Elora Road Meats in Mildmay celebrated 50 years in business on July 20 with a barbecue and raffle to raise funds for Saugeen Hospice and the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.
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Grey Bruce Public Health reports bat tests positive for rabies
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) advises the public to remain vigilant about the risk of rabies after a bat from Grey-Bruce tested positive for the viral disease.
Province announces additional funding for local health care
The Ontario government is investing an additional $8.566 million this year to deliver faster, more connected care to people in Bruce, Grey and Owen Sound.
Bruce Power recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for third consecutive year
Bruce Power has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for a third consecutive year as it continues to evolve its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programming and practices.
Dinner on Durham the event of the season
When it comes to fine food, elegance and fun, the Kinette Club of Walkerton’s Dinner on Durham event on July 27 will be remembered as the event of the season.
County Council to get update on new official plan
The county is now in the process of putting the finishing touches on its new Official Plan (OP).
Walkerton card game results – July 24, 2024
Euchre results for Wednesday, July 24 at the Walkerton Library.
Pictures of the Past: August 2, 1989
From Aug. 2, 1989.
Bootlegging Tour of the Great Swamp draws a full house
A full house was on hand for the Bootlegging Tour of the Great Swamp this past Saturday, July 27.
Hanover Police Service has among the highest national clearance-solve rates
Statistics show Hanover Police Service has seen an overall crime rate drop of five per cent from 2022 to 2023; the rate of violent crime is up by over 29 per cent, while non-violent crime has decreased by almost 19 per cent.
Ag Society Car Show the most successful ever
The eighth annual Car and Truck Show put on by the Walkerton Agricultural Society was the most successful ever, according to Morgan Inglis.
SVCA to get legal assistance from Grey County
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors has voted in favour of enacting an agreement with Grey County for provision of legal support.
Cargill has new Homecoming Ambassador after 45 years – Payton Hayes
In a gala pageant on July 28, Cargill’s reigning Homecoming Ambassador since 1979, Pennie Wilhelm, passed on her crown to the 2024 ambassador, Payton Hayes.
Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network celebrates 60 years, local conservation authority reflects on its history
The Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN) is celebrating 60 years of the program. The network is a collaboration between Conservation Authorities and the Ministry of Environment, Parks and Conservation.
Repairs planned for Bruce Road 6 bridge near Teeswater
Bridge rehabilitation repairs are place at Fischer Bridge on Bruce Road 6, between Bruce Road 4 and Bruce Road 12, east of Teeswater. A full bridge closure, with traffic control measures was set to go into place starting July 22 and ending in September 2024.
