STRATFORD - A relatively positive financial report was presented to Perth County Council on July 3.
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Early intervention would serve youth better
In June, a bank was robbed in Durham, a midwestern Ontario town many of us have either visited (beautiful conservation park and hiking trails, right on the river) or driven through (Highway 6). The robbers were apparently armed with a machete and handgun. Police have now made arrests.
Teeswater to mark 150th with free, fun, family activities on July 19
TEESWATER - The village of Teeswater is offering a day of free, fun, family events in celebration of the community’s 150th anniversary.
New artifact makes a splash at the Bruce County Museum
SOUTHAMPTON - The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has received an incredible marine artifact donation: a Mackinaw boat called the Kayoshk. The name comes from the Ojibwe word gayasshk meaning “Seagull”.
Andrew Malcolm Furniture Company staff photographs available
A generous member of the community recently donated a collection of photographs, records and other memorabilia from the Malcolm Furniture Company to Stratford-Perth Archives.
Walkerton Herald-Times July 17 Turnbacks
From July 12, 1989
Making mayors stronger may prove folly down the road
While it’s early days in a world where a large segment of Ontario council heads have been allocated “strong mayor” powers, there’s been little impact on local municipal functions so far.
County gives go-ahead to proposed Walkerton boundary expansion
SAUGEEN SHORES - Bruce County Council approved the proposed expansion of the Walkerton settlement area, following a public meeting held under the Planning Act on July 10, at the council chambers in Saugeen Shores.
Walkerton Seniors card results
WALKERTON - Walkerton Seniors euchre scores on Wednesday, July 9 at the Walkerton Library.
Discovery Healthcare Camp brings hands-on training to young minds
HANOVER - The halls of Hanover and District Hospital are buzzing with excitement this week as the next generation of health-care professionals gets their first taste of life-saving medicine through an extraordinary hands-on learning experience.
Local sleddog championship team to compete in ‘Olympics of sleddog racing’
BRUCE COUNTY - A local sleddog enthusiast, Lisa DeGennaro, has been pre-selected to compete as part of Team Canada’s Registered Northern Breeds (RNB) in the six-dog rig event, at the IFSS (International Federation of Sleddog Sports) World Championships in October.
Brockton mayor would like to see growth in Chepstow, Cargill
WALKERTON - Although Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody’s focus was on the busy agenda for the July 15 municipal council meeting, he took a few moments to comment on other issues in a July 15 interview with the Herald-Times prior to the meeting.
Shuttle service will be available for Hayloft Music Festival
LISTOWEL - Concert-goers planning to attend the Hayloft Music Festival, a featured event during Listowel’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations from Aug. 1 to 3, are encouraged to take advantage of free shuttles to and from the concert venue.
Pool passes available to borrow from Chesley, Tara libraries
BRUCE COUNTY - Bruce County Public Library has announced a new partnership with the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie to provide free seasonal passes to local swimming pools in Tara and Chesley.
Driver charged for stunt driving with youth in vehicle
BROCKTON - On July 5, police stopped a vehicle on Sideroad 10 South in Brockton, for doing what’s commonly called a “burnout,” and fishtailing along the roadway.
