The first blast of snow hit the Kincardine area overnight Tuesday, catching people by surprise and scrambling to find their snow brushes, shovels, boots, coats and gloves. Halloween night was cold and snowy, bringing a couple of inches of heavy, wet snow that coated roadways, driveways...
Thanks to everyone who submitted photos for the “Where’s Liz?” contest. We had a huge response, with 76 photos taken of Kincardine Record reporter Liz Dadson. Now, let the voting begin! Readers of the Kincardine Record have the opportunity to vote for their favouri...
Robert “Bob” Edwin Ward, a resident of Rosewood RVilla in Ripley and formerly of Kincardine, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton, at the age of 85. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Norma Ward (née Barger). Also survived by his d...
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CHARGES (ARRAN-ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) - Nov. 1, the South Bruce OPP responded to an address in Arran-Elderslie Township and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old Ha...
We have one final photo submitted for the “Where’s Liz?” contest. Kincardine Record reporter Liz Dadson was seen at the Kincardine Scottish Festival, apparently sharing a good laugh with Kincardine Chamber of Commerce executive director Tammy Schneider. Later today...
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce and the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board have announced that renovations at St. Anthony’s School, Kincardine, are complete, and the new YMCA Child Care is ready to open. The current Kincardine YMCA Child Care facility, which is now 18 ye...
Donna “Marion” Pym of Kincardine, died at home, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family, ending a brave journey through cancer. She was 66. Survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Richard Pym. The two formed the most perfect pair. Working hard, and ...
TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGES (HURON EAST, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township resident with several criminal offences, following a traffic complaint received by police from the public, last month. Sept. 29, at 8:4...
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has released the results of the 2022-23 assessments, with the Bluewater District School Board struggling to meet the provincial average in almost every category, especially mathematics. The results are as follows: Grade 3 ...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth" Club held its final meeting of the year at the beautiful farmhouse of leader Tryntje Eisen. It was a bittersweet affair, with lots of activities and games before a heartfelt send-off for Eisen who recently re...
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists enjoyed two presentations Tuesday evening, Oct. 24, one from an environmental scientist working on issues affecting Lake Huron, and another from a potential future environmental scientist. Madison Field is a Grade 12 student at Sacred Heart High Schoo...
Edith Anne Landry of Kincardine, died peacefully, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, with family by her side, on her 82nd birthday. Survived by her sister, Dorothy (Urry) Jaques; and children, Jim Landry, Melissa Brown and Roger Landry. Also missed by four g...
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has released the results of the 2022-23 assessments, with the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board trailing the provincial average in every category. The results are as follows: Grade 3 Reading - 69% (Provi...
The fourth annual Reid Family Halloween Haunt was a tremendous success, raising $1,829.80 and a truck bed full to the brim with non-perishable food items, all destined for the Kincardine Food Bank. Held Friday and Saturday nights at the home of Nicole, Nick and Cullen Reid, south of Ki...
Last week, École Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) and Saugeen District Senior School (SDSS) welcomed internationally-recognized Spoken Word artist Dwayne Morgan, along with fellow national champions, Joshua Watkis, and Patrick de Belen (right), to provide a presentation and...
Claudia den Boer (above) is the new interim leader of the Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce. The board of directors made the announcement in a press release, issued last week. With more than 35 years’ experience in health care, den Boer showcases an impressive hi...
The rumours are true: Jean’s Family Restaurant, at 1120 Sutton Street in Kincardine, has new owners but it continues to provide the same good food, quality service, and the best breakfast in Bruce County. Elaine Chau and Wendy Li purchased the restaurant, Oct. 18, from Harold Mau...
If you ask Herb and Marie Wilkins what it takes to stay happily married, they’ll tell you to be satisfied with what you have, remember to plan and dream together, and always be kind. That’s solid advice from the Chesley couple, formerly of Ashfield Township, who just celebr...
A startling one-in-five caregivers have reported that their physical and mental health has been negatively impacted by the demands of caregiving responsibilities. Huron Shores Hospice staff recognizes the critical importance of supporting caregivers who often find themselves stretched ...
I have two Catch the Ace reports for you this week. Oct. 18, Steve Musselman was the winner, and chose Envelope No. 23 which contained the Five of diamonds. He won $649; if he had caught the Ace of Spades, he would have happily gone home with $7,079. Oct. 25, Phyllis O’Reilly w...
Keith and Linda Battler of Kincardine have donated another $1,250 to Huron Shores Hospice, the third installment of his commitment to donate $250 for every property listed in 2023. This is the third year in a row that the Battlers have maintained this commitment, an expression of appre...
Bruce Power will host community information sessions in the coming weeks as it continues to advance early engagement with local Indigenous communities and the public on a potential Bruce “C” expansion to add new nuclear generation at Bruce Power. “Bruce Power is fortu...
(ORILLIA, ON) - With Halloween just a few nights away, the OPP has created a fun safety video message to remind trick-or-treaters, parents and drivers of some tips to ensure a spooky yet safe Halloween night. Below are some additional pointers for a hauntingly safe and f...
Trail-users in Bruce County are reminded that long-gun (rifle) season for deer hunting runs from Monday, Nov. 6, to Sunday, Nov. 12. Hunters and recreational users should take steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Everyone using county forests must ensure they are visible an...
It wasn't even Halloween yet, but there were a number of wild and zany characters in attendance at the Kincardine Community Singers practice, Wednesday night, at Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine. The costumes ranged from a retired pharmacist in goggles and a colourful lab coa...
Grab your dancing shoes and prepare to be dazzled, as Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron’s signature gala event, Dancing With the Stars returns to the Kincardine Pavilion in just one week! With in-person tickets already sold out, organizers are encouraging ev...
Bruce County and the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie have announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Friday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m., to celebrate the grand opening of the new Teeswater River bridge in Paisley. A short ceremony will take place on the north side of the bridge, followed by a process...
Bruce Power and its partners, Isogen (a Kinectrics and Framatome company), ITM, and Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON), are celebrating the one-year anniversary of successfully supplying cancer-fighting Lutetium-177 across the globe using the innovative Isotope Production System (IPS). With ...
About 50 people were on hand, Friday morning (Oct. 20), for the ribbon-cutting to officially open the new Western Clean-Energy Sorting and Recycling Facility, located in the Bruce Energy Centre, across from the Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre, in the Municipality of Kincardine. A jo...
Despite setting up a committee to determine safety measures at the Kincardine Harbour piers and the lakefront, Kincardine council has agreed to put in place several items to immediately address beach safety. A motion was brought forward by councillors Amanda Steinhoff-Gray and Jennifer...
POLICE RESPOND TO CRASH AND ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER (KINCARDINE, ON) - Oct. 21, at 11:53 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a collision along Walsh Street in Kincardine. Officers responded to find that a utility pole had been struck and the involved vehicle h...
Q: Now that we are well into the fall season, can you give me some details on the new COVID-19 vaccine? A: As you likely know very well by now, all viruses change (mutate) over time and the SARS-CoV-2 virus, otherwise known as COVID-19, is no exception. We have been made aware of many ...
There is just one week remaining in the “Where’s Liz?” contest, and we have received a few more photos. Kincardine Record reporter Liz Dadson was seen at the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair, the Kincardine Community Singers workshop with Matt Chittick, Tiverton Park Manor, Kno...
(WALKERTON, ON) - Oct. 23, at 12:04 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at an address along Valleyside Drive in Walkerton. Sometime between 9 p.m. Oct. 22, and 10 a.m. Oct. 23, a grey Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck (below), with Licence No. BK39741, was tak...
A group of Kincardine and area stakeholders gathered at the site of the Kincardine and District Lions Club’s proposed All-Wheel Park beside the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, Wednesday (Oct. 18), to be acknowledged for their contributions to this project. Represented, were Meridi...
Dwayne Morgan urges people to have courageous conversations and embrace true multiculturalism and diversity. Speaking to the crowd at the inaugural Afro Caribbean Culture Awards, Saturday night, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, Morgan said it’s important to celebrate these a...
Enbridge, which operates the Underwood and Cruickshank wind farms in Kincardine, is proposing to build a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the municipality. Denise Heckbert (above, right), supervisor of strategy and market policy, and Sumesh Guptar (above, left), manager of power...
There are always good things to do in our community no matter if it's raining or sunny! It sure was nice to see some more soybeans being harvested, and the start of the corn harvest this past week and on the weekend! So, lots of farm equipment on the roads; take care, everyone, and...
The fifth annual Kincardine 7K Trail Challenge has raised $1,760 for the Kincardine trails! Race director Victoria Clarke said the event drew 220 racers and 35 volunteers on the first day of autumn to relish the breathtaking scenery of Lake Huron and the Kincardine trails. “A ...
David MacKenzie Adams of Kinloss Township, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the age of 71. Dearly missed by his mother, Pauline Adams; his sisters, Andrea Pettigrew of Winnipeg, Carolyn Smith of St. Thomas, Mary Lou and John Stewart of Blyth, Janet Watterworth and Duncan MacPherson of Go...