Congratulations to Pauline Siegfried, who is the winner of the Walkerton Agricultural Society quilt raffle. The Agricultural Society would like to thank everyone who supported this project by making blocks or purchasing tickets. There are a bunch of talented quilters in our community! Pictured: Gail
Walkerton Herald-Times
Formosa Country Christmas donates to food bank
Pictured is Kathy Benninger of the Formosa Country Christmas (FCC) committee presenting a cheque for $2,000 to Dianne Waram of the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Thanks to the volunteers, sponsors and a good turnout at the 2021 FCC drive-thru event, a profit was made and the committee has decided
Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation announces February 50/50 draw winner
Susan Magwood, right, was the winner of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s 50/50 draw in February, winning $1,560. Mark Gaynor, chair of the Foundation, recently presented Magwood with her winnings, which she donated back to the Foundation.
Peter Carter surpasses $100,000 mark for Alzheimer Society
Fundraising is nothing new for Teeswater’s Peter Carter, and he has awards to prove it.
Bruce County hears two presentations on nuclear energy
There were two presentations on the nuclear industry at Bruce County council on March 3.
Protect Our Waterways donate to Ukraine
Several South Bruce residents who are active with the Protect Our Waterways – No Nuclear Waste group in Teeswater have collected $1,600 to assist Ukraine. The money will be hand-delivered to the Canadian Red Cross in Barrie this Friday. From the left are Rick McDonald, Elizabeth Groenwegen, Jo-Ann C
Brockton resident facing multiple assault charges
A Brockton resident is facing multiple charges following an incident in Walkerton earlier this week.
Paisley Rotary Club donates to Walkerton hospital
The Paisley Rotary Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $10,000 donation. Pictured, from left: Paisley Rotary Club members Kerri Robinson, Wilson Gregg, Stewart Dudgeon, Paul Tully and Gary Colley, with Foundation Directors Andy Dales and Ryan Craig.
SBGHC helps out during recent bomb threat at Hanover hospital
On paper, it was called a Code Black – one of several codes a hospital does not want to experience.
Brucelea Haven residents’ and family councils ask for reinstatement of Sunday transit service
The Thursday, March 3 meeting of Bruce County council included several items of correspondence, including one about Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART).
New housing units coming to East Ridge Business Park
Mayor Chris Peabody said in an interview Tuesday that the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) is being approved.
South Bruce approves 2022 budget
On Feb. 22, council approved a total tax rate, including county and education levies, of four per cent.
Council agrees to continue Burger Box lease in Mildmay
The Burger Box has been located in the Mildmay Rotary Park for 10 years, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere.
Mitchell shuts out Walkerton in Pollock Division action
Walkerton Hawks fans who made the trip to Mitchell on Saturday evening saw the team handed a 3-0 defeat by their hosts.
Bruce County Public Library pilots borrow-by-mail service
The Bruce County Public Library is piloting a free borrow-by-mail service to community members who cannot visit a library branch for reasons relating to limited mobility or health concerns. Use of this new service may be time-limited or ongoing, depending on the specific needs of the borrower.
