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In this edition: A letter from the Saugeen Preservation Society Inc. outlines deep concern and disappointment over West Grey Council’s recent decision not to pause new gravel pit approvals near the Saugeen River.
Despite expert warnings and public pressure, Council voted against implementing an Interim Control By-law (ICBL) — a move critics say puts residents, ecosystems, and local businesses at risk.
The group says it will continue pushing for stronger protections as more aggregate proposals emerge. Read the full letter below.
Letter: West Grey Opts Out of Protecting the Saugeen River
Judi Smelko writes on behalf of Saugeen Preservation Society Inc. in reaction to West Grey Council's decision not to pause approvals on new aggregate extraction land uses.
Public Notices
West Grey Council meets on Tuesday, November 18, and you can see their agenda here.
Owen Sound’s Community Services Committee meets on Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. They’ll hear a deputation on artificial turf for lacrosse, receive correspondence from Bluewater Quilters’ Guild on rental fee increases, get a staff report on Bill 60, and more. See the full agenda here.
Keep reading for upcoming events, obituaries, and local news, including…
a sneak peek at the upcoming 40th Annual Authors Open House in downtown Owen Sound,
a request from Grey Bruce OPP for assistance identifying suspects after the Dundalk liquor store was robbed,
details about a Christmas-themed fundraiser hoping to raise $30,000 to support local cancer care, and a lot more.
~ Miranda Miller, Editor