Category: Lucknow Sentinel
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. […]
Schools closed across the region due to blizzard conditions, Dec. 12
Due the significant weather event occurring across our region, all Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) elementary schools, secondary schools, and work sites, including the BWDSB Education Centre in Chesley are closed today, Thursday, Dec. 12. All buses are also cancelled today across the district. Online learning is available for secondary students who are able to connect with their teachers […]
Calendars featuring adoptable pets supporting Lucknow-based rescue
A local pet rescue recently launched a new fundraiser to help cover care costs for animals seeking homes. “We currently have 99 cats and kittens and 20 dogs and pups,” said Kathi Newell-Nicholson, founder of Adopt-a-Pet Pet Rescue in Lucknow. “The cost for their food and supplies is our main expense after their initial vetting […]
Huron-Perth Catholic board appoints superintendent of education
The Huron-Perth Catholic District school board has appointed Sean McDade as its new superintendent of education. McDade, the principal of Goderich’s St. Mary’s Catholic school, starts his new role in January. A press release from the school board lauded McDade’s commitment to the board’s strategic priorities of Catholic faith formation, literacy, mathematics and student success. […]
Huron-Kinloss Mayor Don Murray elected deputy warden of Bruce County
Huron-Kinloss’ mayor is the new deputy warden of Bruce County. “I am honoured to have been chosen as deputy warden of Bruce County,” said Deputy Warden Don Murray in a news release. “I look forward to working closely with Warden Charbonneau and my fellow members of council to continue advancing the growth and well-being of […]
Donors raise $43K for Wingham hospital ultrasound machine on Giving Tuesday
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation partnered with Lynn Hoy Enterprises for this year’s Big Match, which sees a sponsoring business help to double the impact of hospital donors. Lynn Hoy Enterprises offered a $10,000 matching gift to the foundation on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3. The event exceeded its goal by raising $43,165 for an […]
Huron-Kinloss launches time capsule video for 25th anniversary of amalgamation
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is celebrating 25 years since amalgamation with a special commemorative video. “In 1999, the Township of Huron-Kinloss was formed through the amalgamation of Ripley-Huron, the Township of Kinloss, and the Village of Lucknow. This significant restructuring united our rural and village communities under one municipal government,” the Township said in a […]
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce facing closure due to lack of funds, volunteers
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce will run out of cash to operate in just over three months. “Without new sources of funding sufficient to take the program through the 2025–2026 fiscal year, Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce would only have enough funding to operate until March 31, 2025, at which point the program would be […]