Walkerton Herald-Times

Volunteers spent Sunday afternoon preparing the curling arena for the upcoming season at the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club. The past two curling seasons were altered or interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the province. With all curlers needing to be double vaccinated, along with a

Three long-time members of Walkerton FC are leaving the club – Jeff Roberts – past president for many years, and coach; Steve Cobean – referee co-ordinator, Lakeshore Soccer League president and scheduler, coach, referee (he did the majority of this summer’s games); and Bettyanne Cobean – treasurer.

Since 2017, the Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has completed 13 pilot test projects to help First Nations communities improve the quality of their drinking water, and in some cases, help lift the long-term drinking water advisories that have been in place for many years. 

Last year, tarps went up as work was undertaken on Victoria Jubilee Hall’s main (east) entrance, thanks to a grant from the local Rotary Club.

Mayor Chris Peabody made a notice of motion regarding optometry, stating the provincial government has not yet made a binding commitment to cover the cost of optometrists to deliver an eye exam.

Mayor Chris Peabody said he isn’t backing off on his opposition to the county’s Watson Report on growth in the county.

“Devastating.” That was how Mayor Chris Peabody described the impact of Bruce County’s plan for future development on Brockton.

Last week, Walkerton Clean Water Centre staff participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Staff picked up litter along the Saugeen River, from South Street to Lobies Park, to help keep the community beautiful.

Council approved a mail-out to all members of the Walkerton BIA, to vote on the path forward.

The Sept. 28 meeting of Brockton council began with a moment of silence.

A group of at least 100 people gathered at Memory Lane Park in Walkerton the evening of Sept. 30, to mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.