WALKERTON - It may be “beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” at least, according to the Brockton council agenda of Nov. 25, but plans are already underway to add an event to what promises to be a busy, fun summer in 2026.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Provincial announcement influences SVCA draft budget
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors passed the 2026 draft budget, with only a 1.57 per cent increase to the municipal apportionment (levy). This was accomplished by using reserves, amid concerns about what will happen to the reserves with regionalization.
Walkerton Foodbank receives $2,000 donation
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Huron-Kinloss concerned citizens representative speaks on flood mapping issues
FORMOSA - Michael Bayer made a presentation to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors on Nov. 20.
MacLeod, Sleightholm tie at Teeswater crokinole
TEESWATER - Crokinole scores were competitive on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Teeswater Town Hall.
County council passes budget with 4.37% increase
WALKERTON - A last minute decision on Nov. 20 to cut three positions from the list of five proposed by staff resulted in a reduction in the county’s proposed 2026 budget increase, from 4.77 per cent to 4.37 per cent.
Medication-return campaign underway
GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health has dropped the puck on another campaign with the Owen Sound Attack and Rexall Pharma Plus, aimed at raising community awareness about how to safely dispose of expired and unused pills, tablets, and other medications.
Chair Thomson and Vice-Chair Johnstone acclaimed for a sixth term
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board’s (BWDSB) leadership remains unchanged following annual trustee elections.
Whitecaps face challenges in A and B division games
Midwestern Newspapers recaps minor hockey scores for the area.
Sweet taste of the season
WALKERTON - Lunch and bake sale at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Walkerton.
Four county region now has lowest unemployment rate in Ontario: labour market planning board
WALKERTON - Employment in this region increased by 6,400 (3.9%) in October, with gains in full-time employment (3.5%; 4,700) as well as in part-time employment (6%; 1,700).
New councillor to be appointed in January
WALKERTON - Brockton council will be holding a special council meeting in January to appoint a new member of council, to fill the vacancy left following the resignation of Carl Kuhnke. This was revised from the previous date of Feb. 3, 2026.
Community mourns loss of three teens killed in West Grey collision
WEST GREY - The West Grey, Hanover and wider Bruce-Grey communities are in mourning, following the deaths of three teens in a single vehicle collision on Nov. 11.
Second Hand Rose donates $10,000 to Saugeen Hospice
Saugeen Hospice received a significant financial lift recently, with a $10,000 donation from the team at Second Hand Rose.
SHHS seniors prepare for Toronto mission trip
Sacred Heart High School (SHHS) partnered with the Catholic Woman’s League of the Sacred Heart Perish in preparation for their final project of the semester - a mission trip to Toronto where they’ll be distributing food and other donations to those in need.
