South Bruce Council has appointed Deputy Chief Jeff Robbins for both the Teeswater and Mildmay Stations of the Fire Department of South Bruce while a reorganization of the department is considered.
Walkerton Herald-Times
Walkerton fire hall touch-a-truck event
Lights! Sirens! Action. There was plenty of all three at the June 14 touch-a-truck event and breakfast at the Walkerton fire hall.
Mental health resources available for Ontario’s farm communities
In recent years, Canadian research has shown that farming is one of the most stressful industries. Approximately 45% of farmers report high stress, 58% meet the classifications for anxiety and 68% are more susceptible than the general population to chronic stress.
‘Hanging’ out in the swamp: first tour of the season looks back at dark local history
CARGILL - On Saturday, May 31, the Cargill and Greenock Swamp Promotional Association hosted the first Greenock Swamp Tour of the season, The Infamous Hanging in Queen’s Bush.
Leave the MAGA hats at home, thank you
The tourist season is almost here, a time when scenic midwestern Ontario’s population bursts at the seams with visitors, some just passing through, others here for only a couple of days, and quite a few for the whole summer.
Children’s Health Day at Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village
”But officer I believe I was only doing two km/hr.” The Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWBP) community partners hosted local families at a Children’s Health Day on June 7 at the Saugeen Valley Children’s Safety Village.
Father’s Day at the Cargill Community Centre
Hundreds of hungry dads and their families gathered at the Cargill Community Centre on June 15 for the Father’s Day Brunch.
OAC Class of ‘63 holds 62-year reunion
WALKERTON - ‘Tis the season for graduations, and class reunions.
Update on Formosa Lions activities
FORMOSA - What have the Formosa Lions been up to? Before I tell you this, let me give you a little history update. The Formosa Lions chartered in 1977.
Brockton to contribute to memorial garden at WDCS
WALKERTON - From the moment the community learned of the heartbreaking tragedy that occurred on May 23, the municipality has done what it could to provide support to Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) and the families of students Rowan McLeod, Olivia Rourke, Kaydance Ford and Danica Baker, a
South Bruce to consider phased-in development charges
The Municipality of South Bruce is taking the next steps towards implementing development charges, however, if approved, they will be delayed in application and phased in over three years.
South Bruce to consider compactor options
The Municipality of South Bruce will be considering a replacement for a public works loader in 2026, which will allow an existing machine to be used for landfill compaction.
Council gets preview of new Walkerton Official Plan
WALKERTON - Brockton Council got a preview of what the new Walkerton Official Plan and Municipality-wide Zoning Bylaw will look like.
South Bruce breaks ground on three significant infrastructure projects
Several major infrastructure projects are set to start in South Bruce this week including the Bannerman Bridge replacement on Concession 14, major roadwork on Dietz, Kleist and Elora Streets in Mildmay and the construction of an elevated water tower in Teeswater.
WDCS Jump Rope for Heart
Kindergarten to Grade 8 students at Walkerton District Community School participated in a Jump Rope for Heart
