Tag: Lucknow
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 […]
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. […]
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-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 […]
Chin brothers beat the odds as hockey stars in anti-Chinese era
An upcoming article highlights the Chin brothers’ extraordinary rise to hockey fame at the height of anti-Chinese discrimination in Canada. “We live in a different time,” writer Debbie Jiang commented on racism in sports. “The colour barrier wasn’t broken until Larry Kwong played for the New York Rangers in 1948.” Jiang said, although in present […]
Smile cookies returning to Lucknow with a seasonal twist
Tim Hortons is once again selling Holiday Smile Cookies to benefit local charities. “Thank you to Tim Hortons in Wingham and Lucknow for choosing us,” said Mary Ellen Zielman, executive director for Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre, in a Nov. 15 interview. “It’s a great way for the community to come together.” The Holiday […]
Nighttime Santa Claus Parade making annual return in Lucknow
Preparations are underway for Lucknow’s annual Santa Claus Parade. “We often have 20 to 35 entrants, service groups, school, churches, business, horses,” Dale Lougheed, Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club member, said of the event, which is organized through a partnership between the local Kinsmen and Lucknow’s chamber of commerce. Themed “Superhero Christmas,” the parade takes […]
More than 100 pumpkins donated to inaugural Jack-o-Lantern Trail event
Cold and rainy conditions didn’t stop 90 attendees from taking part in the first-ever Jack-o-Lantern Trail at Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) in Ripley. “The Jack-o-Lantern Trail was a successful community event because it offered a welcoming, family-friendly place for the community to connect and enjoy the season together,” Kristen Prentice, communications co-ordinator for the […]
Township enticing shoppers to spend in Huron-Kinloss this holiday season
As holiday shopping ramps up, the Township is urging the community to spend locally again this year. “Our businesses have everything you could need or want for the holidays and we are proud to have them in Huron-Kinloss,” Amy Irwin, economic development officer for the Township of Huron-Kinloss, said in a Nov. 4 email. In […]
Author scheduled to speak at Lucknow public library, Nov. 22
Author Robert McGill is heading to Lucknow this month. A creative writing professor at the University of Toronto, McGill is returning to Bruce County, where he was born and raised, to visit two Bruce County Public Library branches — Lucknow and Wiarton. McGill will read from his latest book, Simple Creatures, and discuss his experiences […]