Agencies throw spotlight on poverty in rural communities
Basic needs are increasingly out of reach for people living on low-income, and people with insufficient income face impossible choices every...
The ‘Road Show’ continues
Community Foundation Grey Bruce arrived in Port Elgin on August 9th as Wendy Bachiu, volunteer Mary Jane Murray and co-op student, Emma Bognar continued...
Annual Memorial Service held at Rail Trail
Saugeen Rail Trail Memorial Gardens in Southampton was established in remembrance of loved ones and, each year, a memorial service is held.
Founded in partnership...
‘Red Coat Diaries’ a hit at Men’s Probus
Once again, the Saugeen Shores Men's Probus club had a unique and interesting guest speaker.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Sgt. (ret'd) Regina A. Marini,...
Let’s talk about over-the-counter medications
Kingsway Arms of Elgin Lodge in Port Elgin is hosting a 'Let's talk about over-the-counter medications'.
Many people can be confused about medications that are...
Historic Saugeen Métis celebrate 200 years
Music, fresh fish and historical displays demonstrated the life of the early Historic Saugeen Métis (HSM) who had settled at the mouth of the...
Grannies make a difference in the world
For eight years, the Saugeen Grannies have raised funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
Selling donated jewelery, the Grannies have raised over $85,000 from their...
Power Workers’ Union helps launch Junior Firefighter Challenge
Thanks to a $3,000 donation from The Power Workers’ Union (PWU), teams of area children will soon be able to compete in their very...
United Way of Bruce Grey concerned over climbing Backpack Applications
United Way Bruce Grey says that requests for backpacks for the upcoming school year has risen 16% from 2017, going from 1326 to 1534.
“I...
Hunger knows no season
When it comes to hunger, there is no season and, for the Salvation Army Food Bank, summer can be stressful.
Volunteer Coordinator, Diane Thorne (L)...
Commemorative Banner project looking for photos
Throughout the communities of Saugeen Shores, again this Fall, there will be Commemorative Banners hanging prior to Remembrance Day.
The Town of Saugeen Shores Municipal...
Little church is like a step back in time
Like the song, "Little Brown Church in the Vale", Saugeen Township has the "Little White Church on the River".
After meeting in a barn, known...
A SENIOR MOMENT – “FAREWELL TO WELFARE?”
On July 31, the Ontario Government announced it would be scrapping the Guaranteed Basic Income program (G.B.I) which had been implemented on a trial...
Power Workers Union continues to give back to the community
The Power Workers' Union (PWU) once again has given to local health care when the members donated $30,000 to the local Saugeen Memorial Hospital...
