Mayor acknowledges WDCS community on anniversary of tragic accident

Brockton council briefs

June 4, 2026 @ 7:54 amNews, Walkerton Herald-Times

The damage to the road through Pinkerton has been repaired, and the road is open. However, the sandbags remain ready for use, should the need arise before the breach in the private dam is repaired. The road was closed due to extensive flooding in March. (Pauline Kerr photo)

WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody opened the May 26 council meeting on a solemn note by acknowledging, on behalf of council and staff, that “we continue to hold the families at Walkerton District (Community School) in our prayers. There was a number of low-key commemoration activities … on the weekend. As well, the girls team…

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Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.