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The greyish skies over Gorrie did not darken the mood on Friday morning, as township staff and local dignitaries gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new splash pad and playground at the Howick Optimist Pool.

F.E. Madill Secondary School was well-represented at the provincial rugby championships in Belleville last week, with the varsity girls, junior boys and senior boys all taking part.

The weight of several decisions to be made by Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) members regarding proposed projects to be situated on the territory of the Original People in this area has prompted a call from the joint council of Nawash and Saugeen for a special Water Walk by their members.

Huron County Pride held its first annual Pride Festival on June 10 in Court House Square in Goderich.

A fundraising barbecue was held at the Howick Community Centre on June 10 for Stan Beckner and Sabrina Burnett, who recently lost their home to a fire on June 3. The event was hosted by the families of Burnett and Beckner. The family was thankful and awed by the community support they received durin

During the June 6 meeting, Howick council discussed an amendment to standard road crossing for Fordwich development. The report was presented by the township’s Operations Manager, Dean Nicholson.

At their June 6 meeting, the council from Howick Township received a report recommending amendments to the site plan control bylaw due to impacts from Bill 23 and Bill 109. This was updated to due these recent provincial legislative changes that affect municipalities across Ontario.

The Bluevale Community Committee held a Garden Tractor and ATV pull on June 10 at 1 p.m at the Bluevale Ball Park. Money raised from the event went towards the 170th Bluevale Homecoming.

The housing market showed no signs of cooling off last month, as the Huron Perth Association of REALTORS (HPAR) are reporting its second-best May on record.

The employees of Hodgins Building Centre in Wingham smile at their grand reopening on June 10. Lots of fun was had by all those who attended the event, as there were activities for all ages to enjoy.

Three contracts were approved at the Morris-Turnberry council meeting on June 6 – one for a municipal drain, and two for paving projects.

After nearly three years being a line item in the Morris-Turnberry municipal budget, Drainage Superintendent Kirk Livingston will finally get an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to use on site visits.

It takes selflessness, sacrifice and a willingness to help to become a successful firefighter. It takes hard work and dedication day-in and day-out. Serving as a firefighter is an incredible feat, but serving humbly for 35 years? Exceptional. That’s why the celebration for Howick firefighter Kevin S