Aberarder school closes because of power outage

December 16, 2021

FROM THE LAMBTON KENT DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Students at Aberarder Central School have been dismissed early on Thursday, December 16 due to a power outage in the area. Due to the power outage and the estimated time of restoration, Lambton Kent District School Board has decided to close the school to students for the day on Thursday, Dec. 16.

The school is notifying parents/guardians and student transportation will be provided to ensure that students are safely transported home.

It is expected that Aberarder Central School will be open to students on Friday, December 17. Due to the temporary power outage, the phone lines at the school are currently unavailable. In the case of an emergency, please contact the Lambton Kent District School Board at 519-336-1500.

Watch the LKDSB website and social media for more information.

Public health officials call for a ‘circuit breakers” to stop Omicron in Ontario

Front Page

Petrolia for cash in second round of housing funding

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Petrolia is hoping the second time will be a charm. The town will again apply for the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. The federal program was announced early in 2024 and early this summer Petrolia and Plympton-Wyoming and Warwick were shut out of funding which would have allowed the municipalities to attract more affordable housing investment in

Front Page

Town may recognize Petrolia White Rose Band with plaque

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Norm Sutherland wants Petrolia to honour its musical history. He’s written a letter to town council asking if it will consider erecting a plaque at the new bandshell, built as a legacy project during the town’s 150th anniversary. “Mr. Percie Cox, musical director of the Petrolia White Rose Band and teacher of almost all of the youngsters

Front Page

Lambton wants tighter rules for vape sales

September 16, 2024

Heather Wright/The Independent Lambton Public Health officials want vape shop owners who sell to minors to face Automatic Prohibition, just like store owners who sell cigarettes. In a report to Lambton County Council, Jordan Banninga, manager of health promotion says a recent survey shows up to 30 per cent of teens from 15 to 19 have tried vaping at least

Front Page

OPP urge safety as deer season starts

September 16, 2024

It’s that time of year again. Lambton OPP are urging drivers to be on the lookout for deer. OPP suggest watching for deer especially in rural and wooded areas, use your high beams to illuminate the eyes of a deer on or near the road. If you see a deer, the OPP suggests you slow down and blow your horn