CARGILL - Organizers say this year’s annual Brad Wilken Memorial Poker Run and Car Cruise was a resounding success, with new elements to add to the event’s success.
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$10,000 donation towards X-Ray Suite
Barbara Vandenbor presents Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation’s X-Ray Suite Replacement fundraising committee with a $10,000 donation.
A new school year, a new musical for HCP
HANOVER - The Hanover Community Players (HCP) held their first read-through and rehearsal this past Tuesday.
Walkerton skater Josie Girodat attains Gold Level Freeskate
WALKERTON - The Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) is celebrating a historic milestone as local skater Josie Girodat has officially achieved her Gold Level Freeskate Assessment, a feat not accomplished at the club in over 22 years.
Stewart suggests hiring a lobbyist to push for new senior school
KINCARDINE - Council here passed a motion during its Aug. 27 meeting, made by Coun. Rory Cavanagh and seconded by Mayor Kenneth Craig, stating, in part, that council is directing staff “to continue advocating …"
Plans in works for more housing in East Ridge
BROCKTON - Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday that plans are in the works on an initiative in East Ridge that would result in more affordable housing for Brockton.
Perth County Beef Farmers set to hold annual barbecue
MILVERTON - The Perth County Beef Farmers are busy putting the finishing touches on their beef barbecue dinner taking place on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Milverton Agri Centre (MAC) located at 17 Pierson Street in Milverton.
Bus safety program prepares first time riders
Children and their families learned the ins and outs of bus safety during the First Rider Program hosted by the Association of Grey-Bruce Bus Operators.
South Bruce OPP investigating fatal Aug. 28 collision near Elmwood
ELMWOOD - Bruce Road 10 between Concession 4 and Concession 6 has reopened following a fatal motor vehicle collision.
County set to host inaugural cultural symposium Oct. 8
CHESLEY - Join Bruce County representatives for the first ever cultural symposium, on Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chesley Community Centre.
Council chooses enhanced option for new Centennial Park pavilion
WALKERTON - During its Aug. 26 meeting, Brockton Council voted in favour of “option B” for the new pavilion in Centennial Park.
Howick authorizes agreement with Simply Voting Inc. ahead of 2026 municipal election
At its Aug. 12 general council meeting, CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis brought a report seeking council authorization to engage Simply Voting Inc. for the provision of telephone- and internet-based voting services for next year’s election.
Garbage bag tags price increase rejected by council
WALKERTON - It’s been a couple of years since Brockton ratepayers have seen an increase in the cost of garbage bag tags.
Howick approves adoption of Huron County Community Safety and Well Being Plan review
HOWICK - Council here was presented with a report on the community safety and wellbeing (CSWB) plan review for the township at its July 15 meeting.
United Way encourages residents to sign Speak Up for Community Housing petition
STRATFORD - United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is giving Perth-Huron residents a new opportunity to speak up for community housing. Locals can visit the United Way website to sign a petition encouraging the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario to invest in new community housing in the region.
