FORMOSA - According to the program report presented to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) board of directors at its Oct. 16 meeting, this area has been in a Level 1 drought due to a shortage of rainfall in August and September.
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board endorses planning permits for September
FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors endorsed the issuing of 39 permits by the environmental planning and regulations department between Aug. 25 and Sept. 25 – but not without lengthy discussion.
Monsters march through Walkerton
WALKERTON - Monsters invaded Walkerton on Sunday, Oct. 26 as part of the Walkerton Optimist Club’s second annual Monster March.
Council approves second sign for East Ridge Business Park
WALKERTON - “It’s time to do the sign,” said Brockton Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon.
Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair entertains crowds with shows, exhibits, midway and more
WALKERTON - There’s always something new and fun at the Walkerton’s Little Royal Fair.
How to discourage porch pirates without explosives
Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of … whatever you ordered from Amazon. … It sat on your porch for a grand total of three minutes before a local porch pirate snagged it.
Job fair at WDCS draws students and community members
WALKERTON - A job fair at Walkerton District Community School held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, drew students from the school and from Sacred Heart High School. Students from the other area high schools in the region were invited to attend, and many did.
Greenock Senior Citizens to meet at accessible facility, at affordable price
WALKERTON - Brockton Council heard two presentations on Oct. 14 from community groups seeking financial assistance.
SVCA still working on proposed budget increase
FORMOSA - The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s 2026 budget will be returning to the Nov. 20 meeting.
Styrofoam added to local recyclable list
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said, during Brockton Council’s Oct. 14 meeting, that the changes coming to recycling in January will be “really great” for residential users.
Elmwood Community Centre funding request part of budget discussion at Oct. 14 meeting
WALKERTON - The Elmwood Community Centre board presented its capital budget request for 2026 during the Oct. 14 meeting of Brockton council.
Resurfacing of east approach to Durham Street bridge should be done by month’s end
A report that’s being presented at the Oct. 16 meeting of Bruce County council states that phase one of the Durham Street Bridge rehabilitation is complete, and phase two continues to progress on budget.
Walk for Wenjack taking place at Riverbend Park on Oct. 21
Brockton and Bruce County are hosting a Walk for Wenjack on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. at Riverbend Park, Walkerton.
Walkerton Agricultural Society gears up for Little Royal Fair with crowning of ambassadors
The ambassador competition for the Walkerton Agricultural Society’s Little Royal Fair, Oct. 17-19, took place on Oct. 7, at the agricultural building.
County looks at reducing proposed budget increase
The proposed 5.97 per cent budget increase for Bruce County may be less than the projected 7.08%, but it’s still more than what some members of county council would like to see.
