Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has a new chair – Barbara Dobreen, representing Southgate. She was acclaimed to the position during the Jan. 19 annual meeting of the authority’s board of directors.
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Bruce County council takes first look at 2023 budget
The county is looking at an overall budget increase of 10.57 per cent, following the presentation of the preliminary budget report on Jan. 12, and the initial budget meeting on Jan. 19.
Hanover hospital addresses increased patient volumes
Over the last few years, Hanover and District Hospital (HDH) has faced unprecedented patient volumes in all areas of the hospital, creating significant overcapacity challenges.
Talented Sacred Heart musicians play during school coffee house event
Sacred Heart High School has a lot of talent when it comes to music classes, and students displayed this during a coffee house event.
Formosa Lions welcome three new members
Pictured are the Formosa Lions Club’s newest Lions (from left): Lion Harry Dosman, Lion Derek Dupuis and Lion Heidi Dupuis, who were inducted and welcomed by members of the club on Jan. 11.
A wonderful experience at the Herald-Times
Going into my co-op placement, I was a little nervous I wasn’t actually cut out for the job. However, after a bit of time at the paper, I learned it was quite the opposite. The Herald-Times gave me an amazing experience, and helped me answer a lot of questions about my future.
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
Brockton council is currently dealing with a 40-year-old problem known as the erosion of the bluffs in the Valleyside Drive area of Walkerton.
Walkerton Legion recognizes winners of poster, literary contests
Rich Henry, youth education chair for the Walkerton Legion, presented awards to students at Mildmay-Carrick Public School and Hillcrest Public School in Teeswater for the Remembrance Poster and Literary Competitions.
Peabody meets with provincial officials at ROMA conference
Bruce County Warden and Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody is among Ontario’s municipal leaders attending the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto.
Rotary Club holds third drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club of Walkerton held the third drawing of its Walkerton Lottery on Jan. 19. Winners of this drawing are: Ruth Hobley ($1,000), Wally Droefke ($500), Jerry Van Dyck ($300), Dave Batte ($250) and John Ernewein ($200). The draw was made by Perry Davies (second from left) with the assistanc
West Grey driver charged in hit and run
One person has been charged following an investigation into a crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist last October.
Subdued finish to 2022 for home sales in Brockton
Home sales across the region slowed in the latter half of 2022, and the Brockton market was no exception.
Hurray Hurrah for Hospice
The Hurray Hurrah For Hospice event (Cargill Ladies Night) held last fall was a huge success, with hundreds of ladies from the area in attendance. On Monday, Jan. 22, the organizing committee presented a cheque for an $36,134 to Saugeen Hospice. “Saugeen Hospice would like to thank the organizing co
Storm victim thanks rescuers with popcorn
It may be traditional to “say it with flowers,” but on International Popcorn Day, a few bags of the delicious, crunchy snack would seem more appropriate.
Walkerton agricultural centre to get new roof
Jan. 17 marked the annual meeting of the Walkerton Agricultural Society, and MPP Lisa Thompson made the trip from Queen’s Park to attend.
