The Rotary Club of Walkerton conducted its ninth draw of the Walkerton Lottery on April 28. Winners are Dawn/Marg Clark ($1,000), Bonne Noble ($500), Kevin Ruetz ($300), Kevin McTeer ($250), Andy/Luanne Kaufman ($200) and Ron/Penny Wilhelm ($150). Pictured, from left: Tim Mancell, Flo Gutscher, Ande
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Walkerton Branch Library News
The library is pleased to announce that in person programs are back starting in May with a number of programs for all ages.
Games Day event raises over $3,000 for Ukraine
Peter and Jo-Ann Carter are pleased to announce that Saturday’s Games Day at the Knights of Columbus Hall between Walkerton and Mildmay raised over $3,000 to help the people of Ukraine.
Lang running for deputy mayor
Coun. James Lang has decided to throw his hat in the ring and announced his decision to run for the position of deputy mayor in Brockton.
Friends of the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals: mission accomplished
Last week’s announcement that the emergency rooms at both the Walkerton and Chesley hospitals would be reopening to full 24-hour service – Walkerton on May 9 and Chesley in June (tentative date – June 16) – was seen by the Friends of the Walkerton and Chesley Hospitals group as a triumph.
Hike for Hospice in Mildmay raises more than $10,000
Saugeen Hospice is pleased to announce that over $10,000 was raised through Hike for Hospice held at the Mildmay Lion’s Park on May 1.
Brockton council approves zero-tolerance approach to municipal alcohol policy
Council approved a staff recommendation to implement a zero-tolerance approach to the municipality’s alcohol policy regarding alcohol in arena dressing rooms.
Elston presents report on code of conduct complaint
Brockton’s integrity commissioner, Harold Elston, was thanked for his investigation into a code of conduct complaint against Coun. James Lang, and commended for his thorough report.
Council approves dissolving Walkerton BIA
Brockton council has accepted the recommendation of staff to begin the process of dissolving the Walkerton Business Improvement Area (BIA).
A dog and a turkey go for a walk…
Holly Ward was spotted walking her dog Shyha and her pet turkey Little Bird down the sidewalk in Wingham on April 24.
South Bruce council goes quiet regarding gravel pit noise complaints
In response to a request from Coun. Mark Goetz during a previous council meeting, Operations Manager Jamie Morgan told council they have one option to mitigate noise complaints stemming from local gravel pits.
Senate committee studying Canadian soil health
Senator Rob Black’s kicking at the dirt in Ottawa has produced momentum for a comprehensive national soil study.
Fire Chief updates council on first-quarter department activity
North Huron Fire Chief Marty Bedard presented the Fire Department’s activity report from Jan. 22 – March 22 at the May 3 regular council meeting.
South Bruce allows replacement of NWMO study consultant despite conflict of interest
At the April 26 council meeting, South Bruce council approved the replacement of MDB Insights as a consultant on retainer for multiple studies required for the process to decide where the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) will place its deep geological repository (DGR).
