Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, presented the 2022 budget to Bruce County council at the April 7 meeting.
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Southline Brant Women’s Institute holds last meeting
On Saturday, March 26, 2022, eight of our Women’s Institute (W.I.) ladies met at the home of Joan Stroeder for their final meeting.
Tocheri retiring as Hanover CAO
Effective Aug. 31, Hanover’s CAO Brian Tocheri will be retiring.
Unique Easter display
The Paisley Pharmacy had a charming and unique Easter display in the front window – an enchanting mechanical rendition of how the Easter Bunny might operate his Easter egg factory. Children loved it but it was the adults who were truly fascinated.
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre provides program updates
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre (MCM&CC) in Southampton has announced a number of upcoming programs and projects:
County Towne Players brighten up Victoria Jubilee Hall tower
Spring has finally sprung, and the County Towne Players are celebrating by donating colourful daffodil banners to Victoria Jubilee Hall.
Mayor optimistic about attracting nuclear suppliers to Brockton
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’ll be attending Thursday’s meeting of Bruce County council’s planning meeting electronically – he’s been isolating at his cottage, having returned from last week’s Good Roads conference in Toronto, and the meeting of the Canadian Nuclear Association in Ottawa with COVID.
County Towne Players’ 2022 production ready to go
The County Towne Players are looking forward to seeing you at the 2022 production of Four Weddings and an Elvis by Nancy Frick.
Sistema Walkerton launches free after school violin program
Sistema Walkerton has launched its inaugural session to bring free violin lessons to local students.
Formosa Lions making a plethora of plans
Formosa Lions President Jim Batte welcomed the members to a delicious ham dinner served COVID-buffet style, with only the servers touching the utensils. Secretary Lion Hank Soers and Treasurer Lion John Schill attended to their respective duties.
Ronald Oscar Seifried sentenced to five years in prison
Ronald Oscar Seifried, 60, of West Grey was sentenced in Walkerton Superior Court on April 11 to five years in prison in the Jan. 4, 2019 death of Steven Berfelz, 53.
High prices, low inventory lead to strong March home sales
Local home sale prices continue to set records.
Brockton to host volunteer recognition event June 23
The municipality will host an in-person volunteer recognition event at the Cargill Community Centre on Thursday, June 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as live musical entertainment.
Easter egg hunt in Elmwood draws crowds
The Easter egg hunt on Saturday, put on by the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce and the Murray Emke family, had a bit of everything.
It takes a community to help an athlete
Melissa McKie is a single mom (four plus one) and a full-time paramedic working for Bruce County. She’s been competing in triathlons for many years and has set some major goals for herself this year – five triathlons between June and September.
