When all was said and done, council decided not enough was said or done regarding the 2024 budget.
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Woman of Distinction award to be announced March 7
In recognition of International Women’s Day, Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey, together with the province of Ontario and Business to Bruce, is holding a special event on March 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Klages Mill and Garden in Chesley. The event will culminate in the announcement of thi
Walkerton Seniors Cards
There was plenty of cards played at the Walkerton Library this week. Euchre results for Wednesday, Feb. 7 were: Phyllis Nesbitt 78, Helen Kraemer 75, Tom Wolfe 74 and Debbie Wilhelm 42 for low. Draw winners were Mary Dales, Helen Kraemer and Marilyn Spitzig.
Brockton Fire Department presents year-end report for Walkerton response calls
The Feb. 6 meeting of Brockton council included the 2023 annual report of the Brockton Fire Dept. for Walkerton, presented by Chief Chris Wells.
Durham Street bridge: County commended for plan that would keep Walkerton downtown open
Adam Stanley, Bruce County’s director of transportation and environmental services, and Chris Clark, engineer with Triton Engineering Services Ltd., outlined for Brockton council the most recent information on the possibility of rehabilitating the Durham Street bridge.
Bruce County Paramedic Services and OPP hold recruiting event
Bruce County’s Paramedic Services will be joined by the Ontario Provincial Police for a joint recruitment event in Kincardine on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Brockton council votes down motion supporting conservation authority
During the Feb. 6 meeting, Brockton council voted down a motion by Coun. Greg McLean requesting that the province reconsider the minister of natural resources and forestry’s directive regarding conservation authorities.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre: ER stats prove need for redevelopment
A single chart said it all – emergency room statistics showed the increase in use that had been predicted, proving the need for redevelopment of South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Kincardine hospital, according to Bill Heikkila, during his report on KROC (Kincardine Redevelopment Oversight Committee).
Bruce County Community Development accepting applications for Spruce the Bruce grants
BRUCE COUNTY – Bruce County’s Community Development program, Spruce the Bruce, is now…
Junior Capitals held to two goals in weekend losses
Despite a pair of weekend setbacks, the Walkerton Capitals continue to hold on to fourth place in the PJHL Pollock Division as the local junior club prepares to wrap its 2023-24 regular season.
Regional PA Day shifted in anticipation of total solar eclipse
In a unified move with other school boards across Ontario, the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) and Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) have decided to change the Professional Activity (PA) Day originally scheduled for Friday, April 26 to Monday, April 8.
Formosa Country Christmas donates to Immaculate Conception Church
Formosa Country Christmas was extremely pleased to be able to present a cheque to Immaculate Conception Church in Formosa for $3,300.
Paulette Peirol will be missed
Paulette Peirol, community development co-ordinator, passed away on Feb. 5. The municipal flag has been lowered to half-mast in her honour, and will be raised following her funeral at 2 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home in Owen Sound.
Tree-mendous Valentine treat
The Bruce County Public Library partnered with creative Valentine’s card makers of all ages, to the delight of residents of local long-term care homes.
The chair looms large
The first time I stepped into the editor’s office at the top of the stairs at 185 Wallace Ave. N. in Listowel, it seemed very big indeed.
