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Walkerton Herald-Times
Residents upset by use of kill traps in River Bend Park
Bobbi Schmidt and her mother Brenda Sharpe were alarmed when they heard that kill traps had been set in River Bend Park on the long weekend to get rid of a beaver.
Two Bruce County paramedics presented with service medals
Bruce County paramedics Gloria Bowes and Judy Brookshaw should have been awarded their Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals in 2020; the COVID-19 pandemic meant the medals were delayed and the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs annual awards banquet for the pas
Walkerton business community fights back against planned detour during bridge replacement project
Eighteen months or more of having the east part of Walkerton cut off from the rest of town and the busiest traffic route in Bruce County closed down, would damage many of the town’s small businesses beyond recovery.
Hanover man charged, stolen vehicle recovered in Mapleton Township
A Hanover man is facing several charges, including theft of a motor vehicle, following an incident in Mapleton Township on June 6.
St. John Ambulance recognizes residents, volunteers at awards dinner in Elmwood on May 26
Five people were honoured with lifesaving awards during the annual St. John Ambulance Honours and Awards dinner in Elmwood on May 25.
First-year med students visit Walkerton
A group of first-year medical students from Western University spent Discovery Week 2023 learning what it would be like to practice medicine in a rural area. In addition to spending time with local doctors, they were introduced to rural life during tours of various agri-businesses including Huron Tr
Walkerton church donates $10K to Saugeen Hospice
The members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Walkerton presented a $10,000 donation to Saugeen Hospice on Sunday, May 7, during worship. The cheque was presented to Edythe Oberle and Ken Brown, Saugeen Hospice board members. In the photo are members of Trinity Lutheran Walkerton of all ages
Mildmay’s Owen Riegling nominated for CMAOntario Rising Star Award
Owen Riegling has a remarkable list of credentials for someone who’s still in what would be the early stages of their career for most musicians.
What’s happening at Brockton’s libraries?
The month of May is always fun with flowers, sunshine and warmer weather, and the fun was off to a great start with ‘May the 4th be With You!’ LED laser swords.
Strolling down Memory Lane with the Walkerton Horticultural Society
This is the fourth in a series of garden articles from the early 2000s about Walkerton Horticultural Society activities. Several articles will be published in loving memory of long-time society president, Nancy Bajurny, who was always dedicated to beautifying our town.
115 teams pack Walkerton arena for pool event
Instead of hockey sticks, participants in the May 26-27 tournament at the Walkerton arena held pool cues, as 115 teams competed for top honours, at the Southwestern Ontario Pool Players Association event.
Peabody: Province amends plan for farm severances
Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody said he’s pleased to learn the province is amending its plan to allow up to three severances per farm property.
Two new physicians coming to Walkerton-Mildmay
Two new family physicians are coming to Walkerton and Mildmay in the late fall, although they won’t be accepting new patients.
Grey-Bruce MOH: Vaccines in Canada are safe
Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce, made a presentation to the Grey Bruce board of health on May 26 about vaccine safety in Canada.
