The CT scanner project at the Kincardine hospital continues to advance, with a targeted goal of having the scanner operational in 2022.
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SBGHC VP appointed president, CEO of Wellington County hospitals
North Wellington Health Care (NWHC) and Groves Memorial Community Hospital (GMCH) officials have announced the appointment of a new president and chief executive officer.
Formosa Country Christmas announces ‘Christmas in July’ giveaway winners
The Formosa Country Christmas Committee decided to celebrate “Christmas in July” with a giveaway.
We have a third dog?
As the headline of this column suggests, I didn’t realize that there are not two but three dogs in my house. Sort of.
No Ace of Spades yet
Last Sunday, the Walkerton Legion restarted the Catch the Ace Draw with a jackpot sitting at $10,211. Since President Rose is not allowed to buy tickets, she rolled the basket and pulled out a ticket purchased by Kellie O’Hagan of Walkerton.
Time to stop blaming the victims
A Catholic priest has accused residential school survivors of fabricating stories of sexual abuse to get more money. Really?
Cartoon: August 5, 2021
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60th wedding anniversary
There was a huge parade of honking vehicles last weekend led by “Grand Marshall” Bud Dodds to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Doc and Eleanor McLeod of Walkerton. Congratulations!
Fly-in
Pilot Phil Englishman flew into Saugeen Municipal Airport last week for a brief visit, despite the fact his hangar is still blocked by a large piece of concrete.
Introducing the new Saugeen Hospice board of directors
The first order of business for the new board of directors of Saugeen Hospice was to fill leadership positions.
Brockton mayor calls for proper ventilation in classrooms
Mayor Chris Peabody continues to express concern about the safety of students who’ll be returning to school in a few short weeks.
Enjoying the river
Lorraine and Henry Klein toss a few tennis balls in the Saugeen River for an eager pair of canines, Ben and Jerry, to fetch.
Grey-Bruce to fully move to step three of province’s reopening plan on Aug. 5
With local COVID-19 case numbers down, the Grey Bruce Health Unit (GBHU) announced on Wednesday that the region is moving to Step 3 of the province's reopening plan.
Province releases COVID-19 guidelines for return to school this fall
Masking, self-screening, music programming, group lunches, gym classes, team sports, field trips and extra-curriculars are all on the calendar for a fall return to in-person learning.
Grey Bruce Health Unit reports COVID numbers are down
With only three new cases reported as of Aug. 2, the local health unit reports Grey-Bruce is no longer a provincially-designated COVID-19 hot spot.
