SAUGEEN SHORES - Bruce County Council approved the proposed expansion of the Walkerton settlement area, following a public meeting held under the Planning Act on July 10, at the council chambers in Saugeen Shores.
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Walkerton Seniors card results
WALKERTON - Walkerton Seniors euchre scores on Wednesday, July 9 at the Walkerton Library.
Discovery Healthcare Camp brings hands-on training to young minds
HANOVER - The halls of Hanover and District Hospital are buzzing with excitement this week as the next generation of health-care professionals gets their first taste of life-saving medicine through an extraordinary hands-on learning experience.
Local sleddog championship team to compete in ‘Olympics of sleddog racing’
BRUCE COUNTY - A local sleddog enthusiast, Lisa DeGennaro, has been pre-selected to compete as part of Team Canada’s Registered Northern Breeds (RNB) in the six-dog rig event, at the IFSS (International Federation of Sleddog Sports) World Championships in October.
Brockton mayor would like to see growth in Chepstow, Cargill
WALKERTON - Although Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody’s focus was on the busy agenda for the July 15 municipal council meeting, he took a few moments to comment on other issues in a July 15 interview with the Herald-Times prior to the meeting.
Pool passes available to borrow from Chesley, Tara libraries
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library has announced a new partnership with the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie to provide free seasonal passes to local swimming pools in Tara and Chesley.
Driver charged for stunt driving with youth in vehicle
BROCKTON - On July 5, police stopped a vehicle on Sideroad 10 South in Brockton, for doing what’s commonly called a “burnout,” and fishtailing along the roadway.
Arran-Elderslie denies zoning amendment for proposed battery energy storage facility
CHESLEY - At a public meeting on July 14, Arran-Elderslie council accepted the Bruce County planning department’s recommendation to refuse the zoning bylaw amendment application submitted by NEOEN.
Council supports ag. society events
South Bruce Council approved requests to support two initiatives of the Mildmay Agricultural Society during its July 8 council meeting: the upcoming 160th Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair and the Mildmay Family Fun Two-Pitch Tournament.
Bazaar a cool fundraiser
The St. Joseph’s CWL bazaar at the Cargill Community Centre on July 12 had something for everyone.
Another donation towards Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation X-Ray Suite
A $5,000 donation from the Daniel and Melanie Craig Memorial Fund.
Pedal for Hospice event returning Aug. 24 to Walkerton
WALKERTON - Saugeen Hospice Inc. has reached 75 per cent of its fundraising goal but needs community support to get the last 25%.
Introducing the diabetic Barbie
Something that people are always advocating for is inclusion. And on July 8, Mattel Inc. announced that Barbie is debuting the first Barbie doll with type one diabetes (T1D).
South Bruce takes next step for recycling depots at landfill sites
Despite misgivings from Deputy Mayor Nigel Van Dyk, South Bruce Council voted in favour of authorizing an agreement with Circular Materials Ontario for a community depot for eligible users to drop off recycling material.
Formosa Lion’s Club member receives Art Woods Golden Tree Award
FORMOSA - The Formosa and District Lions Club held their June Lottery draw with the following people winning $40: Brian Gutscher, Formosa; Tom Elviss, Fenwick; Mike and Angel Inglis, Guelph, Al Schnurr, Formosa and Pat Morely, Mildmay.
