
Teeswater Pipe Band visits Walkerton
The Teeswater Highlanders Pipe Band put on a wonderful performance for an appreciative crowd on a chilly July 18 evening, in the Walkerton Legion parking lot.
Brockton council to seek legal opinion on Saugeen Municipal Airport
On April 17, the councils of Brockton, West Grey and Hanover held a joint meeting at the Elmwood community centre to discuss the future of Saugeen Municipal Airport.
Microsoft outage on July 19 had impact on local health care
While the global Microsoft outage didn’t affect health care in this area directly, patients did feel the impact.
Streetfest 2024 features fun in the sun and bargains galore
Streetfest 2024 on July 19 saw Walkerton’s downtown take on a carnival atmosphere as townsfolk and visitors alike celebrated summer, great shopping, good food and the chance to have fun.
Walk for Wenjack events in region planned for this summer and fall
Everybody has their own reason to “Walk for Wenjack” in 2024. For some, it may be a moment to honour Chanie Wenjack and the many others like him. For others, it may be an opportunity to raise awareness of the true history of residential schools.
Ronnie the Tortoise visits library
Karina Fensterer of Hands-On Exotics brought friends including Ronnie the Tortoise to meet the children at the library in Walkerton on July 17, one of several stops in the area.
