A pilot project in Huron County is aiming to help local pollinators thrive by expanding habitats along rural roads. The project will see the creation of pollinator corridors by planting native wildflowers along rural roads while also removing invasive species in the hopes of the native plants thriving. “This type of work is becoming more […]

Kincardine entrepreneurs were among those selected by investors during the third Hawks’ Nest competition. The event drew a crowd of 225 people at the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound on May 17 for an entertaining evening. The “Dragon’s Den” inspired competition, covering the areas of Grey, Bruce, Wellington North and Minto, saw seven entrepreneurs pitch […]

The possible removal of a local dam has quickly become a contentious issue. “I think there was some misinformation about this because people thought the dam is going to go and that it has already been decided,” said Morten Jakobsen of the Dickie’s Creek dam, located on his Campbell Street property, in an interview on […]

June 7 was a banner night for the Lucknow Lawn Bowling Club when 30 people took to the greens.  Many were newcomers checking out the sport. The bowling club’s facilities have taken on a refurbished look over the last few weeks thanks to a grant from the Community Well-Being Program, funded by the Nuclear Waste […]

Two area paramedics are being hailed for their exemplary service to the community.  On June 1, Judy Brookshaw and Gloria Bowes received Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals at the paramedic services committee meeting held at the Walkerton administration centre. “We are thankful to have paramedics like Judy Brookshaw and Gloria Bowes serving […]

The For Our Youth (FOY) horticulture club enjoyed sunshine, warmth and fellowship on Saturday, May 27 at leader Melody Smilie’s house.  Twenty-four youth members joined leader Kimberlee Lowry to begin the meeting by tasting Red Delicious apples and learning how to identify them — look for five red bumps on the bottom.  Senior member Jaclyne […]

“It was a great day for being alive” on May 28, 2023, when former and current members of the Lucknow Presbyterian Church (LPC) were joined by former ministers and guests from area churches to mark the occasion of 150 years of worship.  The morning commemoration was kicked off with Dianne Hawthorne and Norma Raynard leading […]

The municipal workers of Bruce, Grey and Wellington counties recently donated $12,000 to three local non-profit organizations. “CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) 255 members are committed to our communities,” said Casey Hillier, president of CUPE 255, in a media release. “We strive to improve lives of our fellow residents, not just through the services […]

Lucknow residents could be dealing with excessive noise as workers complete sandblasting of the standpipe as part of the ongoing water tower project. According to a release issued by the Township of Huron-Kinloss, crews are working seven days a week from May 29 until June 18 to sandblast and paint the standpipe.  The Township warns […]

The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received $273,000 from the estate of former Wingham mayor Ian Moreland and his wife Peggy. According to the foundation, the Morelands moved from Scotland to Toronto in the 1950s, so Ian could lend his engineering expertise to Canada’s famed military jet, the Avro Arrow. When the government […]

As part of the rezoning regulations and official plan amendments at the Lucknow Kinsmen’s Graceland Fields, members of the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club were recently busy planting 40 maple trees.  Also, a temporary fence for protection of nesting field birds was placed along the creek flowing through their Walter Street property.  As well, there […]