WALKERTON - This group came prepared for whatever they found at the Hike for Saugeen Hospice event in Walkerton – light sabres, costumes, and corny jokes about May 4.
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Unpermitted burns, illegal burns an issue for North Perth FD: Pape
Unpermitted controlled burns, and even controlled burns that include items that aren’t allowed to be burned, continue to be a problem for the North Perth Fire Department despite the fact that it can cost residents significant amounts of money.
New measles exposures reported in HPPH region
Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is advising the community of new measles exposures.
Community Living helps Winger work, connect with church, community groups
Todd Winger is somewhat new to North Huron, compared to some of the other clients of Community Living Wingham, but because of the organization he is able to work, volunteer and participate in a lot of activities throughout the community.
Brockton, county take new direction on court costs
BRUCE COUNTY - County Coun. Chris Peabody (Brockton) updated the county on the situation regarding Brockton’s request for sharing of court security and prisoner transportation costs.
Roots of Bruce puts agriculture front and centre for local students
The annual Roots of Bruce event, a celebration of agriculture focused on Grade 5 students in the area, was held last month in Walkerton at the community agriculture buildings.
Anonymous $10,000 donation supports Imagination Library in Howick
The Howick Optimist Club recently received a generous $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor to support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Howick appoints Alana Dick as deputy clerk
Council here has officially appointed Alana Dick as the township’s new deputy clerk.
HPPH reminds residents to be prepared for emergencies
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada runs from May 4 to 10. This year’s provincial theme is, “Plan for every season.”
St. Teresa team goes undefeated
The Senior Girls basketball team from St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School in Walkerton scored a perfect day at the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board pool A tournament late last month.
Highlighting Alzheimer Society Huron Perth Public Education opportunities from April – June
Alzheimer Society Huron Perth has a spring line up of education opportunities.
Police concerned about increase in school bus crashes
West Region Ontario Provincial Police have expressed concern over a spike in school bus crashes.
Road works could be under budget
The tenders for the reconstruction of Dietz and Kleist Street in Mildmay came in significantly under budget, leaving South Bruce Public Works Director Stu Moffat saying the municipality may save as much as $250,000.
Lane change for Durham Street bridge project expected soon
BRUCE COUNTY - The update on the Durham Street bridge project presented to Bruce County council on May 1 stated that construction has resumed and work is on track for completion by the year’s end.
Volunteers are at the heart of United Way’s work across Perth-Huron
National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3 and United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is celebrating the incredible commitment of the volunteers who bring so much to the organization.
