Owen Sound Sun Times

Ritchie returns as Saugeen chief

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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 Sun Times

Saugeen powwow ‘a way of life for us,’ dancer says

5 min read

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 […]

Grey County Owen Sound Sun Times

Developer proposing to build large residential and commercial village at Christie Beach

4 min read

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 […]