The Walkerton District Community School Riverhawks senior girls’ basketball team has made history.
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County to take another look at reducing speed limit on Bruce Road 1
The county’s transportation and environmental services committee did not support a staff recommendation to leave the posted speed limit on Bruce Road 1 near Kinloss at 70 km/h.
Sled dogs take to the trails of Brant Tract for SSASO time trial event
Saturday, Nov. 20 was not the ideal day for a quiet walk along the trails in Brockton’s Brant Tract, but it was perfect for the Sled Dog Sports Association of Southwestern Ontario (SSASO) time trial sled dog race.
IN PHOTOS – Walkerton BIA’s Hometown Christmas Market
The Walkerton BIA’s Hometown Christmas Market, held Nov. 19 and 20, offered a delightful jumpstart to the holiday season.
Plan the Bruce: Agriculture looks at amendment to current Official Plan
Mark Paoli, director of planning and development, presented a report to the planning and development committee on Nov. 18 discussing next steps for Plan the Bruce: Agriculture.
Walkerton Tim Hortons raises more than $14,000 during Smile Cookie Week
The Walkerton Tim Hortons recently donated $14,491 to the Ontario Student Nutrition Program Grey. The funds were raised during Tim Hortons’ recent Smile Cookie Week, meaning the Walkerton location sold 14,491 Smile Cookies that week. The Walkerton Tim Hortons also raised the top amount for one store
The countdown to Formosa Country Christmas is on
Formosa Country Christmas is fast approaching. The four-day event running Dec. 2 – 6 is not far away.
Victoria Jubilee Hall volunteer wins award
WALKERTON – The Victoria Jubilee Hall (VJH) is pleased to announce Margaret Sockett has received…
Weller Homes Inc. donates $1,000 to Walkerton hospital
Weller Homes Inc. recently donated $1,000 to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s (WDHF) mammography campaign. Pictured, from left, are WDHF board members Don Leslie, Carman Stafford and Andy Dales; Weller Homes Inc. owners Alex and Emily Weller; and WDHF board member Joe Dietrich.
Mildmay Rotary Club makes donation to Walkerton hospital
The Mildmay Rotary Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) with a donation of $2,500 for the foundation’s mammography campaign. Pictured: Mildmay Rotary Club President Kelly Fotheringham (second from left) presents the cheque to WDHF board members Don Leslie, Ca
Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team planning committee to host community information series
The Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team (OHT) planning committee will be hosting a community information session on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. This is the fourth session in a series of community information sessions designed to provide an overview of the health system in Grey Bruce.
Rehabilitation of Bruce Road 6A to begin in 2022
Bruce Road 6A East is known locally as the Deemerton Road. It’s also called a lot of other things, the politest of which is “the worst road in the county,” although that’s arguable, considering there’s another on the Bruce Peninsula that is also in desperate need of work.
Brockton mayor focuses on housing crisis
Mayor Chris Peabody describes the weekend’s Hometown Christmas Market by the Walkerton BIA (see page 9 for photos) as “excellent.”
Snow plow operator shortage impacts Bruce County
The snowplow operator situation is worse than the report to the county’s transportation and environmental services committee indicated.
Police investigate report of threats at local school
On Nov. 17 at 3:08 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a call regarding threats made at a school in the Municipality of Brockton. Officers responded and determined the threat wasn’t specific in nature.
