The Formosa and Culross Memorial Hall, built by local tradesmen and aided by volunteer help, was officially opened on May 3, 1949. As there were not as many halls then as there are now, it was most popular.
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Rail trail near Mildmay temporarily closed
The Bruce County rail trail will be closed for two weeks (May 29 to June 7) between Absalom Street and Concession 30 in Mildmay due to the installation of a sanitary line within the rail trail corridor.
Varney Conservation Area swimming pond closed
Varney Conservation Area’s swimming pond is being closed until further notice.
Rotary Club hosts 11th drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club held the 11th drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on May 18. Winners in this drawing include Glen Sternall ($1,000), Greg Smith ($500), Keith Hopkins ($300), Chris Peabody ($250), Bonnie Noble ($200) and Mike Taylor ($150). The draw was made by Perry Davies (left), with assistance from
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
Keeping with tradition
Canoeing down the Saugeen River is somewhat of a May 24 long weekend tradition in this area. A group of young people kept the tradition alive, loading canoes with weekend gear and heading out from the Lobies Park dock on May 20. The intrepid canoeists included William Grubic from Sioux Lookout, Jack
GBHC to hold provincewide health-care citizens’ referendum
On Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) is setting up more than 1,000 voting stations across across Ontario, including in this region, to allow ordinary citizens the chance to have their say on privatization of health care.
OLT decides in favour of Lake Rosalind property owners
The Ontario Land Tribunal has decided in favour of Lake Rosalind property owners, Larry and Ellie Lantz, to increase lot coverage to construct a new single detached dwelling with attached garage. The property fronts on the lake.
Official Plan amendment application raises issue of housing shortage
Bruce County’s planning and development committee refused an application for an Official Plan amendment at the May 18 meeting on the grounds that minimum distance requirements were not met – but not before discussing the contentious issue of the county’s housing shortage.
Saugeen to celebrate at Sauble Beach this long weekend following court decision
The Chippewas of Saugeen will be celebrating on Sauble Beach over the long weekend, according to a press release from the band council.
Bruce County: Don’t cross the yellow line – until it’s dry
The Bruce County transportation and environmental services department will be undertaking a number of spring and summer infrastructure maintenance projects around the county. This work will include line painting, road construction, culvert replacement, and roadside mowing and maintenance.
Bruce Power soccer field parking lot to be relocated
The parking lot for the Bruce Power Soccer Fields is being relocated as part of an improvement project that will eventually include construction of an accessible washroom, changeroom, equipment storage and concession building.
Bruce County to comment on negative impact of Bill 97: too much rural growth risks prime agricultural land
At least one member of Bruce County Council’s planning committee, Mark Goetz, mayor of South Bruce, wants to ensure the county’s concerns about the potential negative impact on agriculture, of Bill 97 - unless substantial changes are made to the draft Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) released April
