WALKERTON - Bobbi Sharpe, a local animal rights activist, addressed Brockton Council on Dec. 9 about an ongoing issue – trapping beavers along the Saugeen River in Walkerton.
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The poinsettia – a Christmas tradition
Season’s Greetings! This column is usually reserved for native plants and animals, but dare we divert our attention to a plant we all enjoy at this time of year – the poinsettia!
Walkerton Senior card players enjoy festive meal at Sacred Heart Church
WALKERTON - Following a festive meal on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Sacred Heart Church, the Walkerton Seniors enjoyed euchre and solo.
More X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign donations
X-Ray Suite Replacement Campaign ‘buy-a-bone’ initiative receives more big donations from community.
Walkerton Durham Street bridge to temporarily reopen with both lanes
WALKERTON - The Durham Street Bridge on Bruce Road 4 in Walkerton will temporarily reopen to two-lane traffic on Dec. 19.
Bonds of confidence – or just bondage?
Dear Editor: So the Ontario government is now selling a billion dollars in “nuclear expansion” bonds, and we’re supposed to believe this is smart planning. To me, it looks a whole lot more like a confidence game dressed up as an energy strategy.
No charges will be laid in fatal collision
LONDON - The OPP have concluded its investigation into the tragic May 23 collision at intersection of Thorndale Road and Cobble Hills Road in Middlesex County.
Christmas family night at St. Teresa
WALKERTON - Free pizza, Christmas crafts and a visit with Santa - St. Teresa of Calcutta school in Walkerton had all the components for a night of family Christmas fun.
Brockton to get new stand-alone child care centre
WALKERTON - The Dec. 9 meeting of Brockton Council had positive news for parents, and prospective parents of small children - a report on the child care centre renovation project by the Municipality of Brockton and the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board.
County to submit second draft of new Official Plan to province
WALKERTON - Land use planning manager Monica Morrison, and consultant Robert Rappolt from WSP Canada made a presentation to Bruce County council on Dec. 4, requesting direction on the county’s new draft Official Plan (OP).
Formosa’s annual Country Christmas delights guests
FORMOSA - Thousands of lights make the merriest of nights as Formosa holds its annual Country Christmas event, decorating the town with holiday displays from Dec. 4 to 7.
Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment
The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.
Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign
Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.
Annual Santa Brunch held in Cargill
Cargill’s Annual Santa Brunch was held at the Cargill Community Centre on Dec. 2.
CWL hosts bake sale
The Catholic Women’s League hosted their annual bake sale at Walkerton Sacred Heart Church on Dec. 6.
