On Jan. 11, just after 2 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road, north of Chepstow.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Legion donates to new Paisley branch of county library
Bruce County Public Library officials expressed gratitude for a $2,000 donation from Paisley Branch 295, Royal Canadian Legion.
Peabody: Still a lot of work to do on Brockton 2025 budget
After one full budget meeting and with no anticipation of a resolution in the second scheduled meeting, Mayor Chris Peabody said there’s still a lot of work to do before the 2025 municipal budget is ready to be approved.
Walkerton Capitals drop road contest to Ironmen
The Wingham Ironmen and Walkerton Capitals went head-to-head on Jan. 10 at the North Huron Wescast Community Centre.
SVCA offices open again after Oct. 6 lightning strike
As of Monday, Jan. 13, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority resumed normal operations at its administrative centre in Formosa.
Blame it on Trudeau …
For at least the past couple of years, a space alien listening to all the talk about Justin Trudeau…
First babies of the new year born in Listowel, Walkerton hospitals
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO - Walkerton’s first baby of 2025 is a baby daughter, born to parents Brittany and George Dickert, the morning of Jan. 3.
Walkerton Legion, Municipality of Brockton, partner for traditional New Year’s levee
WALKERTON - The annual New Year’s levee at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 in Walkerton got 2025 off to a promising start.
Brockton Child Care manager retires after 38 Years
BROCKTON – The Municipality of Brockton announces that Sharon Bross, child care manager at the Brockton Child Care Centre, will retire effective January 13, 2025. A press release about the retirement reads:
Court challenge clouds DGR plans
SOUTH BRUCE - A northern Ontario Indigenous community has launched a legal challenge of the Nuclear Waste Management (NWMO) decision to locate its proposed deep geological repository (DGR) at Ignace.
Cargill kids enjoy cookies with Santa
CARGILL - On Sunday, Dec. 22, Santa arrived in Cargill Park to visit with the boys and girls and to get the Christmas lights turned on in the park.
Let us look at 2025 with optimism
The dawn of a new year always brings a mix of dread and optimism.
SVCA issues Flood Watch for region until January 20
WEST GREY - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch for the main Saugeen River and tributaries in West Grey, effective from Jan. 5 to Jan. 20.
Library offers Valentines for Seniors program
WALKERTON - Bruce County Public Library invites the community to join hearts for its Valentines for Seniors Program, running until Friday, Feb. 7. This heartwarming initiative helps spread connection by encouraging patrons and the public to create handmade Valentines Day cards for seniors in local c
Olivia trivia
Through various forms of networking, my email address has gotten out there, and somehow I have ended up on more mailing lists than I can count. It’s not always a bad thing, especially when an email can inspire a column.
