On March 18, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson stopped by the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club to meet with representatives to hear about the impact that a $33,200 Community Building Fund grant has had on curling in the community since the Club received it last year.
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Hawks eliminated from Pollock Division playoffs by Patriots
This wasn’t the season the Walkerton Hawks had hoped for. The team was still in building mode when COVID-19 hit, and couldn’t manage to compete with the stronger teams in the division.
Explore the mysteries of the Greenock Swamp
It’s a different world, where the wind rustling through ancient, weathered cedars carries hints of loggers’ calls, spiced with a bit of moonshine.
Saugeen Conservation to renew contract with NWMO
Saugeen Conservation voted to continue with year two of an agreement with Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s environmental baseline monitoring program, June 2022 to June 2023.
Chesley resident wins $104K in Lotto 6/49 draw
Philip Jackman of Chesley won $104,529.20 in the Jan. 26 Lotto 6/49 draw. The 55-year-old was shocked to realize he was a big winner. He plans to finish building his house, invest some, and take a trip to Jamaica. The winning ticket was purchased at Petro Canada on Kennedy Road in Scarborough.
Bruce County facilities open for service as province lifts restrictions
As Ontario continues to reopen and lift restrictions, Bruce County would like to remind residents and businesses that county administration buildings in Walkerton, Kincardine, Port Elgin, and Wiarton, as well as the Bruce County Public Library branches, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and the Bruc
SVCA advises property owners to go to municipality first when they need an approval
When you want to build on a piece of property, do you go to the conservation authority first or the municipal planning office (or in Bruce, the county)?
Events announced for Formosa Homecoming
Let it Grow! Let it Grow! Let it Grow! You read that right… let it grow, not snow!
County Towne Players’ delayed 2020 production still alive and well
The County Towne Players wish to announce that Four Weddings and an Elvis by Nancy Frick is set to perform in 2022.
401 Cayley St. residents returning to building
Residents have been returning to 401 Cayley St., Walkerton as repairs are completed.
Bruce County council discusses vaccination status of long-term care home staff
County Coun. Chris Peabody, Brockton, who chairs the county’s long-term care homes committee of management, concluded last week’s meeting by thanking the 15 county employees who were redeployed to both Brucelea Haven and Gateway Haven during the month of February.
Brockton council updated on hospital staffing situation
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s pleased to learn that agency nurses are filling some important gaps at South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC).
SBGHC to begin reintroducing acute care beds at Chesley hospital
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) will begin gradually reintroducing acute care beds at the Chesley hospital.
‘Some of the numbers for violent crime are concerning’
Inspector Krista Miller, South Bruce OPP, presented the 2021 year-end report to Brockton council March 8.
Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep team wins WOAA Championship
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep team defeated the Kincardine Kinucks in four games to win the WOAA Cruickshank Championship on March 9. The team will be participating in the OMHA Championship tournament next month.
