Instead of hockey sticks, participants in the May 26-27 tournament at the Walkerton arena held pool cues, as 115 teams competed for top honours, at the Southwestern Ontario Pool Players Association event.
Peabody: Province amends plan for farm severances
Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he’s pleased to learn the province is amending its plan to allow up to three severances per farm property.
Two new physicians coming to Walkerton-Mildmay
Two new family physicians are coming to Walkerton and Mildmay in the late fall, although they won’t be accepting new patients.
Grey-Bruce MOH: Vaccines in Canada are safe
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, made a presentation to the Grey Bruce board of health on May 26 about vaccine safety in Canada.
Crosswalk coming to intersection at Robinson and South streets
Walkerton will be getting a school crossing at Robinson and South streets.
What happened in Minden could happen in Chesley, warns Save Our Hospital group
“Someone’s going to die,” said Richard Bradley of Minden, as he stood outside the Chesley hospital Friday, May 26.
The answer is awareness
The issue of foreign influence in Canadian politics has once again hit the headlines in a big way.
Draft strategic plan presented to SVCA board of directors
The new Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) strategic plan has been over two years in the making. Now it’s done, at least in draft format, and ready for approval and implementation.
Bruce County’s paramedic services committee gets update on Port Elgin Station
The new Port Elgin paramedic station has seen many delays since construction began in June 2022.
Chepstow Lions host second annual yard and vendor sale
The second annual Chepstow Lions community yard and vendor craft show went off according to plan despite the rain on Saturday, May 20. The show was indoors, a point that attracted both vendors and bargain hunters.
Campers flock to Lobies Park
Campers headed to Lobies Park for the May long weekend, enjoying the mostly warm and pleasant weather.
Get out the bug repellent – camping season is here
Whether one adores camping in the great outdoors, or shudders at the thought, may have a lot to do with certain childhood memories.
Discussion continues on what programs SVCA will be offering in the future
In her report to the Saugeen Conservation board of directors on May 18 at the Formosa headquarters, SVCA general manager Jennifer Stephens reported that she has continued her visits with municipal councils and CAOs to discuss the services and programs provided by the SVCA.
Peabody: Bill 97 would help Brockton with boundary expansion
Mayor Chris Peabody has said that he can see both sides of the issue with Bill 97 and the draft Provincial Policy Statement.
In Line Chiropractic makes donation to Saugeen Hospice
The team from In Line Family Chiropractic in Walkerton presented a cheque to members of Saugeen Hospice Inc. for $1,590, from the recent Hike for Hospice event in Walkerton. Hike for Hospice events to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice also took place the same day in Mildmay and Hanover. From the left
