In Bruce County, and across the nation, Paramedic Services Week is May 21 to May 27.
Walkerton Herald-Times
SBGHC welcomes medical students for Discovery Week
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is thrilled to welcome six Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry students to begin their learning and training during Discovery Week 2023, marking the 25th anniversary of this outstanding partnership.
Chepstow Lions host second annual yard and vendor sale
The second annual Chepstow Lions community yard and vendor craft show went off according to plan despite the rain on Saturday, May 20. The show was indoors, a point that attracted both vendors and bargain hunters.
Campers flock to Lobies Park
Campers headed to Lobies Park for the May long weekend, enjoying the mostly warm and pleasant weather.
A history of the Formosa recreation area
The Formosa and Culross Memorial Hall, built by local tradesmen and aided by volunteer help, was officially opened on May 3, 1949. As there were not as many halls then as there are now, it was most popular.
Rail trail near Mildmay temporarily closed
The Bruce County rail trail will be closed for two weeks (May 29 to June 7) between Absalom Street and Concession 30 in Mildmay due to the installation of a sanitary line within the rail trail corridor.
Varney Conservation Area swimming pond closed
Varney Conservation Area’s swimming pond is being closed until further notice.
Rotary Club hosts 11th drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club held the 11th drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on May 18. Winners in this drawing include Glen Sternall ($1,000), Greg Smith ($500), Keith Hopkins ($300), Chris Peabody ($250), Bonnie Noble ($200) and Mike Taylor ($150). The draw was made by Perry Davies (left), with assistance from
Discussion continues on what programs SVCA will be offering in the future
In her report to the Saugeen Conservation board of directors on May 18 at the Formosa headquarters, SVCA general manager Jennifer Stephens reported that she has continued her visits with municipal councils and CAOs to discuss the services and programs provided by the SVCA.
Peabody: Bill 97 would help Brockton with boundary expansion
Mayor Chris Peabody has said that he can see both sides of the issue with Bill 97 and the draft Provincial Policy Statement.
In Line Chiropractic makes donation to Saugeen Hospice
The team from In Line Family Chiropractic in Walkerton presented a cheque to members of Saugeen Hospice Inc. for $1,590, from the recent Hike for Hospice event in Walkerton. Hike for Hospice events to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice also took place the same day in Mildmay and Hanover. From the left
Keeping with tradition
Canoeing down the Saugeen River is somewhat of a May 24 long weekend tradition in this area. A group of young people kept the tradition alive, loading canoes with weekend gear and heading out from the Lobies Park dock on May 20. The intrepid canoeists included William Grubic from Sioux Lookout, Jack
GBHC to hold provincewide health-care citizens’ referendum
On Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) is setting up more than 1,000 voting stations across across Ontario, including in this region, to allow ordinary citizens the chance to have their say on privatization of health care.
OLT decides in favour of Lake Rosalind property owners
The Ontario Land Tribunal has decided in favour of Lake Rosalind property owners, Larry and Ellie Lantz, to increase lot coverage to construct a new single detached dwelling with attached garage. The property fronts on the lake.
Official Plan amendment application raises issue of housing shortage
Bruce County’s planning and development committee refused an application for an Official Plan amendment at the May 18 meeting on the grounds that minimum distance requirements were not met – but not before discussing the contentious issue of the county’s housing shortage.
