WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview June 30 that he has a strong feeling the time is right for Brockton to apply for funding for a new arena.
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First Responders Day at Saugeen Municipal Airport draws crowds
BROCKTON - What could be better – perfect weather, planes flying overhead, and the asphalt near the terminal covered with fire trucks, police cruisers, ambulances, helicopters, and best of all, the people who use the vehicles to respond to emergencies in our area?
Westario Power provides update on proposed transaction with ERTH
WALKERTON - Westario Power Inc. held its annual general meeting on June 24, providing shareholders with an update on the company’s operations, strategic direction, and the sale of the utility to ERTH Corporation.
Two Brockton residents charged with firearms offences after search warrant executed
BROCKTON - A search warrant executed in Brockton has resulted in the seizure of two firearms and the arrest of two Brockton residents.
100 Women Who Care presents milestone $40,000 donation to TenThirtyFive Grey Bruce
GREY-BRUCE - 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce recently presented a milestone donation of $40,000 to TenThirtyFive Grey Bruce following the organization’s May meeting.
Province highlights $10 million in spending to support operations and reduce wait times at hospitals in Bruce and Grey counties
BRUCE-GREY - The Ontario government is investing a total of $10,210,000 to support improved operations and reduced wait times for hospitals within South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Brightshores Health System, and Hanover and District Hospital.
Sicard, Ernewein top card score board
WALKERTON - Euchre results for seniors’ cards at the Walkerton library on Wednesday, June 24.
Another local Veteran receives Quilt of Valour
John Jokke, who served in the Canadian Air Force for just under 27 years, was honoured with a beautiful Quilt of Valour as a warm gesture of thanks for his service.
Walkerton parks full of local music talent
WALKERTON - The first in the Music in the Park series for this summer was a delight for those who stopped to listen – and stayed to hear more, from Lisa McEwen and Jessie T, on the afternoon of June 27 in Market Garden Park.
GBPH seeks information on dog bite incidents in region
GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the owners of dogs involved in two unrelated dog-bite incidents – one that took place Tuesday, June 23, in Owen Sound, and another that took place Wednesday, June 24, in Hanover.
GBPH encourages residents to take precautions during extreme heat event
GREY-BRUCE - With daily temperatures expected hitting 30°C or more this week, Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is reminding residents and visitors to take important steps to prevent potential heat-related illnesses.
BigDoor to serve as community cooling centre when weather turns hot
CARGILL - In the new business portion of the June 23 Brockton Council meeting – the annual meeting held at the Cargill Community Centre instead of the Bruce County administrative building in Walkerton – this week’s hot weather made its way onto the agenda with a very cool community initiative.
Brockton Council agrees to relocate temporary dog park – temporarily
CARGILL - Walkerton’s off-leash dog park is on the move again.
Brockton Council to focus on new arena build for Walkerton
CARGILL - Brockton Council has spent years, and considerable time and effort, debating whether to refurbish or replace the current arena, which was constructed in 1972.
WDCS students raise more than $5,000 for Saugeen Hospice at first-ever “Hop for Hospice”
WALKERTON - Students at Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) Elementary raised more than $5,000 for hospice care during a first-time fundraiser that combined physical activity, pledges and community support, school officials say.
