Wayne Paul Neitzel of Kincardine, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, at the age of 69. Loving husband of 49 years to Susan Neitzel. Proud father of Carrie Hartwick, Joe Neitzel (Brooke), Josh Neitzel (Emily), Jeremy Neit...
The Bruce County District Women’s Institute gathered at the Port Elgin Legion, Thursday, Oct. 26, for the 66th Annual Rally. The district has nine branches and welcomed representatives from eight of those. The theme of the day was “Finding Your Rhythm” and the ladi...
Catch the Ace Draw No. 10 and the Ace of Spades has still not been caught! Congratulations to Donna Doern of Tiverton who chose Envelope No. 20 which contained the Jack of Hearts. She won $708; if she had caught the Ace, she would have cashed in a cheque worth $10,426! Keep buying those t...
Celebrity dancer Dana Daetwyler and seasoned dancer Bryan Shelley captured the crowd with their amazing Tango to take first place at the fourth annual Dancing With the Stars gala, held Saturday night, Nov. 4, at the Kincardine Pavilion. The fund-raising event is in support of Big Broth...
Scotiabank in downtown Kincardine is closing its doors, effective Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 11 a.m., and moving all services to its Port Elgin branch. That’s the word from district vice-president Sophia Miller, in a letter to customers, dated Oct. 31. “After careful con...
Cheryl Lee Brown of Kincardine died Nov. 2, 2023, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, surrounded by her loving family, in her 64th year. She enjoyed a long career of 26 years with the Waterloo District School Board where, over the years, she met and made so many life-lon...
ATV STOP LEADS TO OVER-80 CHARGE (GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Goderich resident with Impaired Operation - Blood-Alcohol Concentration (80-Plus), following a failed roadside test on Suncoast Drive in Goderich. Oct. 6, at approximately 8:35 p.m., officers w...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners have made a $112,500 donation to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada as part of Brain Tumour Awareness Week, which ran Oct. 28 to Nov. 4. The donation, which includes $75,000 from Bruce Power and $37,500 from more than 40 members of the nuclear s...
The Purple Grove Women’s Institute welcomed members, former members, dignitaries, guests and members of the Bervie and Kinloss Kairshea W.I.s, to the 75th anniversary celebration, held Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 1, in the Ripley-Huron Community Centre social room. President Bren d...
A Wind Phone has been installed at Geddes Park, Kincardine, providing a unique space for individuals to find solace and connect with lost loved ones. Unveiled Friday, by Huron Shores Hospice, the Wind Phone was inspired by the Japanese “kaze no denwa” tradition, as a way to...
Kincardine Community Services is busy preparing for the 2023 Christmas Hamper program, designed to help individuals and families who may need a helping hand at Christmastime to make their holiday a little bit merrier. “We have made the transition away from a physical ‘hampe...
Bruce Power’s supplier partners are proud to support military veterans, first-responders and their families by donating $75,000 to Wounded Warriors Canada. The organization, which Bruce Power and its suppliers have supported with $1.3-million in donations since 2012, is a nationa...
The Kincardine Christmas Hamper program is the recipient of the donation from 100 People Who Share Bruce County. The group held its final meeting of the year, Monday night, Oct. 30, at Ainsdale Golf Course. About 20 people gathered for a delicious chicken dinner, followed by the mee...
Darren Patrick Creces, 54, of Kincardine, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Loving husband and best friend of Kristine (née McAdams) Creces. Cherished father of Tyler and her husband Travis King, and Sean Creces (Victor Creighton). Beloved son of Helen Creces, an...
(HURON TWP, ON) - Nov. 4, at 1:20 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle collision along Highway 21 in Huron Township. Officers responded to find that one of the involved vehicles had left the area. The vehicle was located, and the driver was found to ha...
Elisabeth Johanna Poetz of Kincardine, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of Paul Poetz. Loving mother of Anneliese Poetz, Rosemary Mayer, Helen TeBokkel (John), Micheal (Michel) Veltkamp and Herman Veltkamp...
Bruce Power has launched its annual on-line fund-raiser with the goal of raising more than $40,000 in cash donations for community toy drives and hamper programs this holiday season. The fund-raiser, organized in conjunction with the United Way of Bruce Grey, is open to employees, supp...
Jodi MacArthur (above) has been appointed the new chief administrative officer (CAO) for Huron-Kinloss, effective April 1, 2024. Township council approved the appointment at a special meeting Monday night (Nov. 6). Currently the township treasurer, MacArthur will take over from CAO ...
Three new actors have joined the cast for the Kincardine Theatre Guild’s production of “Beauty and the Beast,” which opens Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m., at the Kincardine Arts Centre. JULIA TRELFORD Julia Trelford, 17, who lives near Port Elgin, is Belle, the young woman w...
The Grades 7 and 8 students at Ecole Kincardine District Senior School have been very busy this fall with sports and activities. They began with the Terry Fox Run in September, raising approximately $400. Students and staff ran or walked a 3.5-kilometre loop through the Kincardine down...
Sean Morphy (above) is the new deputy chief administrative officer for Bruce County, effective Dec. 16. This is the second most senior staff position within the county, is an integral part of the senior management team, and steps in as CAO in the CAO’s absence. The deputy CAO is ...
The Kincardine Legion and students at Ecole Elgin Market Public School in Kincardine, are organizing a No Stone Left Alone ceremony, Friday morning, Nov. 10. These ceremonies bring together youth and volunteers for a unique inter-generational remembrance event at cemeteries across the ...
The Kincardine Santa Claus Parade will be held Saturday Dec. 2, beginning at 4 p.m. Organized by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, the parade will follow the same route as last year, assembling at at Connaught Park and travelling from Broadway to Queen Street, and then s...
Residents of Tiverton will now have the same access to a Good Food Box as residents of Kincardine and Ripley. Through a collective bulk-purchasing system, this program provides fresh produce to each customer, with a box of 10-12 kinds of fruit and vegetables for $22. Four to five ...
(HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) - A two-vehicle, intersection-related motor vehicle collision, involving a passenger vehicle and a pick-up truck, has claimed the life of a Brockton resident. Nov. 5, at 12:01 a.m., the Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and the Howick Fire Departme...
Grey Bruce Public Health is encouraging residents to get a publicly-funded COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot as soon as possible this respiratory illness season. As of Oct. 30, people can receive the most recent, XBB-containing COVID-19 vaccine and this year’s influenza vaccine from ...
The Kincardine Legion welcomed a packed house to the Cliff Erickson concert, featuring “Local Anesthesia” (Rock With Your Docs), Saturday night, raising $7,330 for the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, in support of the capital campaign at the Kincardine hospita...
Kincardine Rona has partnered with Community Living of Kincardine and District, in the Home Sweet Home campaign throughout the month of September, raising $3,014.48 to enhance the agency’s programs. This is the second year in a row that Rona has worked with Community Living, rais...
Ted David Edwin Smith of Bowser, British Columbia, formerly of Tiverton, died peacefully, Oct. 6, 2023, at home with family, after managing a lung disease for several years. He was 79. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 years, Anne Smith; his children, Sitka, Julie (Mike), Blayne an...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday morning. President Bev Berndt opened the meeting with the singing of “O Canada,” the Opening Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. Nine members and one visitor answered the Roll Call: “Something...
POLICE INVESTIGATING BREAK-AND-ENTER (CHESLEY, ON) - Oct. 23, at 3:47 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter in the 100 block of 4th Avenue Southeast in Chesley. Sometime between Oct. 20-23, the building was forcibly entered. No stolen prop...
It's that time of year again, when we turn back time. Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 a.m. So, remember to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, and enjoy that extra hour of sleep! It's also a good time to check the batter...
Dr. Owen Montpellier (above with his family) will be taking over the family practice of Kincardine physician, Dr. Daniel Soong, in February. That’s the word from the Kincardine Family Health Organization Team, in a press release issued Friday. Soong plans to focus exclusively ...
Steven Robert MacNay of Kincardine, died peacefully, Nov. 1, 2023, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 66. Steve had a love for life that will not be forgotten. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending his days...
Some late October birthdays were celebrated last week. Happy Belated Birthday to Lisa Courtney, Janice Miller, Jeff Knapp, Charlie Harris, Gerard Gillespie, Samantha Kooiman, Christine Heinisch and Diane Orr! Hope you had lots of cake and enjoyed celebrating with your family! Well, was...
Q: Last week, you gave us an update on COVID-19 news and the new COVID-19 XBB vaccine. Can you now give an update on this year’s flu season? A: As many of us are aware, the influenza virus, also known at the “flu,, is a virus caused by influenza A and B and affects our resp...
Mary Helen Musselman won $750 in Wednesday’s Catch the Ace draw, choosing Envelope No. 3 which contained the Three of Clubs. If she had caught the Ace of Spades, she would have won $9,406! A nice chunk of change, especially this close to Christmas. She won her ticket at Friday&rsquo...
Members of Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine, have created artwork in honour of Remembrance Day. Stop in and see some beautiful watercolours, photography, stoneware, and more, featuring poppies, soldiers, crosses and other memorial images. The exhibit is on display in the...
“Toronto Maple Leafs 100th Anniversary Replica Ticket Set” and “Laurentian Village” by Clarence Gagnon, are the next prints in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. The Toronto Maple Leafs set is ...
POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL COLLISION (BRUCE TWP, ON) - Nov. 1, at 5:18 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle collision along Highway 21 in Bruce Township. Officers responded to the scene with members of Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services and Bruce C...