The New Year’s Eve dinner and dance in Mildmay is so big, it’s moving to a bigger venue.
Walkerton Herald-Times
SSASO holds timed trials event at Brant Tract
The Brant Tract went to the dogs on Saturday, Oct. 15 – and the dogs loved it.
Newspaper digitization project now complete
Those looking to browse the pages of newspapers from the past, including the Walkerton Herald-Times, are now able to do so online.
Poppy rocks to be placed in Paisley
Painted poppy rocks will be available from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 for family members to place on the graves of veterans buried at Douglas Hill Cemetery. At 10 a.m. there will be a special ceremony under the “No Stone Left Alone” (NSLA) project. Students from Paisley will place poppy rocks to
Sacred Heart Trinity workshop prepares students to be peer leaders
With so many new students at Sacred Heart High School this year, it’s important that some of the older students step up to become leaders. This is what the Trinity program helps establish in the school community, and on Friday, Oct. 7 they had their first training workshop.
Otto McClevis laid down the law in Bruce County
In the depths of the Depression an epic chase took place. A Chevy and the undertaker’s brand new Plymouth roared down the 8th Concession of Brant Township with Constable Otto McClevis in hot pursuit. The stolen cars would soon crash and McClevis would set a record: the only policeman in Ontario who
Formosa Recreation Centre officially opened, Oct. 15
Thanks to the tireless planning efforts of local service organizations, a small army of volunteers who made the vision a reality, and the generosity of project donators, the Formosa Recreation Centre will continue to be a hub of physical activity for years to come.
Bingo!
Ruth Ann Schlosser and Dianne Keip, both of Hanover although Keip used to live in Walkerton, prepare for a fun evening of bingo at the Elmwood Community Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The Elmwood Chamber of Commerce started the bingos Sept. 6, after a hiatus due to COVID, and will continue them until N
CWL makes donation to South Grey-Bruce Literacy Council
The St. Joseph’s Catholic Women’s League in Cargill recently presented the South Grey-Bruce Youth Literary Council with a donation. The donation was made from proceeds of the CWL’s bazaar. Pictured: Pauline Cuneo of the CWL presents the cheque to Harvey McFadden of the South Grey-Bruce Youth Literar
Peabody continues to advocate for local nursing staff
Mayor Chris Peabody is working closely with Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell regarding the announced two-month closure of the Chesley hospital’s emergency department.
Brockton asks for increases to ODSP, Ontario Works payments
The Oct. 11 meeting got off to serious start with three business items arising from the minutes.
New, active real estate listings in Brockton up for fifth straight month
Home sales in Brockton continue to slow.
Policing to cost more next year
The OPP annual billing statement report for Brockton shows an increase of $156,547 for 2023, from $2,486,934 to $2,643,481.
Standing room only at meeting on two-month closure of the Chesley hospital’s ER
On Oct. 7, the Chesley hospital’s emergency department closed for eight weeks, with no guarantee of what will happen on Dec. 2, the scheduled reopening date. The smallest of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s four sites, it’s been hit hard during the current nurse shortage that’s affected hospital
South Bruce CBO ‘fairly pleased’ with e-permit software trial results
Staff in the building department hope to continue using digital e-permitting software following the completion of a two-year trial.