The Rotary Club recently conducted its fourth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this round are Terry and Jim Bogden ($1,000), the Walkerton Fire Department ($500), Michael Gill ($300), John and Lori McCuaig ($250), Bob and Lois Metcalfe ($200) and Jerry VanDyke ($150). The draw was made b
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Skating on the ice oval
The weekend’s blast of polar air meant winter fun for a lot of people – snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and of course, skating on the Lobies Park ice oval. Skaters who enjoy the open air and lovely scenery in Lobies Park are hoping the polar vortex returns.
Hanover man killed in snowmobile crash in Brockton
A snowmobile crash late Saturday night has resulted in a fatality.
Brockton council discusses draft rec master plan
Council got a look at the recreation master services and facilities plan that’s intended to guide decision making for the next decade.
Downward trend in real estate market continues in January
2023 started in much the same way as 2022 ended for real estate sales in Brockton – on a decline.
Brockton council approves 2023 budget
Brockton residents will see the municipal portion of their property tax bill go up by 7.43 per cent, which amounts to an increase of $188 per year or $15.73 per month for the average property.
Bruce County approves 2023 budget
Bruce County council approved its 2023 capital and operating budget during the Feb. 2 meeting.
South Bruce CLC hears updated plans for transportation of used nuclear fuel
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) reviewed its transportation plan for nuclear waste with the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC) during the education portion of their monthly meeting on Feb. 2.
Bross resigns from South Bruce council
Audrey Bross has vacated her seat as South Bruce councillor in the Mildmay-Carrick Ward.
Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL team wins Sweetheart Tournament
The Walkerton Capitals U13 OWHL squad had a successful weekend at the 43rd annual Sweetheart Tournament in Orangeville, skating away with the gold medal. The team opened the tournament on Jan. 27 with a 7-0 win over North York and a 3-2 win over Owen Sound. In the semifinal on Jan. 28, the Caps doub
Walkerton Capitals continue to struggle to find the win column
In PJHL North Pollock Division action, the Walkerton Capitals added two more losses to their record, as management continues to make changes both behind the bench and to the lineup.
Bruce County Museum hosts special presentation for Black History Month
To mark the beginning of Black History Month, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre will host a special presentation about the work that led to the recognition of more than 1,200 people buried in unmarked graves in Owen Sound’s Potter’s Field, with guest speakers Dorothy Abbott of the Grey Cou
Helping families from Ukraine
The Hanover Senior Citizens Friendship Centre was the scene of a special fundraiser recently, including a meal featuring delicious Ukrainian-style foods and a silent auction to assist people who have fled the Ukraine and come to this area. From the left are Nina Zwart, chair of the Ukrainian Friends
Bruce County sends letter to province regarding lack of consultation on Bill 23
County council is sending a letter to the province, local MPPs and the county’s member municipalities regarding the lack of consultation on Bill 23.
What’s happening in Formosa
It is pretty quiet in Formosa.
