With 15 contestants, the judges of the Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming 2023 ambassador competition on Aug. 3 had their work cut out for them, before they named 17-year-old Lesley Walter the Homecoming ambassador.
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‘Better Together’ theme set the tone for Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming
From the moment Homecoming co-chairs Ryan Kreager, Bill Lorentz and Curtis Schmalz cut the ribbon held by dignitaries South Bruce Mayor Mark Goetz and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, the crowd celebrated everything Mildmay-Carrick – together.
Grey Bruce Public Health to hold vaccine clinics for senior kindergarten to Grade 5 students
Parents may be missing some key pieces of information about updating their children’s vaccinations, according to one member of Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) board of directors.
Driver charged with impaired
South Bruce OPP have charged a Brockton resident with impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash along Bruce County Road 19 last week.
Veterans to be honoured in Paisley
Terry Wood and Connie Scott show the photo of their father in his Second World War uniform at his headstone in Calvary Cemetery. James Wood was born 1917 at Chesley, the son of John Wood and Anna [Zettel]. During the Second World War, Wood was a gunner with the Royal Canadian Artillery and he has a
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church chicken BBQ fast approaching
It may be a month away, but planning for the annual take-out chicken barbecue at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church is already well underway. Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. promises to be quite the show, orchestrated again by Bob Foreman and his crew. The popular take-out chicken meal includes colesl
This idea sounds vaguely familiar
“I am not a genius, but rather I am not stupid. If I see something that works, I let it work.”
Milt McIver presented with Platinum Jubilee award
Milt McIver, mayor of Northern Bruce Peninsula, received special recognition at the Aug. 3 meeting of Bruce County council for his 41 years of municipal service.
Splash pad closed until further notice
In an interview Tuesday morning, Aug. 8, Mayor Chris Peabody expressed sadness at the vandalism in Centennial Park.
Wilcox outlines priorities for South Bruce OPP
Insp. Keegan Wilcox is the new South Bruce OPP detachment commander, effective July 3.
PC Connect announces changes to routes, starting Sept. 5
PC Connect has announced that it will be offering increased frequency on the Rural Route (previously Route A), by adding four new trip options Monday through Friday, beginning Sept. 5.
Local unemployment rate drops to 4.3 per cent in July
The local unemployment rate continues to drop, according to data released last week by the Four County Labour Market Planning Board.
Listowel friends offering lawn-cutting service
At only the age of 12, Sam Al Nhitt and Jack Bordman already have that ambitious entrepreneurial spirit.
Mitchell beats Listowel 13U WOBA1 squad by one run
With minor baseball playoffs right around the corner, the Listowel 13U WOBA1 squad was in action against rival Mitchell on Aug. 3 at Jackson Park. Mitchell prevailed 8-7 in a closely-contested affair. Pictured: Knox Harrison deals from the mound
