CARGILL - The fourth annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise saw 150 bikes registered – the parking lot at the Cargill Community Centre was filled with them - plus some spectacular vehicles for the afternoon’s car show.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club hosts tournament
The Walkerton Lawn Bowling Club’s tournament on Aug. 21 was sponsored by BakerTilly, Community Living and Grey-Bruce Interiors.
Brockton lifts partial burn ban
WALKERTON - The municipality of Brockton, and others in the area, have lifted partial open-air burn bans that were put in effect prior to recent rainfall.
Loney touts success of youth entrepreneur program
WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, in his capacity as economic development manager, updated Bruce County Council earlier this month on the success of this year’s Summer Company program.
Councillor tackles issue of criminal record check delays
WALKERTON - In the “new business” portion of the Aug. 12 meeting of Brockton Council, Coun. Tim Elphick commented on a matter that has had a negative impact on people in this community and right across Ontario – the time it takes for police record checks.
Walkerton jail the scene of many strange happenings over the years
BROCKTON - The marvellous and mysterious Greenock Swamp has a thousand tales to tell, and more than a few of them end at the Walkerton Jail.
Police arrest man accused of making threats at Walkerton financial institution
WALKERTON - South Bruce OPP were called to a Walkerton financial institution in the early afternoon of Aug. 20, after someone made a threatening phone call.
Letter to the Editor: Carney lining up for the dunk tank
Dear Editor; Two words of the week – C-A-P-I-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N. A ten-dollar word meaning: “You got pushed, you got shoved, and instead of pushing back, you bent over and said, ‘Thank you, sir, may I have another?’”
Five vie for Mildmay-Carrick Ambassador of the Fair title
MILDMAY - The 2024 - 2025 Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair Ambassador Avery McGregor will soon pass her title to one of five deserving contestants on Friday, Sept 5.
Hanover and District Hospital Foundation announces “Sky-High Bingo” fundraiser in Support of new fluoroscopy machine
HANOVER - The Hanover and District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) has announced an upcoming fundraiser, Sky-High Bingo, happening on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Saugeen Municipal Airport.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 28 Turnbacks
From August 24, 1994
Flight attendants say no to unpaid labour
Recent travel disruptions caused by a labour dispute between Air Canada and its flight attendants raised awareness of an unpaid labour situation that has long been a sore point in the airline industry – and, in truth, other industries.
In the blink of an eye
A mother’s worst nightmare came true on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Holly Roy was cuddling with her eight-year-old son, Jahvai, as he tried to fall asleep (he had plans to attend a friend’s birthday party the next day) when they heard gunshots outside of their Toronto apartment building.
Pedal for Saugeen Hospice pushes total closer to goal
WALKERTON - The second annual Pedal for Saugeen Hospice event took place at the Bruce Power Regional Soccer Park in Walkerton, on Aug. 24.
Community BBQ in Formosa Lion’s Park
An afternoon of fun was enjoyed at the Formosa Lions Park as the Formosa St. Joseph Aid Society held a community barbecue on Aug. 17.
