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When a Kincardine man purchased and moved into a home nearly three years ago, little did he know
that it harboured a secret. Hidden in its ceiling, was an extraordinary book. But not just any book, a gunners’ journal from the Second World War. (By Liz Small)

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The Multi-Municipal Energy Working Group (MMEWG) , represented by Bill Palmer, made a presentation to the Grey-Bruce Board of Health on March 22. The group, which consists of representatives from a number of municipalities – both elected and citizen representatives, is chaired by Tom Allwood, Grey Highlands councillor. Vice-chair is Jim Hanna, deputy mayor of Huron-Kinloss. (By Pauline Kerr)

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Prof. Susan Glasauer of the University of Guelph and Society of Wetland Scientists made a presentation to Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s board of directors on March 21, seeking endorsement of an application to declare the Greenock Swamp a “Wetland of Distinction.” She told the directors that a group of students

The March 6 meeting of the (SBGHC) South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors had little that was new regarding the ongoing temporary ER closures, especially in Durham and Chesley. In his Corporate Resources Committee report, Doug Harris said that agency staff are still being utilized, for an average of six-plus shifts per week. Overtime is up slightly, 4.1 per cent, compared to last year’s 4.0 per cent. (By Pauline Kerr)

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• Kwik Way (Tiverton)
• Holyrood Store
• Amberley Store
• MacAdams (Ripley)

The theme of the International Women’s Day event, put on by Business to Bruce and Women’s
House Serving Bruce and Grey on March 7 at the Klages Mill and Garden in Chesley, was “Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment.”
The event in the mill’s charming and welcoming atmosphere featured four dynamic speakers,
an inspiring mix of stories and networking, and the announcement of this year’s Women of Distinction award winners. (By Pauline Kerr)

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• CTC Gas Bar
• Kwik K
• Highway Variety
• Shoppers Drugmart
• Finchers (Kincardine)
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• Kwik Way (Tiverton)
• Holyrood Store
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• MacAdams (Ripley)

The Feb. 23 meeting of the Grey Bruce Board of Health began with discussion about the role public
health plays in what has become a major issue in the area – intimate partner violence. (By Pauline Kerr)

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• CTC Gas Bar
• Kwik K
• Highway Variety
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• Kwik Way (Tiverton)
• Holyrood Store
• Amberley Store
• MacAdams (Ripley)

Kincardine councillors and Municipality of Kincardine mayor Kenneth Craig were in attendance at
the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference held in Toronto Jan. 21 to 23. It was the
biggest conference yet, with 1,800 delegates attending. Much discussion centred around healthcare,
infrastructure, transportation, education, energy and specifically in rural regions. (By Liz Small)

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• Macs/Circle K (960 Queen Street)
• No Frills (3 Philip Place)
• CTC Gas Bar
• Kwik K
• Highway Variety
• Shoppers Drugmart
• Finchers (Kincardine)
• Rexall Pharma Plus
• Kwik Way (Tiverton)
• Holyrood Store
• Amberley Store
• MacAdams (Ripley)