Holmdale Farms Ltd. celebrated its 150th anniversary by holding Bruce County’s first pro rodeo – Rawhide Rodeo – at the farm on Aug. 3 and 4, in conjunction with Cargill Homecoming. And what a spectacular event it was great entertainment with plenty of excitement.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Community agencies in region to share $807,450 in funding
The Ontario government announced this week that it will be increasing support to community agencies in Huron-Bruce so they can continue to support individuals and families across the province.
Correction – July 25th issue – Walkerton Herald-Times
Business hours for Roc N Dukes Pet Supplies were incorrectly reported in an article (Roc N. Dukes loves your pets as much as you do) on page 7 of the July 25 issue of the Walkerton Herald-Times.
Bruce County OP enters final phase; Warden says ‘it’s been a long time coming’
Warden Chris Peabody (Brockton) is pleased to see the timeline for the county’s new Official Plan on the Aug. 1 meeting agenda.
Elora Road Meats hosts charity BBQ
Elora Road Meats in Mildmay celebrated 50 years in business on July 20 with a barbecue and raffle to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice and the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.
Grey Bruce Public Health reports bat tests positive for rabies
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) advises the public to remain vigilant about the risk of rabies after a bat from Grey-Bruce tested positive for the viral disease.
Province announces additional funding for local health care
The Ontario government is investing an additional $8.566 million this year to deliver faster, more connected care to people in Bruce, Grey and Owen Sound.
Bruce Power recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for third consecutive year
Bruce Power has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for a third consecutive year as it continues to evolve its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programming and practices.
Dinner on Durham the event of the season
When it comes to fine food, elegance and fun, the Kinette Club of Walkerton’s Dinner on Durham event on July 27 will be remembered as the event of the season.
County Council to get update on new official plan
The county is now in the process of putting the finishing touches on its new Official Plan (OP).
Walkerton card game results – July 24, 2024
Euchre results for Wednesday, July 24 at the Walkerton Library.
Pictures of the Past: August 2, 1989
From Aug. 2, 1989.
Hanover Police Service has among the highest national clearance-solve rates
Statistics show Hanover Police Service has seen an overall crime rate drop of five per cent from 2022 to 2023; the rate of violent crime is up by over 29 per cent, while non-violent crime has decreased by almost 19 per cent.
Bootlegging Tour of the Great Swamp draws a full house
A full house was on hand for the Bootlegging Tour of the Great Swamp this past Saturday, July 27.
Ag Society Car Show the most successful ever
The eighth annual Car and Truck Show put on by the Walkerton Agricultural Society was the most successful ever, according to Morgan Inglis.
