The 2022 Huron County Plowing Match was hosted by Brian and Annette MacKenzie at their St. Helen’s Line farm just outside of Lucknow, Aug. 18-19.
Smuck Bridge nearing completion
Construction on the new Smuck Bridge, on Abraham Line in Morris-Turnberry, is getting closer to completion. The Smuck Bridge (right) replaces the current Blind Bridge (left). The Blind Bridge is a one-lane bridge, whereas the new Smuck Bridge is a two-lane structure. The Blind Bridge will be removed
Four seeking reeve’s seat on North Huron council
Carson Lamb, clerk of North Huron, released the official list of certified candidates on Monday for the upcoming municipal election in October.
Frosty Queen Cruise Night revival a success
Foodland’s parking lot saw over 140 classic cars lined up to participate in the revival of the Frosty Queen Cruise Night, minus the “burnout competition” and the live entertainment.
Wicked Ride returns to Listowel
The ‘Wicked Ride’ is a women’s only charitable event touring southwestern Ontario’s roads, shops, services & points of interest, with the latest edition taking place on Saturday, Aug. 13.
Bluevale co-ed ball tourney a success
The Bluevale Community Committee hosted its annual co-ed ball tournament last weekend at the Bluevale Ball Diamond. A full field of teams took part in the weekend-long event, which featured a unique rule: wooden bats. At the end of the weekend, it was the Crusaders who claimed the ‘A’ Championship,
Hack and Wack Golf Tournament a huge success
According to organizers, the fourth annual Hack and Wack Golf Tournament was a huge success.
IN PHOTOS: 10th annual Lucknow Antique Tractor Parade
A line of antique tractors again filled the town as they made their way to Mary’s Family Restaurant in Lucknow during the annual antique tractor parade on Aug. 13.
$10 a day childcare coming to Wingham
The Township of North Huron signed an agreement with the County of Huron to participate in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program, beginning the process to lower childcare costs in the area.
NWMO extends timeline for site selection on heels of strong ‘no’ from Nishnawbe Aski Nation
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) revised its timeline for the site selection for the deep geological repository (DGR), pushing the date for a final decision back by a year, from 2023 to 2024.
North Huron disbands Police Services Board
Council passed a bylaw to disband the North Huron Police Services Board on Aug. 8, effective Dec. 31.
Residents request planning committee for Wingham Homecoming 2024
Planning will begin for the 2024 Wingham Homecoming, but a committee of council will not be provided until after the October election when the newly elected council will decide which committees to support.
Blyth committee requests surplus artifacts from North Huron Museum
A letter addressed to North Huron council from the Blyth Repository of History requested that any surplus artifacts from the North Huron Museum be transferred to their facility.
Frosty Queen reviving Cruise Night in downtown Wingham
The sights and sounds of classic cars will once again fill downtown Wingham after many years of silence, with the return of the annual Frosty Queen Cruise Night.
North Huron rec department revises ice rink policy
Vicki Luttenberger, North Huron’s director of community services, brought a revised ice rink policy before North Huron council, as requested, at its Aug. 8 meeting regarding the North Huron Ice In/Ice Out Policy.
