Category: Lucknow Sentinel
Significant weather event declared in Huron-Kinloss, Jan. 20
The Township of Huron-Kinloss has declared a Significant Weather Event today, Jan. 20. All roads and sidewalks maintained by the Township will be in a “state of repair” until further notice, according to a Township news release indicating the declaration is due to snow accumulation. “This declaration is not a notice of a reduced level […]
Ripley dog park plans to be discussed at upcoming meeting
Plans for a new dog park in Ripley are moving forward. Slated to be located between the Apple Rail Trail entrance and the soccer fields, plans for the project are still in the early stages, so the Township of Huron-Kinloss is hosting a meeting on Jan. 21 for members of the community to share their […]
Community-created Valentines to be distributed to local seniors
The Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is inviting the community to participate in its Valentines for Seniors program by creating handmade Valentines Day cards for seniors in local care homes. “This program is about more than just making cards; it’s about reminding our seniors that they’re cared for and valued,” said Nancy Kuhl, program co-ordinator, […]
Lucknow Legends set to host 2025 Women’s Hockey Day
The Lucknow Legends are once again supporting area girls in the sport of hockey through their annual Women’s Hockey Day event. “This will be the 14th year that the event will run,” current Legends player Laura Jakobsen said. “As you can imagine, we have had a few generations of Legends now, and we are grateful […]
Lucknow Agricultural Society hosting AGM
All are invited to the Lucknow Agricultural Society’s upcoming annual general meeting (AGM). The Jan. 14 event is taking place at the Lucknow Community Centre beginning with a dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are available for $25 each. The meeting, which includes important bylaw updates, begins at 7:30 p.m. To register, email lucknowff@gmail.com or […]
Coldest Night of the Year supporting Northern Huron Connection Centre
Registration has begun for Wingham’s Coldest Night of the Year. Coldest Night of the Year walks are hosted in more than 170 cities across Canada, raising vital funds to assist individuals and families experiencing hunger, homelessness, and other hardships. The Wingham event takes place on Feb. 22 with check-in beginning at 4 p.m. The start […]
A Donkey at Christmas by Mike O’Neill
The December snows haven’t arrived. We’ve had green Christmases before and still celebrated Jesus’ birth just fine. As I descended the stairs, I thought about the depiction of the shepherds guarding their flocks in the cold and snow. Was it cold and snowy in that part of the world? I didn’t know, but I doubted […]
Lucknow volunteer working to restore hundreds of local headstones
A local woman’s passion for preservation has led to the restoration of 271 headstones — and counting — at South Kinloss Cemetery in Lucknow. “A lot of these were pioneer children. They died here and then their parents picked up and moved on, so there’s no one left for them,” explained Cherie Brogreen. “I […]
Packed house for Brookside Public School’s annual holiday concert
A bit of winter in the country did not hold back Brookside Public School from holding its annual holiday concert. Perfectly titled, “Winter in the Country,” the kindergarten to Grade 3/4 classes performed a variety of winter holiday-themed songs, dances, and acts. Some of the performances included titles such as “Holiday on the Farm,” “The […]
Huron-Kinloss closures and cancellations on Dec. 12
Due to the current blizzard conditions, the Township of Huron-Kinloss office located at 21 Queen St. in Ripley is closed today, Dec. 12, for the safety of staff and the public. Cancellations: Adult and Tots and Senior Skate, and Shinny at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre are cancelled. Garbage and recycling pick-up are both cancelled today. […]