On June 25, the South Bruce Dairy Club held its third meeting. This year the Ripley 4-H Dairy Club and the Mildmay 4-H Dairy Club have joined together to form the South Bruce 4-H Club. The club started the meeting at Doral Farms near Teeswater.
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Local dancers compete at North American Irish Dance Championships
Three Walkerton dancers recently returned from competing at the North American Irish Dance Championships in Montreal.
Bruce County discusses changes to processing Official Plan amendments
Bruce County’s executive committee discussed an item pertaining to the Official Plan (OP) amendment bylaws.
Real estate listings up, average selling price down in Brockton
It appears the local housing market may finally be shifting towards a buyer’s market, as the number of active listings is climbing and the average selling price is coming down.
Brucelea Haven has new reflection room for residents and families
Brucelea Haven in Walkerton has recently installed a reflection room for residents and families.
Chesney siblings celebrate Canada Day by placing ‘poppy rocks’
On Canada Day, six Chesney siblings placed poppy rocks to remember their second cousins Bert Chesney and Ray Chesney, both of whom served in the Second World War.
Province expanding fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose eligibility
Ontario’s top doctor Kieran Moore appeared on July 13 for his first scheduled public COVID-19 briefing since April to announce expanded fourth dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.
Jimmy Keys entertains in Mildmay
The incomparable Jimmy Keys treated his Mildmay audience to a hilarious show filled with music, fun and glitter. The July 8 performance at the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Centre was hosted by the Rotary Club of Mildmay. Keys, a gifted musician and comedian, is familiar to area audiences, having perfo
Momma B’s consignment store opens in Walkerton
Located at 24 Jackson St. S., right in the downtown core, Momma B’s is a consignment store with a difference.
Bruce County staff update council on housing and homelessness plan
Bruce County’s human services committee heard the annual progress report on the Housing and Homelessness Plan during the July 27 council meeting.
Brockton looks at having conceptual drawings prepared for a new arena
Council is taking a step forward in planning the future of the Walkerton arena and community centre.
Cruisin’ down the river
What better way to spend a perfect, sunny Sunday in July than canoeing down the beautiful Saugeen River? This trio visiting from Oxford County – Kalen, Bobby and Danielle – agree that the answer is, “Nothing!” They were among several canoeists launching from the popular Lobies Park boat area.
Former Cycs join Barons
Two former Listowel Junior Cyclones defensemen will be donning red and black jerseys of a different nature for the 2022-23 hockey season.
‘They’ve got to get in there and get these guys out’
“…Percentage wise our casualty list was far greater than that of Toronto… The metropolis had dozens of deaths in their million and a quarter population. We had two men killed. Knew them as fellow townsmen and neighbours. Knew their hobbies, their personalities and their ambitions. Hazel hit us very
Grain Farmers of Ontario taking applications for Legacy Scholarship
The Grain Farmers of Ontario are accepting application for the Legacy Fund Scholarship, encouraging “the pursuit of higher education in any area of study that will benefit agriculture or agri-food and support(ing) the development of future leaders in these areas.”
