“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.
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North Huron council proposes increasing reeve pay by $8,957, 64.16%
North Huron Council carried a motion to approve an increase in the 2027 honorarium of reeve, deputy reeve and councillor positions, with additional pay adjustments for attending meetings.
North Huron council’s decision for literary garden location stands
Several members of the Wingham and District Horticultural Society supported two members speaking at North Huron council’s regular meeting Aug. 10.
Mills case delayed in sixth month
George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident facing an obstruction of justice charge in relation to a Feb. 20 altercation which saw North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, was again before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on Aug. 10.
Alzheimer society announces new executive director
STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.
Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty
The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.
Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair
WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.
Soaking up the sun and fun on the Saugeen River
The sparkling Saugeen River at Lobies Park beckoned the Dupuis family to spend a sunny afternoon in canoes and kayaks on Aug. 9.
Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment
TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.
South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner
TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.
COAST brings services where people are: early results show demand
WALKERTON – Alison Govier, project integration manager, presented a report to Bruce County council on Aug. 6 about the early implementation progress for the Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) program.
Teeswater Medical Centre expansion approved by council
TEESWATER – The Teeswater Medical Centre is expanding its available treatment space after South Bruce council approved renovations that will allow a tenant to add services and accommodate new medical equipment.
Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway
Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…
Perth County appoints new clerk
STRATFORD – The Aug. 6 Perth County council meeting began with the introduction and appointment of Charlotte Gravlev as the new Manager of Legislative Services and Clerk.
Perth County builds contingency plan into winter sand tender after two harsh winters
STRATFORD – In the case of Perth County’s winter road maintenance budget, the taxpayers should hope that the saying “the third time’s the charm,” duly applies here.
