The Lucknow-Wingham 86ers U11 C squad captured the Pink on the Rink championship in South Huron over the weekend, defeating South Huron 2-1 in the championship game. Pictured are, back row (from left): Sarah McLean, Myla Vaughn, Malynne Henry, Dennis McLean, Bryn Devos, Jenna McLean, Amber Ricicia,
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CLC chair highlights Q3 activities, new student rep appointed by council
Jim Gowland, chair of the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee (CLC), provided South Bruce council with the CLC’s third quarter update on Nov. 28.
Howick honours retiring treasurer
Howick Reeve Doug Harding, among other members of the community, bid farewell to Howick Treasurer Brenda Weishar at an open house event on Nov. 30 hosted at the municipal office.
More than just golf, curling at Wingham Golf and Curling Club
Just a few minutes’ drive outside of town on Jamestown Road, sitting back a decent piece from the road, is the Wingham Golf and Curling Club (WGCC).
SVCA board thanks Nancy Griffin for 34 years of education programming
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) wrapped up its education program for the final time, bidding farewell to Nancy Griffin, program co-ordinator, who has inspired a fascination with the environment in generations of participants, including some of the current SVCA staff.
Maitland Conservation Foundation ‘Inspired by Nature’ campaign continues
The Maitland Conservation Foundation (MCF) works in partnership with Maitland Conservation (MC) to raise funds for various watershed projects. The Foundation is in the second year of its five-year ‘Inspired by Nature’ fundraising campaign to raise $650,000.
Howick concerned about representation the Huron OPP detachment board
It appears Howick may have missed their chance to be included in the Huron OPP detachment board, although they were only given three days’ notice.
Township reviews Donation and Fee Waiving Policy, Dec. 4
North Huron council recently requested that staff review the township’s current Donation and Fee Waiving Policy. That review was presented to council at the Dec. 4 regular council meeting.
North Huron endorses resolution circulating to increase Ontario Works financial assistance
Coun. Lonnie Whitfield pulled two items from the correspondence received for information by North Huron council during the Dec.4 council meeting.
Townes: New fees and charges bylaw intends to reduce costs to taxpayers
Chris Townes, director of finance for North Huron, said that during the Nov. 20 meeting, North Huron councillors did not ask him to provide information regarding which municipalities he contacted in the alleged research to compare recreation fees and charges before updating the 2024 fee schedule.
Small business owners are being strangled by red tape
Over the past month, small business owners have shared with me some of their personal stories and frustrations.
The gift of reading
I’ve seen many times on various social media outlets, videos of moms spewing their controversial opinions about parenting. The topics range from co-sleeping to breastfeeding; honestly, there’s no limit. As you can say about every social media trend. Remember the ice bucket challenge and how out of h
Attention, Grinch! Hands off our Christmas!
He lurks in the shadows, hiding his smirking green face behind lamp posts and hedges, parked cars and garbage cans, his mean, beady eyes fixed on the delivery truck.
Wingham Legion hosts Breakfast with Santa
Wingham Branch 180 of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday morning, Dec. 2. Countless tykes were able to not only get a photo and have a one-on-one wish list chat with the man in red, but also enjoy some delicious eats courtesy of hard-working volunteers
