Last week, trucks arrived at the Hanover Missionary Church (HMC), which served this year as one of the Operation Christmas Child central drop off locations for donors in North Wellington, Huron, Perth, Dufferin, Bruce and Grey counties.
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It’s the ‘Big Gobbler Weekend’
One of our most popular meat draws – the turkey draws – will be held this Saturday, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m.
Saugeen Municipal Airport supports economic development
The airport commission actively supports economic development within Brockton, Hanover and West Grey, and often recommends visiting pilots and their families shop in local stores.
A day which continues to live in infamy
As you’ve probably noted through past commentaries here on page four, I’m fascinated with the concept of historical irony. Eighty years ago this week one of the best examples of this in modern history came to pass at an American naval base in Hawaii, which at the time was likely unknown to most outs
Bruce Shriners donate to Walkerton hospital
The Bruce Shriners are pleased to present the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation with a $500 cheque – one of 11 similar cheques being presented to the hospitals and hospices in the Bruce Shriners catchment area totaling $5,500. This is along with the $25,000 donated to the Shriner’s Children
Lending a helping hand
Freddy Batte and Ashley Ready, Grade 7 students from Sacred Heart School in Mildmay, were among the many volunteers helping at the Christmas campaign for the Walkerton and District Food Bank last week.
Walkerton Tim Hortons team member wins regional Tim Cup Challenge
Danielle Zomer has been employed at the Walkerton Tim Hortons restaurant on and off since 2011.
No development charges for Brockton – yet
Mayor Chris Peabody was among the majority of Bruce County council members who voted against county development charges (DCs).
Council votes against county development charges
When it was put to a recorded vote, the majority of council decided against implementing county development charges (DCs) that would have generated almost $31 million in revenue.
Local business makes donation to Bruce County EMS, Walkerton Fire Department
The Walkerton Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Services would like to thank Marvin Freiburger and Sons Inc. for their generous donation of $1,000 to each emergency response provider. Angela Freiburger presented the donation to Bruce County’s deputy chief of paramedic services, Ray Lux (lef
Bruce County council defers decision on grant for hospice ‘south build’
Bruce County council’s executive committee voted to defer the matter of a grant to Saugeen Hospice.
‘Only one sick call away’
“We’re often only one sick call away from not being able to provide all our services,” said South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) CEO Michael Barrett in an interview last week.
Howick Optimists make donation to Salvation Army Food Share program
The Howick Optimist Club recently donated $500 to the Wingham Salvation Army-Food Share program. Pictured is Howick Optimist President Joe Glaze presenting a cheque to Deb from the Wingham Salvation-Army Food Share.
Huron County council discusses green initiatives
Council members heard several reports on Dec. 1 about how the county addresses climate change locally, including the future of their fleet of vehicles and actions to reduce their carbon footprint.

