The Walkerton Rotary Club is a busy organization that is always looking for ways to help – and ways to thank those who do.
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Formosa Country Christmas makes donation to rec complex
Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) recently donated $5,000 to the Formosa Lions Recreation Complex to aid with repairs inside the original building, which was built in 1978. Although there has been revamping throughout the years, it is once again in need of some repairs. Pictured, from left: Formosa L
Gospel show to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice
On April 23 at 1:30 p.m., a group of talented musicians are putting on a gospel show, Spirit in the Sky, at St. Paul’s United Church, Walkerton.
Steady start to 2023 for building permits in South Bruce
2023 has gotten off to a steady start in South Bruce when it comes to the building department.
South Bruce council declines request to administer bursary for local group
Council has opted not to proceed with a request from the Teeswater Highlander Pipe and Drum Band to administer a bursary on the band’s behalf.
Local landlord says more reports aren’t needed to show we have a problem
A local landlord, whose name isn’t being used because it could identify his tenant and a vulnerable person, is wondering how much use Grey-Bruce’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan is.
Trip to Finland on South Bruce’s radar for this summer
Council has given staff the green light to proceed with arranging a trip to Finland to learn more about that country’s deep geological repository (DGR).
Rotary Club holds seventh drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club recently held its seventh drawing of the Walkerton Lottery. Winners in this drawing include: Glen and Laurie Fischer ($1,000), Kara Kuhlman and Marg Waechter ($500), Gord and Pauline Francis ($300), Don Butland ($250), Brian Schmidt ($200) and Mike and Cathy Moran ($150). The draw wa
Community group gears up for April 1 rally in Chesley
Hazel Pratt and Brenda Scott co-chair the Chesley Hospital Community Support Committee.
Bruce County team comes home from conference in Cannes with business leads
“Excellent.” That is how Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody described the MIPIM conference in Cannes, France, March 14-17.
Hospital Foundation makes million-dollar donation to Walkerton hospital
On March 15, the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s (WDHF) board of directors presented Mike Barrett, South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s president and CEO, with a cheque for $1,017,349 for capital commitments in the 2022-23 fiscal year. Rather than focusing on one specific piece of equipment
Regional unemployment rate increases slightly in February
The local unemployment rate increased slightly last month, according to statistics released by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board last week.
More than $72K lost to cons and scams year-to-date in southern Bruce County
March is Fraud Prevention month, and the South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after more than $72,000 has been sent to scammers, year-to-date, by residents of southern Bruce County.
International Women’s Day event highlights women entrepreneurs
On March 10, local women, community change makers, and entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Kincardine Pavilion.
Brockton municipal council takes stand on bail reform
Mayor Chris Peabody made a notice of motion on the need for reform of the province’s bail system. The motion was presented at the March 7 council meeting.
