With harness bells merrily a-jingle, and white, hoary breath floating on the frosty air, the heavy team pulled the sleigh-load of neighbours across the snow-bound sideroad towards the most anticipated event of the year – the Christmas concert in the old schoolhouse.
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Mayor says Brockton planning for services to support growth
Mayor Chris Peabody said Tuesday, Dec. 12, that the municipality is in good shape for servicing growth short-term, but will have to look at “doing something about water” within the next 10 years.
Transit study outlines several short-term solutions to help fill unmet needs
The much-anticipated Bruce County Transit Demand and Feasibility Study, recently completed by Arcadis IBI Group on behalf of the county, was presented to council on Dec. 7.
Walkerton volunteers honoured by national program
Local volunteers are among the eight recipients of the first-ever Wishbone Awards.
Herald-Times’ ‘Knitten Tree’ supports Dorrell Young Christmas Program
Joan Chamney, Bruce County Human Services, accepts the donation of a Christmas tree-full of knitted and crocheted items – hats, mittens, blankets, baby clothes, socks, slippers and more, from the talented and generous community members who participated in this year’s Walkerton Herald-Times “Knitten’
Number of false alarms an ongoing concern for Brockton council
The animal control and bylaw enforcement activity report from August to October 2023 included some numbers that at least one Brockton councillor found concerning.
Walkerton Food Bank prepares for holidays
Packing the boxes, checking them twice… making sure they’re filled with everything nice… Walkerton and District Food Bank volunteers spent Dec. 9 packing hampers with items that have been filling the shelves from top to bottom, to ensure everyone has food on the table this Christmas. With food bank
South Bruce gets first look at 2024 capital budget
Council met on Dec. 6 to get its first look at the 2024 budget.
Groups ‘disappointed’ by provincial minister’s response to DGR petition
A northern Ontario alliance and Protect our Waterways have expressed disappointment but not surprise at Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith’s response to a recent petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Shoreline bluffs continue to be at a high risk of collapse
Maitland Conservation (MC) and Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) are warning landowners and the public that the shoreline bluffs are at a high risk of collapse, urging people to be aware of the imminent danger and take precautions.
Lancers held to three goals in weekend contests
A pair of road games did not produce the desired results for the Lucknow Lancers over the weekend, as the team was held to three goals and added two more losses in the Ontario Elite Hockey League standings.
North Perth Westfield hosts North Region volleyball tournament
North Perth Westfield hosted the annual North Region elementary school triple ball (volleyball) tournament on Dec. 6 in Listowel, with the host Warriors winning the girls’ division over F.E. Madill. Milverton Public School won the boys’ bracket, also defeating the Madill Mustangs in the final. Six a
Madill boys’ basketball squads in action
F.E. Madill’s junior and senior boys’ basketball squads were in regular season Huron-Perth Athletics action in Listowel versus the LDSS Lightning on Dec. 11. The senior Mustangs picked up a 61-50 victory over Listowel after beating Goderich 61-45 earlier in the day, improving to a perfect 3-0 in 202
Wingham Ironmen acquire MacRobbie from Capitals
The Wingham Ironmen have acquired Adam MacRobbie from the Walkerton Capitals in hopes of boosting their offense in the back half of the PJHL Pollock Division season.
Ironmen split weekend tilts with Bulldogs
While consistency has been an ongoing issue for the Wingham Ironmen over the course of the 2023-24 PJHL season, the club still continues to pick up points as the Pollock Division rolls towards the holiday hiatus.
