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Ritchie returns as Saugeen chief
Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation members re-elected Conrad Ritchie as chief for a second consecutive term. Ritchie faced seven others, including former chief Lester Anoquot, who declined to run for chief in the last election. Anoquot was elected as councillor last time and again this election. Eight ran for chief and 40 for councillor. Six […]
Owen Sound great-grandmother wins over $200K in lotto
Owen Sound’s Susan Ward won over $200,000 in the July 13 Lotto 6/49 draw. Ward, a great-grandmother, won the draw’s second prize of $207,214.20. She said she’s been playing the lottery for as long as it’s been around. “I even remember playing WINTARIO,” she shared, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick […]
Saugeen powwow ‘a way of life for us,’ dancer says
For Martin Kewageeshig, dancing with his daughter Alicia at the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation’s powwow Saturday was about being with family and sharing their culture. The Stoney Point residents, each dressed in their special powwow regalia, were among the dozens of dancers, who celebrated their culture and competed for money prizes. Hundreds watched them […]
Eat Local Grey Bruce faces closure; online meeting for members next week
A group of volunteers who strove to create an innovative, dynamic and new-age food co-op face closure for the second time in less than two years. No one from Eat Local Grey Bruce wanted to speak Friday, but the shelves at the group’s expansive Meaford warehouse were nearly empty and board member Jen Harrop confirmed […]
Developer proposing to build large residential and commercial village at Christie Beach
A developer is seeking official plan amendments from Meaford and Grey County to help pave the way for a new 135-hectare residential and commercial waterfront village proposed for the Christie Beach area. Parkbridge Lifestyles Communities Inc., headquartered in Collingwood, is seeking the amendment to construct as many as 1,250 dwellings west of Christie Beach Road […]