Spring is here and the Bruce County Public Library is getting ready for warmer days. The library is always busy, and April was no exception.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Victoria Jubilee Hall receives grant to repair and refurbish 15 windows
Council approved an application to the heritage fund for repairing and refurbishing 15 windows at Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH).
‘An Evening in Tuscany’ marks a return to in-person hospital foundation gala
After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s Moonlight Gala returned to an in-person format on Saturday, April 29.
Council wants options for new Walkerton arena time clock
Council had no questions about the need to replace the time clock at the Walkerton Community Centre. The 20-year-old clock hasn’t been functioning well for a couple of years, and tends to cut out mid-game.
Council discusses need for safety measures on Ridout Street
The issue of speeding on Ridout Street in Walkerton emerged during the new business portion of the April 25 meeting of Brockton council.
OPP issues public safety warning about lethal substance being sold online
Police have issued a warning for Ontario residents about a potentially lethal substance being sold and distributed within the province.
OPP offer drivers tips on sharing local roadways with farm equipment
An increasing number of farmers are operating from more than one site, which increases the amount of time that farm vehicles are on the road.
Brant Tract goes to the dogs, April 22
Green grass and soft rain on a hiking trail in southern Ontario aren’t what people usually think of when it comes to sled dog events.
WDCS students compete at Grade 5/6 girls tournament
The Walkerton District Community School Grade 5/6 girls’ basketball team had a great day at the Bluewater Tournament in Chesley. The girls played well as a team and were all quick learners. They improved throughout the day and were competitive in every game. They lost their second game by two points
Optimists host youth volleyball tournament
This past weekend, April 22 and 23, the Walkerton and District Optimist Club sponsored a youth grade 6-8 volleyball tournament. It ran both Saturday and Sunday and was organized by Mary Steffen, a teacher from ICS Formosa. It was a huge success and it seemed the youth enjoyed some extra time to play
Capitals announce new GM, head coach
The Walkerton Junior C Capitals have named a new general manager and head coach for the upcoming season.
Bruce County offering grants for non-profit organizations
Bruce County recognizes the role philanthropy plays in strengthening the community and that the benefits of such acts ultimately improve the quality of life for all residents. To support this recognition, the county has a community grant program that provides a mechanism for groups or organizations
Timing of new Provincial Policy Statement impacts county’s Official Plan implementation timeline
The timing of the release of the draft Provincial Policy Statement throws the county’s plans for meetings on its new Official Plan into question.
Chesley and District Horticultural Society hosts District 8 AGM
On an unseasonably warm Saturday, April 15, Klages Mill in Chesley was the site for Ontario Horticultural Association’s District 8 annual general meeting.
Spirit in the Sky gospel show fills St. Paul’s with music
It started as a plan to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice – a gospel show, by local musicians, at St. Paul’s United Church. That was before COVID put a lot of things on hold.
