Brian Raper didn’t just write about Cargill, he was the community’s biggest cheerleader, the self-described “Ambassador of the Magical Village of Cargill, Lover of Life and Laugh, and Collector of Hugs.”
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Students honoured with special awards
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board celebrated its annual “Applause Breakfast Awards” event Friday, May 6 at the Chesley Community Centre, as part of Catholic Education Week celebrations.
Rotary Club holds 10th drawing of Walkerton Lottery
The Rotary Club of Walkerton held the tenth drawing of the Walkerton Lottery on May 12. Rotarian Dawn Clark (right) made the draw under the watchful eyes of fellow Rotarians Flo Gutscher, Shirely Bonneveld and Albert Bonneveld. Winners in this round are Kevin McTeer ($1,000), Derek Detzler ($500), D
Greg McLean seeks Brockton council seat
Greg McLean has announced he’s running for the position of councillor in Brockton.
New bridge being built in Riversdale
Council approved the Riversdale Bridge tender from Looby Builders Ltd. of Dublin in the amount of $2,634,178.31 including tax.
Brockton’s building boom continues
Council heard from a delegation representing Valleyside Apartments and approved a report recommending a bylaw coming forward regarding a site plan control agreement with Henry Chen, Nehura Corp.
Touch-A-Truck returns to Walkerton on June 11
The Walkerton Firefighters Association is holding the Touch-A-Truck and Firefighters Breakfast on Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m.-noon, at the Fire Department parking lot.
Brockton council chooses option one for Optimist Park playground
The Optimist Park playground, located on the west side of the arena, is a delightful place for children with structures to swing on, climb on and slide down.
Huron Perth Ag Science Centre will be ‘something our community will be proud of’
Jill Lewis has a vision.
Brockton teen charged with stunt driving
A Brockton teen is without their licence and vehicle for a few days.
Council urged to keep pressure on province for funding to keep Walkerton ER open
A delegation from South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) – Bill Heikkila, board chair; Michael Barrett, CEO; and Holly Al, chief nursing executive – updated council on clinical services reopening plans.
F.E. Madill, LDSS senior boys soccer teams plays to 1-1 draw
The F.E. Madill senior boys were under early furious pressure from the LDSS Lightning on May 10, but ultimately earned a 1-1 draw in Huron-Perth high school soccer action last Tuesday afternoon. The Mustangs (1-4-2) also earned their first victory of the 2022 spring season earlier in the day, shutti
Wingham Minor Hockey hosts awards banquet
Wingham Minor Hockey hosted it’s annual banquet on May 6 at the Wingham Legion.
Harvest of Hope already harvesting, season underway
It’s the second year of the Salvation Army’s Harvest of Hope, an ‘educational garden’ that provides produce for the food bank and a place where hopeful gardeners can work on developing their green thumb – if such a thing really exists.
