As farmers, we know that it’s the finite details that make all the difference. This could be closing the latch on a gate, applying the parking brake, or checking your blind spot when making a left-hand turn. Biosecurity includes a collection of those details to maintain safety standards and protect
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Walkerton Hawks defeat Midland in overtime
April 23 marked the start of the Tier II playoff round against the Midland Flyers at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre in Alliston. The Hawks won 5-4 in overtime.
Walkerton DCS wins invitational girls’ basketball tourney
Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) hosted an eight-team invitational elementary girls’ basketball tournament on April 22. WDCS had two teams participate in the tournament. The Grade 6-7 team were the consolation champions. The Grade 7-8 team, pictured, won all three of their games and were t
Simply a stress-free, impartial observer
Amidst all the postponements and outright cancellations involving sporting events across the spectrum these past few months, I was fortunate enough to attend two games over the course of the 2021-22 NHL campaign.
Rotary Club of Mildmay hosting road toll, May 19-21
Perhaps on your way to the lake, cottage, or campground during the May long weekend, consider passing through Mildmay to support the local Rotary Club.
Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair parade set for Sept. 11
The Mildmay Agricultural Society has received approval from the municipality to hold a parade in conjunction with the 157th annual Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair, set to take place Sept. 11.
Paisley bridge replacement begins on May 2
The Teeswater River Bridge replacement project, located on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley, will begin on Monday, May 2. The existing bridge location will be closed from July 1 to approximately Aug. 31, 2023 during construction.
South Bruce to look at restricting gravel pit hours of operation
As a result of a councillor report from Coun. Mark Goetz at the April 12 council meeting, staff will be bringing a report to council regarding the possibility of restricting or changing gravel pit hours of operation within the municipality.
Out my window
Dorothy Hazlehurst loves watching the deer out her front window – all 10 of them visit every day.
New Millennium Quilters Guild to hold quilt show
On April 19, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) met in person, the second time since the start of the pandemic. Members were once again able to browse through the many books available to borrow from the guild’s library.
New Millennium Quilters Guild present veterans with Quilts of Valour
Five military veterans were each presented with a special gift during a ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Walkerton on Saturday, April 23.
Consultant Carol De Rosie speaks with Bruce County’s executive committee
Consultant Carol De Rosie addressed Bruce County council’s executive committee at the April 21 meeting on the matter of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) nursing shortage.
Games day fundraiser being held for Ukraine
A special games day fundraiser is being held on Saturday, April 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 9, between Mildmay and Walkerton.
Grey Bruce Singers seeking singers for spring session
Wednesday, May 4 at Grace United Church in Hanover is the place to be if you would like to try singing in a choir.
‘The Sounds of Scotland Show’ to celebrate 1,000th episode
On Friday, May 6, Andrew McBride, a.k.a. Andy Mack, will host his 1,000th edition of The Sounds of Scotland Show.
