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Catch the Ace is still going at the Walkerton Legion
At Saturday’s meat draw, the Fleet family had been pretty lucky, with six of the winners being named Fleet. But Ron Fleet hadn’t managed to buy a Catch the Ace ticket before all 1,200 tickets were gone, so he was called upon to draw the winning ticket on Sunday.
Community ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ for Walkerton food bank
South Bruce OPP members say they received fantastic community support of their Stuff the Cruiser event on Oct. 9 in Walkerton. Thanks to community members, 10 shopping carts and more than $400 was donated to the Walkerton and District Food Bank. Pictured is South Bruce OPP Auxiliary Constable Pete D
Bruce County council takes first look at 2022 budget
County council had its first look at the 2022 draft budget, along with projections for 2022-2026, during the Oct. 14 corporate services meeting.
Launch Pad offers hands-on introduction to skilled trades
Launch Pad offers area youth a hands-on introduction to careers in technology and the skilled trades.
Bruce County reps make presentation on Natural Heritage Legacy
Jack Van Dorp and Kristen Harrison from the County of Bruce gave a presentation to Brockton council on Natural Legacy.
Huron-Kinloss joins Brockton in expressing concern over Good Growth discussion paper
Mayor Chris Peabody said he’s gearing up for Thursday’s special meeting of Bruce County council, during which the new Official Plan will be discussed.
Group opposed to vaccine restrictions gathers in Walkerton
A group of protesters gathered in downtown Walkerton on Oct. 12 to state their case in favour of choice when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. They are opposed to provincial restrictions prohibiting unvaccinated adults from entering various places including restaurants and recreation facilities.
First course at Brockton Regional Training Centre dubbed ‘huge success’
Oct. 9 marked the completion of the inaugural NFPA Firefighter 1 course at the Brockton Regional Training Centre in partnership with the Bruce Power Fire Training Facility.
Saugeen Municipal Airport to fly the flags of Brockton, Hanover and West Grey
Representatives of the three municipalities that operate Saugeen Municipal Airport gathered at the airport’s office and restaurant on Saturday, Oct. 16 to present the flags of Brockton, Hanover and West Grey.
Home sale activity in North Huron slow last month
While the average sale price of homes in North Huron increased last month, the number of units sold were down compared to previous months.
Fordwich United Church closes, trustees prepare for sale
On Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 the final worship service was held at the Fordwich United Church after close to 96 years.
Proposed amendments to source protection plan address fuel storage and salt use
Proposed amendments to the approved source protection plan and assessment reports for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, and Northern Bruce Peninsula source protection region are now available for review and comment.
Local karate students earn new belts
Despite the many lockdowns and obstacles faced this year, students from Schweitzer’s Martial Arts in Wingham didn’t allow that to stand in their way.
