Local cyclist completes cross-country fundraising trip 

Lucknow cyclist Jurjen Weerman has crossed the finish line of his 8,661.92-kilometre cross-Canada trek in support of two area hospitals.  “Many thanks to all the people who have been donating to the children’s health centre and Wingham local hospital,” Weerman said in an email. “You are all my heroes. Because of you, they are able […]

Lucknow celebrates 160 years of the fall fair

A family-favourite tradition returns this weekend.  Themed “Scarecrows and Pumpkin Rows,” Lucknow’s annual fall fair gets underway on Sept. 15.  Gates open at 5 p.m. with opening ceremonies scheduled for 6:45 p.m. followed by the ambassador competition at 7 p.m. The arena features live music from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. and a pie auction […]

Music in the Fields wraps up for another year

Cleanup is complete and fundraising amounts are being calculated now that the dust has settled after another year of Lucknow’s Music in the Fields.  “We are still tallying the numbers and paying bills, but they are looking very good,” said Cheryl Johnston, marketing director for the annual music festival, which is run by the local […]

Grey-Bruce backpack program reaches ‘concerning milestone’

The United Way of Bruce-Grey’s backpack program has achieved a “concerning milestone” after it set a record for the most backpacks distributed in a year, and the number is expected to continue to keep climbing. As of Aug. 31, the United Way program had distributed 2,377 backpacks throughout Grey and Bruce counties, surpassing the program’s […]

Fire chief resigns in Huron-Kinloss

Huron-Kinloss fire chief Chris Cleave has resigned after eight years of service.  “Chris has been an invaluable member of our management team and his contributions to the safety and well-being of our residents are immeasurable,” Don Murray, mayor of Huron-Kinloss, was quoted in a media release. “We are grateful for his years of service and […]