Walkerton Herald-Times

Bev Gateman, Ontario Student Nutrition Program Grey Bruce, accepts a donation of $14,541 from the Walkerton Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign. From the left are Gateman, Shelley Eckenswiller, Ashley Hoogenboom, David Hoogenboom, Tricia Folz and Christie Huntley.

One key achievement of the 2018-22 term of council was the Minister’s Zoning Order for the East Ridge Business Park area. It will pave the way for some sorely needed residential development – an estimated 500 units of varying types including rental apartments, and much more.

Work on the watermain going under the Saugeen River in the area of the bridge continues.

Mayor Chris Peabody opened the inaugural meeting of the 2022-26 term of council by thanking the citizens of Brockton for another four years.

The working poor – people with jobs, who “just can’t keep up” are the people who are now coming to the Walkerton and District Food Bank, according to food bank treasurer Maryanne Buehlow.

A raid at an Arran Township property earlier this week has resulted in the seizure of more than$100,000 worth of stolen property and drugs, and nearly 70 charges laid against two individuals.

The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) has announced plans to shift students to remote learning starting Monday, Nov. 21 if the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and the province are unable to reach a deal.

The Walkerton Capitals U13 Rep C team had a successful weekend at the 66th annual Mitchell Peewee Tournament. The Capitals allowed eight goals in five games on their way to a 4-1 record, including a 1-0 win in the championship game against West Grey. Team members include: Benjamin Bester, Connor Dun

The Walkerton Capitals came close but ended up losing 5-4 to Wingham Friday night at the Clinton arena. Sunday’s home game saw Kincardine take a 3-0 lead in the first period, which the Capitals couldn’t overcome; final score was 4-1 for Kincardine.

Remembrance Day 2022 marked 104 years since the armistice was signed at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, that ended First World War hostilities. It’s been 80 years since Dieppe in the Second World War.

Del and Ang Freiburger – Race Team #37 – presented Kyle Fortune of the Grey Bruce Falcons Special Needs Hockey Team with a donation on Nov. 13.

For 45 years, the Formosa Lions have held a monthly lottery draw. Nov. 9 saw the November draw and the year-end draw being made by Lion Hank Soers and Lion Sandra Douglas.