HANOVER - The new Hanover water tower located at the south end of town near Hanover and District Hospital is now up, and can be seen for miles.
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REVIEW: Sing! Show Chorus makes the season ‘merry and bright’ with four sold-out performances
WALKERTON - The Sing! Show Chorus presented Sing! this Christmas to four full houses Nov. 20-23.
Ribfest proposed in Brockton
WALKERTON - It may be “beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” at least, according to the Brockton council agenda of Nov. 25, but plans are already underway to add an event to what promises to be a busy, fun summer in 2026.
Provincial announcement influences SVCA draft budget
FORMOSA - Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) board of directors passed the 2026 draft budget, with only a 1.57 per cent increase to the municipal apportionment (levy). This was accomplished by using reserves, amid concerns about what will happen to the reserves with regionalization.
Walkerton Foodbank receives $2,000 donation
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The history of E.S. Keeler shoes
Shoes have long been an essential article of clothing. The first census in what is now Canada was conducted in 1666. It shows 20 shoemakers serving a population of 3,512 European settlers.
Huron-Kinloss concerned citizens representative speaks on flood mapping issues
FORMOSA - Michael Bayer made a presentation to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority board of directors on Nov. 20.
MacLeod, Sleightholm tie at Teeswater crokinole
TEESWATER - Crokinole scores were competitive on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Teeswater Town Hall.
County council passes budget with 4.37% increase
WALKERTON - A last minute decision on Nov. 20 to cut three positions from the list of five proposed by staff resulted in a reduction in the county’s proposed 2026 budget increase, from 4.77 per cent to 4.37 per cent.
Medication-return campaign underway
GREY-BRUCE - Grey Bruce Public Health has dropped the puck on another campaign with the Owen Sound Attack and Rexall Pharma Plus, aimed at raising community awareness about how to safely dispose of expired and unused pills, tablets, and other medications.
Chair Thomson and Vice-Chair Johnstone acclaimed for a sixth term
CHESLEY - Bluewater District School Board’s (BWDSB) leadership remains unchanged following annual trustee elections.
Trustee out of touch on topic of BASP
It’s a tough gig being an elected official – there’s no doubt about that. When you take the oath of office, or whatever the equivalent is for your position, people expect a lot of you, and I’m no exception to having those expectations. I expect the people who are elected to represent me or to make..
Council remuneration to remain unchangedCouncil remuneration to remain unchanged
Huron County Council members will stay at their current compensation level which, according to Gallagher Benefit Services Group, is lower than average.
Wingham Ironmen drop two games in weekend PJHL action
The Wingham Ironmen are holding on to fourth place in the North Pollock Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League, but only just.
Morris-Turnberry Council supports severance against county planning staff recommendation
The Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry decided to go against planning advice and recommend a lot enlargement of a former surplus residence severance.
