The excitement of having a real Santa Claus parade this year drew enthusiastic crowds downtown to applaud the glittering floats, beautiful horses and dogs, heavy machinery and emergency vehicles all dressed up for the occasion, and of course Santa Claus. The parade was organized by the Walkerton Ki
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Formosa Christmas house decorating contest judging completed
On Thursday, Nov. 24, the out-of-town judges drove through the streets of Formosa judging the residents’ house decorating contest.
Kinsmen Club donates $1,000 to Walkerton and District Food Bank
The Walkerton Kinsmen Club recently presented the Walkerton and District Food Bank with a $1,000 donation. Kinsmen Club members Jeff Goulding and Wayne Holman presented the cheque to Walkerton and District Food Bank directors Maryanne Buehlow and Ron Collins.
A message from Walkerton Legion President Rose Austin
Once again, we’ve had a successful Poppy Campaign, thanks to donations from businesses and individuals and to those who took part in tagging. Our appreciation goes out to the businesses who accepted poppy boxes or decorated their store windows for remembrance, and to Maple Court for the beautiful fi
Council looks at options for Riversdale Bridge replacement
The recommended option for replacing the Riversdale Bridge is a prefabricated steel panel bridge, as per the design for future tendering purposes by GM BluePlan.
Brockton not interested in giving up land to Hanover at this time
Mayor Chris Peabody sought council’s direction on how to proceed with a request for a meeting with Hanover regarding that municipality’s growth plan.
Walkerton and District Food Bank’s Christmas campaign underway
On Nov. 29, the first day of the Christmas campaign for the Walkerton and District Food Bank, members of Walkerton Rotary were accepting donations at Kaufman’s Your Independent Grocer. This year’s CKNX Relief Truck campaign will run until Dec. 6. Pictured, from left: Don Moore, Flo Gutscher, Tom Tra
Local businessman part of group interested in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport
A group of people has expressed interest in buying Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), for the purpose of operating it as an airport on a financially-viable basis.
Arra: Too soon to be sounding alarm about Omicron
Dr. Ian Arra, Grey-Bruce medical officer of health (MOH), said in an interview Tuesday, Nov. 30, that it’s too soon to be getting excited about the new Omicron variant that’s been hitting the headlines.
Wingham Golf and Curling Club hosts World Curling Tour event
The Wingham Golf and Curling Club hosted the World Curling Tour's Part II Bistro Ladies Classic from Nov. 26-28.
Jackson acclaimed Bruce County warden for 2022
Janice Jackson, mayor of South Bruce Peninsula, has accepted the appointment as warden of Bruce County council for a second term.
Ironmen knock off the Barons in overtime
Last weekend the Wingham Ironmen pulled off their second win against the Hanover Barons this season with Matt Tolton scoring the game-winning goal five minutes into overtime.
Saugeen Ojibway Nation mothers reach out to off-reserve members
Helping those affected by addictions is one of the ways that a group of concerned mothers and community members are giving back to their community.
Howick staff to report back on OMERS net loss
Howick council has asked their treasurer to bring back a report in response to correspondence from CUPE Ontario that states the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) posted a net loss of 2.7 per cent last year.
Council agrees to change zoning at Mildmay Freshmart plaza
South Bruce council decided to amend their zoning bylaw to make a vacant unit in Mildmay more attractive to interested tenants.
