New head of financial services announced in Huron-Kinloss

The Township of Huron-Kinloss has appointed a new manager of financial services/treasurer. “I am excited for the opportunity to return to the Township of Huron-Kinloss as the manager of financial services/treasurer,” Christine Heinisch is quoted in a media release issued Jan. 9. “As a lifelong resident of Huron-Kinloss, I look forward to serving the council […]

Brookside Public School begins new tradition

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, Brookside students and staff enjoyed something new — a school-wide holiday dinner.  Mary’s Family Restaurant in Lucknow catered the event. At $10 per plate (taxes included), initially, staff was worried, yet hopeful, that a dinner could be provided for each child with no financial stress to families.  Families were asked to cover […]

Police lay charges in Lucknow after impaired driver tip

South Bruce OPP credits a caller for reporting a suspected impaired driver the morning of Jan. 4. At 9:48 a.m., police received a report of a suspected impaired driver in Lucknow. Officers located the vehicle along Campbell Steet and noted the driver showed signs of impairment, a police news release said. The 35-year-old driver from […]

Local skilled trades program offering big benefits for employers

Area employers have the opportunity to bring in skilled workers with a few added perks. “The biggest benefit is that these women are coming to us fully trained, in health and safety and the basics of carpentry in particular, and we supplement their training at the build site, so we don’t have to invest in […]

Council hears results of food waste diversion pilot project in Huron-Kinloss

Participants of Huron-Kinloss’ food waste diversion pilot project weighed in on the experience through a recent survey. “If used efficiently by a large number of residents, I think it would be a viable service,” one participant is quoted in a report presented to Huron-Kinloss council on Dec. 18. Through the project, which ran from May […]