Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 Walkerton recently presented a cheque to the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the curling club was Randy Purves. From the left are Jon Critchfield, Ron Lamont, Phil Englishman, Purves, Rich Henry, Rick Clayfield, and Wally Halliday.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Bruce County council hears staff update on housing supply, affordability
The message in the county’s community development office update on housing supply and affordability was clear – all but the higher income categories will have a problem with affordability in ownership or rental, but the county has a plan to deal with that.
Brockton takes initial look at 2024 draft budget
Brockton council took its first look at the draft 2024 budget during a special meeting on Jan. 16.
Saugeen Conservation adopts 2024 budget at AGM
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) had a busy and successful year, with plenty of challenges in 2023; 2024 promises more of the same.
Ice oval opens (briefly) in Walkerton
The Brockton skating trail, at the new location on the ball diamonds behind the Walkerton arena, is open, as weather permits. Following a week of extreme cold and snow, conditions weren’t the best, but the warmer temperatures and a hint of sunshine Sunday brought out skaters eager to try the trail –
Physician recruitment committee makes funding request to council
Council received a brief update from the Physician and Retention Committee of Brockton and South Bruce on Jan. 9.
South Bruce council revokes bylaw for Filsinger Drain improvements in recorded vote
In a recorded vote, council formally decided not to proceed with petitioned improvements to the Filsinger Municipal Drain.
South Bruce CLC hears experimental testing data on NWMO multi-barrier system
The NWMO’s multi-barrier system is being tested in British Columbia and has been for several years, according to Claire Tully, a chemistry Ph.D. candidate at the University of Western Ontario.
Record year for construction values, building permit fees in South Bruce
The South Bruce building department experienced a record year for construction values and building permit fees in 2023, according to a report.
Ontario Court of Justice sides with Saugeen Conservation in West Grey case
The Ontario Court of Justice in December 2023 ruled against a landowner in West Grey.
Bruce County amends budget to reflect additional revenue
Bruce County took a conservative approach when it came to estimating revenue for the 2024 budget. Now that the exact numbers are available, the county has amended the budget accordingly.
Walkerton U11 LL#2 squad falls to Minto
The Walkerton Capitals U11 LL#2 squad travelled to Palmerston last Thursday to take on the Minto Mad Dogs. Despite some quality offensive chances, the Capitals were outscored 6-2.
Caps rebound from blowout with win over Hawks
Twenty-four hours after absorbing their worst loss of the 2023-24 PJHL season, the Walkerton Capitals found a way to rebound with a 3-2 road win over the Mitchell Hawks.
Public Health: Increase in Influenza A cases in Grey-Bruce means get your flu shot
Elevated Influenza A activity has prompted Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) to underscore the importance of receiving the flu vaccine.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week ‘a gem of a conference’
The opportunity to network with fellow producers, chat with friends you haven’t seen for a while, enjoy those famous Farmers’ Week meals, take in a busy trade show and learn from speakers who include people with national and international reputations, as well as local agribusiness experts discussing
