Donna and Jim Fischer of Meadow Ridge Maple (Fischer Lind Farms) recently presented a cheque for $1,000 to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured: Donna Fischer, right, presents the cheque to Dianne Waram of the Walkerton and District Food Bank.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Local business makes donations to Bruce County Paramedic Services, Walkerton Fire Dept.
Two local emergency services got a helping hand in the form of donations from Marvin Freiburger and Sons Inc.
Santa visits Cargill for popular breakfast event
Sunday, Dec. 3, in Cargill was the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a tasty brunch while little ones told Santa what they want to find under the tree this Christmas.
Walkerton Legion judges record number of entries for poster, literary contests
Walkerton Legion Branch 102 members judged a record number of entries for its Remembrance Poster and Literary competitions this year. Pictured are Branch 102 1st Vice-President Phil Englishman and Veterans and Seniors Chair Jon Critchfield, with fellow judge Cheryl Van Oene in the background. First
Peabody: Hosting agreement for battery project ‘a good template’ moving forward
Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that he views council’s recent decision to endorse the Alectra/Convergent application for a battery electrical storage system facility as involving “a good template for other energy projects.”
Walkerton Optimist Club hosts Breakfast with Santa
The Walkerton Legion looked like the North Pole on Saturday morning, Dec. 2, when children were treated to breakfast with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus.
Visiting a winter wonderland: Formosa Country Christmas
FORMOSA – A dusting of snow added to the charm of this year’s Formosa Country Christmas, Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The largest Christmas light show in the area, with over five kilometres of exhibits and displays, had something for everyone. And good weather brought the crowds, eager to take in the enchantment
Brockton council to purchase new vehicle for fire department
Council voted in favour of a fire department purchase that will involve incurring $97,000 debt, prior to 2024 budget deliberations.
Second Hand Rose Shop makes large donation to Bruce County Social Services
With Christmas just around the corner, Bruce County Social Services received a huge helping hand from the Second Hand Rose Shop in Walkerton. With community partners Huron Tractor and many others, the shop uses profits to buy gifts for children. Social services provides them with basic informatio
OHC holds press conference at Queen’s Park on service closures at rural hospitals
The Ontario Health Coalition has just released a new report that shows the frequency and severity of hospital closures in this province is “unprecedented, and it’s getting worse.”
Local softball players lead Canada to World Softball Cup bronze
Alex McGillivray doesn’t overly consider himself a power hitter, but there’s no arguing that the Durham native is a clutch hitter after he tagged a two-run home run at the U18 World Softball Cup (WSC) in Mexico to lead Team Canada to the bronze medal.
CLC chair highlights Q3 activities, new student rep appointed by council
Jim Gowland, chair of the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC), provided South Bruce council with the CLC’s third quarter update on Nov. 28.
SVCA board thanks Nancy Griffin for 34 years of education programming
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) wrapped up its education program for the final time, bidding farewell to Nancy Griffin, program co-ordinator, who has inspired a fascination with the environment in generations of participants, including some of the current SVCA staff.
Brockton council gives go-ahead for battery electricity storage project
Brockton council voted on Nov. 28 to endorse the proposed battery electricity storage system (BESS) facility near Cargill – but with provisions for further public engagement by Alectra/Convergent.
What’s Happening in Brockton at the Bruce County Public Library
Can you believe December is here?
