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January 30, 2022


COVID-19 restrictions have once again moved back the opening of the newly renovated Oil Museum of Canada. It, along with Lambton County’s other museums and galleries, will be opening their doors Feb. 2. The province is lifting some of the restrictions which shuttered the building. The Oil Museum has been under renovations for well over a year now and was slated to reopen Wednesday. Those who register to enter the Oil Springs landmark will see new exhibits, interactive learning experiences and get a fresh view of the oldest oil fields in the country. “The Oil Museum was first opened in 1960 and had its last major renovation 30 years ago,” said Laurie Webb, Manager, Museums, Gallery and Archives in a news release. “This project has not only allowed us to bring the physical building and its systems up to modern standards, but has given us the opportunity to completely redesign the permanent exhibition. Visitors will see the significant history of the area presented in new and engaging ways, creating a memorable experience for all visitors.” The museum plans a grand reopening in the summer.

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LCCVI, North Lambton bow out in Lambton-Kent boys volleyball finals

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John Wright/The Independent John McGregor took down both Lambton County ‘AA’ schools in the LKSSAA boys volleyball finals Wednesday in Chatham. The Panthers beat North Lambton 25-20, 25-18, and 25-20 in the junior final. The match was the Eagles first appearance in a Lambton-Kent ‘AA’ championship game since moving up to the division last season. John McGregor defeated LCCVI 25-15,

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Wyoming Lions make over $90K in donations to local health care

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The Independent The Wyoming Lion and Lioness Clubs donated $93,000 to the renovations at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital and the expansion of St. Joseph’s Hospice at Lambton Meadowview Villa. Tuesday night, the clubs donated $43,203 to St. Joseph’s Hospice. Lions and Lioness Presidents Paul Hendrick and Vicki Ducharme, presented the cheque to Kelly Chartrand, executive director, and Tammy Witcher, special

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Students mark Remembrance Day in Alvinston

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Heather Wright/The Independent Students, staff, parents, siblings and members of the Alvinston Legion took time to remember with the students at Brooke Central School. Students created class wreaths to lay at the cross in gymnasium, sang in Flanders Field and observed a moment of silence with members of the Legion after the community’s ceremony at the cenotaph.

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Community gathers in Watford for Remembrance Day

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Blake Ellis/The Independent People in Warwick Township joined the rest of the nation at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember those who served our nation in the military. Hundreds gathered in Watford for the Act of Remembrance led by the Watford Legion members.

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