The warm summer days are fast becoming extinct and it won’t be long now until the snow flies and we are caught in the grip of another winter. The most isolating season for Canadians to endure, complete with long dark nights, polar vortexes, and closed roads.
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Walkerton Legion donates to hospital foundation
Last Sunday was Run4Health and Walkerton Legion donated $5,000 to Mark Gaynor, chair of the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation, toward the purchase of mammography equipment. Past President Rick Clayfield, on the right, presented the cheque.
Five weeks to go in Walkerton Legion’s Catch the Ace draw
Envelope No. 24 was opened at Sunday’s Catch the Ace draw, revealing an Ace – a black one – but the crowd gave an audible sigh of relief when it turned out to be the Ace of Clubs.
The blocks are still there
Pilot Phil Englishman still has no access to his hangar at Saugeen Municipal Airport (SMA), despite a strongly-worded court decision in his favour earlier in the summer. Since the decision was announced, the SMA has continued to block access despite efforts of another pilot to negotiate a resolution
COVID numbers still low in Grey-Bruce
The local health unit reports that as of Sept. 28, there were 11 active cases of COVID-19, with 41 active high-risk contacts.
Protesters speak out against vaccination passport policy in Mildmay
A group of people gathered in the pouring rain outside the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex on Wednesday, Sept. 22, to protest Ontario’s new proof of vaccine requirement.
Brockton council to discuss future direction for Walkerton BIA
Mayor Chris Peabody highlighted a number of items on the Sept. 28 council agenda.
NWMO releases nuclear waste transportation survey results
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) released the results of a survey they say was conducted regarding their transportation planning framework.
Huron Hospice 50/50 raffle is back
The Huron Hospice October 50/50 raffle is on now.
Council supports NWMO funding for fire truck
Council has committed $2.2 million from the $4 million Near-Term Investments Program provided by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
Emergency services, roads staff commended for efforts following tornado
The report by Fire Chief Chris Cleave on the recent EF2 tornado topped the agenda at the Sept. 20 meeting of council.
South Bruce virtual council meetings to continue until the new year
After weighing its options for how to conduct council meetings moving forward, council ultimately decided on the status quo, until a time when restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced.
Land claim settlement reached between Saugeen Shores, Saugeen Ojibway Nation
Land back, financial compensation, and a commitment to support housing initiatives are all part of settling a long-standing land claim between Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) and the Town of Saugeen Shores.
Lobb ready to get back to work for Huron-Bruce
After a whirlwind five-week campaign, MP Ben Lobb took the time to reflect on the election, his priorities for this term, and talk a little bit of Blue Jays baseball with Midwestern Newspapers on Sept. 24.
