WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton has been successful in its Trillium Foundation grant application for replacing the lights at the Walkerton ball diamond, in the amount of $127,395.15 plus HST.
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Howick approves purchase of new HVAC units
HOWICK - The community centre here will be getting two new rooftop HVAC units.
Brockton meetings to begin with Canada’s national anthem
WALKERTON - Brockton council meetings will be starting with the Canada’s National Anthem.
Klemp family, friends raise $19,500 for Wingham & District Hospital Foundation
WINGHAM - The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced they received a donation of $19,500 from Katrina Klemp, her family and friends in support of the hospital’s Oncology department.
South Bruce to consider hospice support during February budget discussions
The Council of the Municipality of South Bruce will be considering donating to the Saugeen Hospice fundraiser as part of its budget process next year.
Public works staff update Howick Council on utility pole fiasco
HOWICK - Manager of Public Works Scott Price gave an update to council here at its Sept. 9 meeting regarding the new utility poles that have gone up locally, as part of the provincial Accelerated High-Speed Internet Project.
Anglican Church in Walkerton celebrates 175 years of service
WALKERTON - The Municipality of Brockton has several designated heritage buildings, one of which is St Thomas’ Anglican Church.
Hospice edges closer to getting shovels in the ground
WALKERTON - At the Sept. 9 meeting of Brockton Council, Ken Brown, first vice-chair, and Ellie Locke, director of Saugeen Hospice Inc. provided council with an update on what’s happening as the fundraising campaign nears the long-awaited, crucial number where shovels can finally go in the ground.
Kaswentha/Two Row Now and Falstaff Family Centre host Fall Feast; announce upcoming Truth and Reconciliation Day events
STRATFORD - A traditional Indigenous feast took place on Sept. 13 at the Falstaff Family Centre (FFC) to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNMI) people in Perth and Huron counties.
WDHF asks Brockton Council for $200,000 commitment for new X-ray equipment
WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation X-ray Suite Replacement Fundraising Committee, represented by foundation Executive Director Brittany Hawkins and fundraising Committee Chair Ryan Fullerton, made a presentation to council Sept. 9.
Hanover hospital welcomes inaugural Project SEARCH class
HANOVER - Hanover and District Hospital (HDH), in partnership with the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board and Bluewater District School Board has announced the launch of Project SEARCH at HDH.
Local car dealer receives highest industry honour
LISTOWEL - Local business-owner and Dealer Principal Brent Ravelle has received the highest honour for car dealers in the country.
God’s promise of closeness brings peace in troubling times
Life is filled with challenges, uncertainties, and moments when fear seems overwhelming. Yet, in…
Students flock to Belgrave for 103rd Elementary School Fair
The 103rd Elementary School Fair in Belgrave drew students from across northern Huron County including Brookfield Elementary School, Maitland River Elementary in Wingham and Hullett Central in Londesborough.
Clashes between Catholics and Protestants reach tipping point in mid-1800s
With large personalities steering the development of Stratford and Perth County in the 1840s,…
