Author: Clean Technica
Lucknow’s fall fair an ode to agriculture
Get your cattle, carrots, and quilts ready. The Lucknow Fall Fair is coming up fast. “Our fair is all about celebrating agriculture in our community,” explained Lucknow Agricultural Society member Emily Morrison, adding “We’re proud to have lots of animals come into our show.” This year’s fair includes 4-H beef and sheep shows, as well […]
School nutrition programs in need due to rising food costs
Ministry funding of critical school nutrition programs is insufficient, according to administrators. “It works out to about 13 cents per kid, per day,” said Bev Gateman, community development coordinator for Grey Bruce’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP). “We can’t even buy them an apple for that.” According to Gateman, rising food costs are compounding the […]
School nutrition programs in need due to rising food costs
Ministry funding of critical school nutrition programs is insufficient, according to administrators. “It works out to about 13 cents per kid, per day,” said Bev Gateman, community development coordinator for Grey Bruce’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP). “We can’t even buy them an apple for that.” According to Gateman, rising food costs are compounding the […]
Two donors awarded quilts in fundraiser for girls in need
The Lucknow branch of Days for Girls recently held a fundraiser with two donors receiving quilts created by organization volunteers as prizes. The local group is a not-for-profit comprised of approximately 25 women, who create and distribute menstrual hygiene products for girls all over the world, that would otherwise go without, in an effort to […]
Youth mental health donation made in honour of late musician
The memory of James Cameron lives on at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields. “When they called and asked for our blessing to do this, we all just about fainted,” Cameron’s father Ken told the festival crowd on Aug. 27 about the tribute to his son, who passed away in 2020 following ongoing mental health issues. […]