County council has approved the proposed 2025 budget, which will see a 4.92 per cent tax increase over last year, or $59 for the average household.
Walkerton Herald-Times
South Bruce Council rejects Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 2025 budget citing concerns with 17.5% levy increase
Coun. Mike Niesen brought council’s attention to the SVCA’s draft budget proposal – approved in principle by SVCA’s board of directors – of an overall municipal levy increase of 17.51 per cent for South Bruce.
Four-county region has Ontario’s lowest unemployment rate
In December, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.4 percentage points to 3.6%.
The Rotary Club of Walkerton announce winners of the second round of lottery draw
The Rotary Club of Walkerton recently announced the winners of the second round of their lottery…
Councillors concerned with proposed flood plain location of BESS facility
A presentation on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Tara on Jan. 9 ended with a several members of county council expressing concerns over the flood plain location of the facility.
Turnbacks – Walkerton Herald-Times Jan. 16 2024
From January 12, 1994 • Movie playing at Paramount in Hanover: Wayne’s World 2 • Students…
Saugeen Sparks Training Centre receives $50,000 RED grant
Saugeen Sparks Training Centre recently announced the receipt of $50,000 in funding through the RURAL Economic Development (RED) grant program.
County supports Kincardine resolution on taxation of electricity industry properties
At the suggestion of Warden Luke Charbonneau (Saugeen Shores) at the Jan. 9 council meeting, Bruce County council supported a Kincardine resolution calling for fair assessment of electricity industry properties.
Local artists created train display for Formosa Country Christmas
When you first entered the Formosa Lions Park at this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, you were greeted by a train painting coming out of the station. This magnificent piece of art was created by Wayne and Margaret Yeoman.
South Bruce OPP responds to incident north of Chepstow
On Jan. 11, just after 2 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road, north of Chepstow.
Legion donates to new Paisley branch of county library
Bruce County Public Library officials expressed gratitude for a $2,000 donation from Paisley Branch 295, Royal Canadian Legion.
Peabody: Still a lot of work to do on Brockton 2025 budget
After one full budget meeting and with no anticipation of a resolution in the second scheduled meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody said there’s still a lot of work to do before the 2025 municipal budget is ready to be approved.
Walkerton Capitals drop road contest to Ironmen
The Wingham Ironmen and Walkerton Capitals went head-to-head on Jan. 10 at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre.
SVCA offices open again after Oct. 6 lightning strike
As of Monday, Jan. 13, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority resumed normal operations at its administrative centre in Formosa.
Blame it on Trudeau …
For at least the past couple of years, a space alien listening to all the talk about Justin Trudeau…
