Walkerton Herald-Times

MPP Lisa Thompson presents a cheque for $11,506.24 to Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody, for recreation department seniors programming. “We’re very grateful for funding for this important program,” said Peabody, who noted the Brockton area has a higher percentage of seniors than the rest of the province.

The Owen Sound Transportation Company – the company that operates MS Chi-Cheemaun and other vessels – has a new captain at the helm.

There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Walkerton Herald-Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part 2 features the months of July to December…

Members of Brockton municipal council joined members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Walkerton Branch 102, to mark the start of 2023 with the traditional New Year’s levee at the Legion hall.

The storm was nasty, and ruined a lot of holiday plans. People cancelled travel and postponed family gatherings. Instead of enjoying a jolly time with friends and relatives, they gritted their teeth and hauled out whatever snow removal equipment they had at their disposal.

Max and Kevin Kaster enjoy the snow-covered Centennial Park hill – two of many who made the most of the Christmas storm that created a winter wonderland for outdoor winter sports enthusiasts.

The U13 Listowel Rep B squad clashed with the Walkerton Capitals on Dec. 20 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex prior to the holiday break. Walkerton took a 5-2 decision over the Cyclones. Pictured: Listowel defenseman Tyse Hayter eludes a Walkerton forecheck.

A Brockton resident has been charged with arson in relation to a fire at an apartment building at 308 John St. in Walkerton on Dec. 1, 2022.

The Saugeen First Nations (SFN) Food Bank and Community Garden are one of the recipients of this year’s grants from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSpirit Funding.

“We’re back to in-person,” said Lorie Smith of Grey County Agricultural Services, of Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, Jan. 4-10, 2023.

The U13 Walkerton Rep C squad travelled to Listowel to clash with the Cyclones at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Dec. 20, skating to a 5-2 victory.

In the final days of 2022, MPP Lisa Thompson made the rounds of the communities in her riding, providing greetings and funding for a number of programs.

There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Walkerton Herald-Times looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part I features the months of January to June… 

As Grey-Bruce continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the area’s Public Health Unit is thrilled to announce that it will be breathing new life into its corporate brand identity.