The grand prize draw of the Walkerton Lottery was conducted on June 16 at the Rotary Club of Walkerton changeover meeting. The draw was made by Past District Governor Jim Schlatman (left) from the Hanover Rotary Club. The grand prize winner of $5,000 is Neil and Joan White. Assisting Schlatman with
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Peabody: New apartment building good news for Brockton
There’s good news for people looking for rental accommodations in Brockton, said Mayor Chris Peabody.
Wing Night in Elmwood
Friday, June 17 was the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce Wing Night. Volunteers at the community centre pavilion were busy serving up delicious take-out dinners to a steady stream of hungry folks.
Pilot project will see enhanced bylaw enforcement on local trails
If you’re heading out ATVing on Bruce County’s trails this summer, you’d better have your trail permit – and you’d be well advised not to litter or destroy trees.
Bruce County’s planning committee approves two-stage adoption of new Official Plan
Bruce County’s new Official Plan (OP) review has hit some snags, in part due to unprecedented growth at a time when there were some staffing vacancies – and a pandemic.
Police recover over $200K worth of stolen property in Culross Township
Police say more than $200,000 worth of stolen property has been recovered following the execution of a search warrant at a Culross Township property.
Plaque honouring longtime Palmerston Observer publisher unveiled
For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town’s history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.
Monkton 165th Homecoming shaping up to be party of the summer
It’s been two years in the making, and now one of Monkton’s biggest parties in the town’s history is right around the corner.
Amanda McKertcher wins Monkton Homecoming 165 logo design contest
To celebrate Monkton’s 165th Homecoming, a contest was announced on social media, looking for a local citizen to design a logo for the event.
Busy week for service clubs in Formosa
What a busy week the clubs in Formosa have had. Meetings, meetings, meetings, and planning, planning, planning.
And the winner is…
The excitement continues this coming Saturday, June 18, at Hanover Raceway, 1:30 p.m. In Race 1, June 11, Arcanum, driven by Colin Kelly, took first place.
Peabody to push for Brockton expansion in county’s Official Plan
The county’s Official Plan review schedule is on the agenda for the June 16 meeting of Bruce County council.
May a strong month for home sales in Brockton
Despite rising interest rates and near-record lows of listings, the local housing market continues bring increased sales numbers compared to previous years.
Brockton council defeats motion to accept water tower upgrade tender
Council discussed the latest in a series of tenders that have come in substantially over budget, and ended up defeating the motion to accept it.
Brockton mayor wants commitment from Ontario Health regarding health care
Mayor Chris Peabody told council he wants “a firm commitment from the regional office (of Ontario Health) to support us” in the matter of health care.
