What a weekend! Pigstock – the Dirt Pigs’ invitational slo-pitch tournament ran Aug. 15-18, and despite some weather-related challenges, was a tremendous success.
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Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week awards annual prize to local veterinarian, Dr. Jacky Normandeau
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week has been a mainstay for the agricultural industry in Grey and Bruce Counties since 1966. The featured commodities have evolved as the area’s agricultural focus has changed, but the mandate to provide information to producers and agribusiness has remained firm.
South Bruce Grey Health Centre seeking feedback from community
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is asking for feedback and input on health care needs of the community, a press release states.
Doug Kennedy leaves legacy of integrity and kindness
The sports community across the province has lost a dedicated and hard-working friend. But Doug Kennedy was so much more than that.
Don’t disengage now
The newspapers under the umbrella of Midwestern Newspapers Corp. have recently covered items at their perspective municipal councils that have attracted major public interest.
Walkerton Herald-Times Aug. 19, 1992 turnbacks
Movie playing at Paramount theatre in Hanover: A league of their own;
Brockton to fill council vacancy
It’s official. The council position left vacant when Coun. Kym Hutcheon accepted the position of deputy mayor, will be filled through an application process.
Good news for area coming from AMO conference: Peabody
Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor, Chris Peabody has been attending the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.
GRCA issues warning ahead of 40mm weekend forecast
A weather system forecasted to arrive later this evening and continue over the weekend is expected to bring up to 40 mm of rain to the Grand River watershed. Thunderstorms may further increase the amount of rainfall in localized areas.
OPP: Gorrie individual arrested after some negotiating
A large police presence was seen in the village of Gorrie on Thursday, Aug. 15 responding to a family dispute.
One person arrested and charged after early morning assault in Listowel
On Aug. 10, 2024, Perth County OPP began investigating an assault that took place in Listowel between 3:15 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street West and Mitchell Road South.
Elora Meats presents donations to two local groups
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Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund makes 192nd AED donation in Wroxeter
The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund made its 192nd AED Defibrillator donation on Aug. 11 at George Hamilton Memorial Park in Wroxeter.
Memories of Wingham: John MacDonald
This is the 12th installment of the series initiated by the Wingham and Area Historical Society including write ups of memories by or about Wingham seniors.
CCYC youth making a lasting impact on Lake Huron shoreline
The Coastal Conservation Youth Corps (CCYC) wrapped up their 2024 session feeling they have made a lasting impact on the shoreline of Lake Huron, a press release from the Lake Huron Coastal Centre states.
