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The Probian

February 10, 2026

Picture us at… Robbie Burns Night

A celebration of Scottish heritage, January 24, 2026, at the Perth Legion.

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Scheduled Speakers

March 4: Noelle Reeve
Tay Valley Planner – Land Use Planning Update

April 1: Roy MacSkimming
Roy’s research on Sir John A. MacDonald

May 6: Gaston Barbon
What a diplomat really does…

June 3: Peter Katz
Singer/Motivational Singer

Reminders

Bring your own coﬀee mug; help the environment.

Book Exchange

Bring no more than FOUR books, take as many as you want.

Your management team at work

February 10, 2026

L-R: John Byers (Speakers’ Committee), David Brady (Director at Large), Gail Reid (Social/Special Events Chair), Maggie Foot (Vice President), George Braithwaite (President), Doug Porter...

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President’s Message

January 13, 2026

Our times are full of world events, most of which seem to wash over us. It was fitting, and also welcomed, to hear our...

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Our November Speaker: Jeffrey Simpson

December 14, 2025

DONALD J. TRUMP: What has given rise to him? Why his impact is durable; and what it means for Canada. On November 5th, 2024,...

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Membership

December 13, 2025

As we move from one season into the next our membership, not surprisingly, evolves. Some members opt not to continue while others eagerly join....

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The Probian

Probian Editor: Yvonne Powell
Photographer: Tony Thompson

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