Category: Lucknow Sentinel
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 […]
Morris-Turnberry’s Jamie Heffer appointed Huron County warden
Jamie Heffer of Morris-Turnberry has been appointed as Huron County’s new warden for the 2025-2026 term. Heffer, a longtime resident of Morris-Turnberry, lives on a farm alongside his wife, Lori, where they’re involved in sheep, beef and crop production. “I am truly honoured to be appointed warden of Huron County,” Heffer said in a press […]
One-of-a-kind ‘bird palaces’ on display at Bruce County Museum
For the Birds: Upcycled Bird Palaces is a “whimsical showcase of one-of-a-kind birdhouses” created by 81-year-old folk artist Graeme Chalmers set to open at Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre this month. An artist with a lifelong passion for folk art, Chalmers transforms ordinary thrift store finds into unique birdhouses by upcycling discarded items like […]
OFA sends government messages about threatened American tariffs
Doug Ford was a no show at the OFA AGM due to security issues