Submitted April 27, 2022Cartoons
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Automated smart system lessens grower workload in the greenhouse
As the labour shortage facing the greenhouse vegetable sector intensifies, growers are increasingly looking for alternatives to help them fill critical positions.
OFA VIEWPOINT: OFA outlines importance of biosecurity as a shared responsibility
As farmers, we know that it’s the finite details that make all the difference. This could be closing the latch on a gate, applying the parking brake, or checking your blind spot when making a left-hand turn. Biosecurity includes a collection of those details to maintain safety standards and protect
Walkerton DCS wins invitational girls’ basketball tourney
Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) hosted an eight-team invitational elementary girls’ basketball tournament on April 22. WDCS had two teams participate in the tournament. The Grade 6-7 team were the consolation champions. The Grade 7-8 team, pictured, won all three of their games and were t
Paisley bridge replacement begins on May 2
The Teeswater River Bridge replacement project, located on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, will begin on Monday, May 2. The existing bridge location will be closed from July 1 to approximately Aug. 31, 2023 during construction.
Out my window
Dorothy Hazlehurst loves watching the deer out her front window – all 10 of them visit every day.
New Millennium Quilters Guild to hold quilt show
On April 19, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) met in person, the second time since the start of the pandemic. Members were once again able to browse through the many books available to borrow from the guild’s library.
Games day fundraiser being held for Ukraine
A special games day fundraiser is being held on Saturday, April 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 9, between Mildmay and Walkerton.
Grey Bruce Singers seeking singers for spring session
Wednesday, May 4 at Grace United Church in Hanover is the place to be if you would like to try singing in a choir.
‘The Sounds of Scotland Show’ to celebrate 1,000th episode
On Friday, May 6, Andrew McBride, a.k.a. Andy Mack, will host his 1,000th edition of The Sounds of Scotland Show.
Health ministry approves Kincardine CT addition
The Ministry of Health has provided additional funding support and final approval for South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) to proceed with the construction of a 2,000 square foot addition to the Kincardine hospital to house a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner.
Protect yourself against tick bites and Lyme disease
Now that spring has sprung, ticks have become active. If bitten by a specific tick (blacklegged tick - deer tick), you may be at risk of getting Lyme disease.
Skate Wallace holds annual award banquet
Skate Wallace held its year-end banquet in Kurtzville on April 14, recognizing its outstanding participants from the 2021-22 season.
2022 War Amps key tag mailing campaign launched in southwestern Ontario
The War Amps begins its 2022 key tag mailing to southwestern Ontario this week with the theme “You Make Our Programs Possible.”
