CARGILL – The Cargill/Greenock Swamp Promotional Association welcomed visitors for a tour entitled “Bootlegging Lore of the Great Swamp” on Aug. 22.
Walkerton
Pinkerton dam has been repaired – flood danger resolved
WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody had some good news to announce at the Aug. 25 meeting of council – work has commenced on the Pinkerton dam.
Walkerton Clean Water Centre holds Maintenancefest
WALKERTON – On Aug. 25 and 26, 68 water system operators updated and upgraded their skills, networked with fellow operators, and earned continuing education credits.
Still reaching for that flag
Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that.
Steve Travale elected to the 2026/28 AMO board of directors
OTTAWA – Steve Travale, Brockton council member, has been elected to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) board of directors’ rural caucus.
Peabody ‘not giving up’ on court security cost issue
WALKERTON – The mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody, had promised months ago – at the April 14 council meeting, to be exact – to bring the matter of court security costs to this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
Ministry confirms Pinkerton dam ‘top priority’
OTTAWA – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody provided an update from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa, regarding the Pinkerton dam situation.
Tentative agreement reached for school bus contract negotiations
BRUCE COUNTY – Families across Grey-Bruce, weeks before school was set to start, have been told a contract has been reached regarding bus services for students.
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day
WALKERTON - On Aug. 12, the day before Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day, the store was visited by several DQ executives.
Bruce County, SON hold memorable third annual joint meeting
WALKERTON – The third annual joint meeting between the council of the County of Bruce, and the councils of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing) and the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation who, together, make up Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), took place on July 31.
