A public meeting was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Nov. 9 to give members of the community the opportunity to hear information about a proposed battery electrical storage system (BESS) facility in the area. It’s one of several such sites being looked at for BESS facilities.
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IN PHOTOS: Local communities remember those who fought for our freedom
Gratifyingly large crowds turned out for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Walkerton and Mildmay on Nov. 11, despite the fact it was Saturday, and the weather wasn’t the best. People of all ages, from babies to seniors, including a substantial number of students, gathered at the communities’ cenotaphs t
Brockton council defers voting on battery storage project
Brockton council decided during the Nov. 14 meeting to defer the vote on whether to endorse Alectra’s proposed battery electrical storage system project.
Ironmen’s Coombs helps lead PJHL North to Prospects Game victory
In an annual exhibition showcasing the league’s rising stars, Wingham played host to the 2023-24 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) North vs. West Prospects Game on Nov. 4.
Cheques presented to local curling club for new chiller and pump
The Walkerton Golf and Curling Club is gearing up for a busy season, with school curling and a learn to curl program that’s open to all age groups including youth.
Capitals acquire Thompson from Tavistock
The Walkerton Capitals have acquired some additional firepower in the forward corps.
Thundercats earn three points over weekend
The Durham Thundercats earned a weekend split in Ontario Elite Hockey League action over the weekend, skating to a win at home against Erin and dropping an overtime decision in Creemore.
Pats blank Caps in Saturday road test
After allowing only one goal over their two previous outings, the Walkerton Capitals found themselves in a scoring drought of their own in a 6-0 loss to the Mount Forest Patriots on Nov. 4.
St. Teresa School soccer teams have successful tournament
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton travelled to Hanover to compete at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Soccer Tournament. The girls’ team and the boys’ team each played four fast-paced games, where they
Regional Trades Fair coming to Walkerton, Owen Sound
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is set to host two regional trade fairs during November.
WES for Youth Online receives grant to advance mental health e-counselling
WES for Youth Online, founded in Walkerton in 2012, has made significant progress and received notable support in its mission to provide free, professional e-counselling services to youth across the entire province of Ontario.
South Bruce residents tour OPG facilities
South Bruce community members toured Ontario Power Generation (OPG) facilities to learn about current storage and waste management processes for high-, intermediate-, and low-level nuclear waste on Friday, Oct. 27.
Bruce County appoints new Deputy CAO
Bruce County has announced the appointment of Sean Morphy as its new deputy chief administrative officer (CAO), effective Dec. 16.
OPP respond to 29 crashes involving deer during two-week period
For hunters, bagging a deer every day is a good thing. That’s not the case for drivers on local roadways.
Brockton resident killed in Howick Township crash
A two-vehicle intersection-related motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck has claimed the life of a Brockton resident.
