Tag: rural
New structure in Saugeen Shores helps firefighters train real scenarios
A new two-storey live-fire training facility in Port Elgin was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday. The Town of Saugeen Shores said that the Centre for Training Excellence marks a significant step forward in providing top-quality local firefighter training and emergency preparedness. Located on Lehnen Street beside the Port Elgin water tower, the new […]
$39,000 House Has Some Solar Power
A Colorado couple built their own small house for $39,000. You might think such a low-cost house would be unpleasant, cramped, or extremely spartan. This house is just the opposite — it has plenty of open interior space and its own aesthetic touches with a Southwestern theme. The living room … [continued]
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West Grey defers interm control bylaw decision regarding gravel pits
The Municipality of West Grey has deferred a decision that would have kickstarted a process to introduce an interim control bylaw that could temporarily freeze new aggregate extraction applications in the municipality. At a Sept. 2 meeting, council voted to defer until Nov. 4 a report to issue a request for proposals to retain a […]
South Bruce OPP receiving support for Mobile Crisis Response Team
The Ontario government is investing $242,796.09 over two years to support the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) led by South Bruce OPP. “This grant will enable the OPP to expand its Mobile Crisis Response Teams across the province, allowing us to improve pathways and connections to necessary services for those experiencing crisis. When police and […]
Expanding Solar Power In Rural & Working-Class Communities
Reactivate, American Farmland Trust, and Edelen Renewables Community Solar recently announced a new partnership: Farmers Powering Communities (FPC). The mission of Farmers Powering Communities is: “Bringing together those working to feed the planet with those working to power America.” The goal is to install 500 MW of community solar power … [continued]
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