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Farmers in Grey County can now apply for funding to test new farm practices that could improve soil health and resilience to climate change. The 2025 Experimental Acres program was launched at Grey-Bruce Farmers’ Week on January 14.
Obituaries - The Meaford Independent
Kim passed away peacefully with family by her side at Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 60. Born in Meaford on January 26, 1964, Kim was a daughter of the late Arthur and Kay (nee Latour) Dubè.
2025 Municipal Budgets Delayed | The Meaford Independent
Dec 11, 2024 · When the first draft of the 2025 municipal budget was presented to council on November 4, council had expected to have approved the 2025 budgets during their December 9 meeting.
News - The Meaford Independent
February is Black History month and Meaford Hall will present two performances that will educate, inspire, and have you dancing in the aisles.
Council Facing a Challenging Budget For 2025
Nov 7, 2024 · Among those 49 ‘elective services’ is policing, which, at a cost of more than $2.5 million, would add 14.48 percent to the required levy in 2025 that is not currently included in the core budget, and would add to the required rate increase for property owners next year.
After Two Decades, I am Still Glad to Call Meaford Home
Oct 3, 2024 · I am in my 20 th year of living in the Municipality of Meaford, and I am glad that I decided to move here all of those years ago. There are many things I love about this community, but there are also things that frustrate me, and things that I would change if I could, but on the whole, I can’t think of many other places that I would rather live.
A New Year Has Arrived… | The Meaford Independent
Jan 9, 2025 · Welcome back, dear readers, and Happy New Year. I hope that all had a joy-filled, relaxing holiday season. Here at The Independent, we are back to work after taking a semi-break over the past two weeks, and our first newspaper of 2025 has now been published. So a new year begins, often a time of ...
Despite Delays, Council Still Working Toward Short-Term …
Nov 6, 2024 · Staff’s November 4 report to council suggested that the implementation of a short-term accommodations bylaw and regulatory framework would be costly, with staff estimating that such a program would cost Meaford ratepayers roughly $500,000 per year.
Council News - The Meaford Independent
The Municipality of Meaford is inviting the community to apply for positions on various municipal advisory committees, offering community members the opportunity to take part in discussions that guide Meaford's growth while working collaboratively to develop ideas to create positive change for the community's future.
Summer is Winding Down - The Meaford Independent
Aug 29, 2024 · Summer is winding down. The evenings are beginning to cool, and the leaves on the trees will soon begin to turn colour. School kids will return to the classroom to embark on another year of learning, and shorts and sandals will soon be replaced by scarves and mitts.