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Walkerton Herald-Times
Bruce County warden pleased with provincial budget
Warden Chris Peabody, mayor of Brockton, said he’s pleased with the 2023 provincial budget, outlined last week – especially increased funding for job training for youth, hospice, and mental health.
‘Welcome drink’ sponsor announced for Walkerton hospital gala
On March 22, Rick and Maureen Schuler and Heather and Paul Kueneman presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a $1,000 for a “welcome drink” sponsorship at the 2023 “Evening In Tuscany” Gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, April 29 at the Cargill Community Centre.
Ron Schnurr appointed to vacant South Bruce council seat
South Bruce has its newest member of council. Council met on March 21 to fill the vacant Mildmay-Carrick Ward council seat. The vacancy on council was due to the resignation of Coun. Audrey Bross earlier this year.
Local student wins District Legion award
Rich Henry, youth education chair for the Walkerton Legion, presented an award on behalf of the District C Remembrance Poster and Literary Competition to one of our local students. Amelia Ruetz, right, from Mildmay-Carrick Public School, placed second in the Primary Black and White Poster competitio
Bruce County to take responsibility for Municipal Innovation Council
The Municipal Innovation Council (MIC) was formed in 2020, and has undertaken studies and projects that have resulted in cost savings, information sharing and technical advances that benefit all municipal members.
Steady start to 2023 for building in South Bruce
2023 has gotten off to a steady start in South Bruce when it comes to the building department.
SBGHC appoints new president and CEO
The board of directors of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) announced on March 22 that Nancy Shaw has been appointed as the hospital’s president and chief executive officer, effective April 1.
C&M Seeds’ winter canola – high risk, high reward
C&M Seeds is no stranger to being a leader in their industry. They’re “committed to advancing the future of agriculture” and “doing everything they can” to aid in making crop production a profitable venture.
‘Normal’ best description of spring, summer forecast, says climatologist
As David Phillips likes to say, “You’re only as good as your last forecast.”
‘The training is missing’
Jason Wolf is passionate about his job. The Palmerston resident works in the highly-specialized field of telecommunications, making sure towers are properly constructed and those working on the towers stay safe.
Farmers call on feds to end fertilizer tariff, reimburse farmers
The Ontario Bean Growers, along with farmers from across Canada, are calling on the federal government to end the tariff on fertilizer purchased from Russia and to reimburse farmers the $34 million they’ve set aside from the tariffs already paid.
Bill 23 and agriculture – how local farmers are affected
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) recently released an informative webinar titled “Home Grown: The Impacts of Bill 23 on Agriculture Across Ontario.”
South Bruce OPP: Two victims lost $16K to online scams last week
The South Bruce OPP say two area residents were the victim of online scams last week.
First patient receives CT scan at Kincardine hospital
On Monday, March 20, the first patient was scanned on the new CT scanner at the Kincardine site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre.
