Despite the weekend’s heat warning, the people who like to dance to country favourites at Pickin’ by the Pond, danced.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Olivia Rourke Foundation makes inaugural donations
OWEN SOUND - In a tribute to the life and legacy of 17-year-old Olivia Rourke, two major charitable donations have been made to support cancer care and research in her honour.
Barns2Beaches touches down at SMA on July 26
BROCKTON - Saugeen Municipal Airport will be the scene of a huge, family-friendly music event that promises to make the most of summer weather and an ideal venue.
Cyclone Taylor, the Tara tornado
Born in Tara on June 24, 1884, Frederick Wellington “Cyclone” Taylor, as a five-year-old, used to spend winter evenings watching the local barber, Jack Riggs, practicing his speed skating at the town pond. Riggs was known in the community for his speed skating.
Bruce County kicks off countdown to 2026 International Plowing Match
FORMOSA - Community members from across Bruce and Grey counties gathered in Formosa on June 28 to celebrate the official kickoff for the 2026 International Plowing Match (IPM), which will be held on Lang Farms, just west of Walkerton.
Chepstow to host provincial softball qualifiers July 18 to 20
CHEPSTOW - Chepstow will be hosting the U-15 Tier II Provincial Women’s Softball Qualifier July 18 to 20 at the Lion’s Park. There will be a total of eight teams. Their finish in the tourney will determine at which level the teams will be placed for the provincial tourney in Windsor Aug. 8 to 10.
Lisa McEwen and Jessie T, Music in the Park Walkerton
Lisa McEwen, right, with Jessie T., left, gave a special Music in the Park performance on Sunday, July 6, at the Market Garden in downtown Walkerton.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 3 Turnbacks
From July 1, 1987
$28,000 OTF grant from Ontario Government gives community a lift
HANOVER - On June 17, MPP Paul Vickers met with the team at Hanover Community Players (HCP) at the local Volunteer Fair to formally congratulate the group on what it’s done since receiving a $28,000 capital grant last year from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Kids take to the skies, flying for free at SMA
A remarkable total of 143 kids between the ages of eight and 17 flew free at Saugeen Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 28, thanks to volunteer pilots and other volunteers.
Walkerton house fire
Nineteen members of the Brockton Fire Department attended a house fire in Walkerton on June 27.
The most fascinating car you will ever see
Last weekend, my partner Dominik and I hopped into my Chevy Trax to begin a six hour drive to…
A question of wording
It seems the local police are getting somewhat alarmed about recent incidents of stunt driving.
Council votes to extend parking restrictions in the Lake Rosalind area
WALKERTON - The parking situation in the Lake Rosalind area has long been contentious, especially on Road 2 and Road 2A.
Council votes down motion on automated speed enforcement
WALKERTON - During the June 24 meeting at the Cargill Community Centre, Brockton Council discussed two motions.
