They enter the room, a little awkward in their new shoes – except for the inevitable rebel who opts for neon running shoes.
Bruce County adopts 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
A strategic plan provides a road map to guide future decisions. With the adoption of Bruce County’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan on June 15, council has a document designed to help shape the county’s actions over the next four years and beyond.
Local businessman makes it easier for police to fight crime
A local businessman, Darren Holm, has developed a concept that could make it easier for people to help police make this community safer.
Bruce County council gets update on development charge study
The county has moved a step closer to implementing development charges, with an information workshop held for council on June 15, during the meeting of the corporate services committee.
Peabody believes Bailey bridge best option for Walkerton during Durham Street bridge project
Chris Peabody, Brockton mayor and Bruce County warden, said that the Durham Street bridge continues to top the agenda at both Bruce County and Brockton council meetings.
Bruce County warden floats the idea of exploring additional options for Durham Street bridge replacement
Warden Chris Peabody wants to ensure all possibilities are explored, prior to a decision being made about Walkerton’s Durham Street bridge, due for replacement in 2025-26.
Great turnout, perfect weather at Golf Fore Hospice 2023
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.
