Council heard a presentation from Alectra Energy Solutions/Convergent during the Oct. 24 meeting. The company has a proposal that could bring a battery electrical storage facility to this area.
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Job fair provides one stop shopping opportunity for prospective local employers, job seekers
In a matter of a few minutes, the Brockton booth at the job fair was visited by a prospective early childhood educator, a retiree looking for occasional seasonal employment, and a couple of people checking out general employment possibilities with the municipality.
SVCA board approves draft 2024 budget in principle
After another round of discussion, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors have endorsed a somewhat streamlined version of the 2024 draft budget and will be circulating it to member municipalities for review.
IN PHOTOS: Teeswater Spook Haus 2023
The Teeswater Agricultural Society fairgrounds were a creepy spot to be in on Oct. 21-23, as the annual Spook Haus, Spook Walk and Maze were conducted much to the delight of attendees. The Teeswater Kinsmen organized Ye Olde Spook Haus, which featured a perilous journey through a two-storey barn fil
Walkerton DCS students take part in cross-country event
Students from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) participated in the Bluewater West District Cross Country races at Saugeen Bluffs on Oct 11. WDCS finished sixth out of 16 schools. Congratulations to all of the participants for their hard work and determination.
Capitals drop pair of tight decisions
The Walkerton Capitals fell just short in a pair of road games this past weekend, dropping a pair of 3-2 decisions to the Hanover Barons and Mount Forest Patriots.
Brant Tract trails gone to the dogs
The Sleddog Sports Association of Southwestern Ontario (SSASO) held dry-land time trials on Oct. 14 at the Brant Tract.
South Bruce ‘Super Berry’ – A tourist experience that promotes sustainable living
The Healing Arc Golden Orchard lies on beautiful rolling South Bruce farmland and is the first fruit-producing sea buckthorn orchard in Ontario.
South Bruce OPP charge 48 drivers over Thanksgiving weekend
The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) utilized all available officers to participate in Operation Impact from Oct. 6-9.
Auditor: South Bruce in ‘reasonable financial position’
According to the municipality’s auditor, South Bruce is in a “reasonable financial position” as of Dec. 31, 2022.
NII: ‘Green steel’ will increase demand for electricity by 430 per cent
Canada’s steel industry says it will grow its clean electricity demand significantly as it strives towards its net zero transition.
Owen Sound Legion members support relocation of Music Hall of Fame
It’s official. The relocation of the Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame (HOF) to the Royal Canadian Legion, Owen Sound Branch 6, received full support from its members at a special Oct. 12 meeting convened to discuss the HOF proposal.
Protect yourself during flu season
The fall season brings with it cooler temperatures and changing leaves, but also heralds the start of flu season, which this year has started a little earlier than usual.
Brockton chooses top five housing recommendations
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has asked all communities in Ontario to provide their top five recommendations to assist in helping tackle the housing supply crisis.
Brockton Briefs: Three things you may have missed at Brockton council on Oct. 10
Three things you may have missed at Brockton council on Oct. 10
