BRUCE COUNTY - It’s time to roll up your sleeves, plant those flowers, tidy up the yard and show off your pride in your own little piece of Bruce County.
News
Council supports in principle plan to develop Saugeen Municipal Airport
WALKERTON - On May 12, Brockton passed a motion to support in principle the development concept and proposed airport uses “that comply with the Bruce County Official Plan” after consideration of a delegation from representatives of the Saugeen Municipal Airport on April 28.
Bridge cost overuns anticipated: Peabody
WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County council will be “massive” for Brockton, according to Mayor Chris Peabody.
Bruce County schedules open houses and public meeting for new draft Official Plan
BRUCE COUNTY - Drop in to an open house - the purpose of the open houses is to help you learn more about draft policies and schedules (maps) proposed for the new Official Plan. Planners will be available to answer questions.
Bruce and Grey 4-H members among six selected as provincial ambassadors
BRUCE AND GREY - Several Bruce and Grey County 4-H members are among six selected as ambassadors who will represent and champion the 4-H program across the province.
Message in bottle renews Cargill tradition
CARGILL - This is a story that should begin with, “Once upon a time …”
To boldly go where no one has gone before – virus-free
The hantavirus scare in recent weeks brought back memories of how the COVID-19 pandemic got going – a cruise ship with sick people.
Updates to Durham Street Bridge, Pinkerton road on Bruce County agenda
WALKERTON - The May 21 meeting of Bruce County will include updates on two important projects, both located in Brockton – the Durham Street bridge project and Bruce Road 15 in Pinkerton.
County helps member municipalities make the most of their levy dollars
WALKERTON - Jeff Loney, Bruce County’s director of government relations, presented the third annual local investment report at the May 7 council meeting, detailing the county’s investment in local communities.
Brockton council briefs: School community tragedy remembered
WALKERTON - Mayor Chris Peabody opened the May 12 meeting of council with a statement urging everyone to remember the families who lost loved ones in a double tragedy a year ago, on May 23.
Airport founders recognized with plaque
Bill Smith, second from right in above photo, longtime pilot at Saugeen Municipal Airport, had the honour of unveiling a plaque on Saturday, May 16, in memory of the founders of the airport – Connie and Ross Sibbitt.
Brockton’s dog park moving to rail trail location
WALKERTON - Brockton’s dog park is on the move. At the May 12 meeting, council decided that despite overwhelming support in the online survey for the Lobies Park location, the pilot project could not continue there.
Picture of the Past
From May 20, 1987: Carolyn Magwood, her friend Amy Dolson, and Simone Magwood have been busy sorting things that will be sold at their garage sale on Saturday.
Steamer Ploughboy comes to town – a boon to Bruce County
Travel to Bruce County in the mid-1850s was difficult. The few roads were often in poor condition.
Members of the Cargill District Community Foundation receive donation
Members of the Cargill District Community Foundation, Michelle Wilhelm, Bonnie Thompson and Liz Fry, presented...
