It was the calm after the storm, Saturday, May 5, as more than 100 members and guests gathered at the Point Clark Community Centre for the Ontario Horticultural Society (OHA) District 8 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The previous day had brought severe wind and power outages, but by Saturd...
Mary Audrey Currie (née Armstrong), formerly of Purple Grove and Kincardine, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Cheltenham, Thursday, May 10, 2018, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Currie (1984). Loving mother of Brenda Girvan (Ed) of Teeswater, a...
Bruce County officials have announced that almost all of the tenants at the affordable housing unit in Mildmay have returned home. Fourteen households were evacuated May 2 due to fire; 13 were able to return home Tuesday, May 8. County staff has been working with a restoration compa...
Each year, the Kincardine District Secondary School Outdoor Education class offers students the opportunity to experience true wilderness adventures while canoe-tripping. The first trip is down the Saugeen River in May and the highlight of the course is a five-day wilderness trip...
(HURON EAST, ON) - Members of the West Region OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of detective inspector Randy Wright of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, are continuing their investigation into the discovery of a female body, Thursday morning (May 10), near Vanastra, south of Clinto...
The board of the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative (the Learning Centre) is upset that Kincardine council is selling its building at 385 Queen Street in the former Town of Kincardine. The learning collaborative has leased the location since 2011, but Wednesday night (May 9), council ga...
For the third straight year, Bruce Power will be asking for the public’s support to break the stigma of mental health by participating in the third annual Break the Silence campaign. This year’s awareness campaign will be held tomorrow (May 11) to mark the end of Mental Hea...
The Ripley 4-H Sheep Club held its first meeting Thursday, April 26. There were a few new faces and many returning members who have signed up for another great year of showing and learning about the sheep industry. The club also has new leaders: Steve and Lisa Ernewein, Emily Ernewein,...
(HURON EAST, ON) - May 10, shortly after 11:15 a.m., members of the Huron County OPP detachment and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to Front Road just north of Vanastra, after a civilian discovered a human body in close proximity to the roadway. Members with the Huron County ...
Well, the weather finally seems to become more spring-like. If you’re out for a walk or drive around town, you might want to stop and check out our patio. Ms Rebecca Calder, provincial service officer, will be visiting Branch 183, Kincardine, Thursday, May 31, at approximately 1 ...
EPCOR Southern Bruce Gas Inc. is hosing public information sessions in Kincardine, Ripley and Chesley, about the proposed natural gas project. Last month, the company, which is based in Edmonton, Alberta, received word from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) that it had been selected to pr...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre will be upgrading the telephone system at all four hospital sites, Kincardine, Walkerton, Durham and Chesley, overnight May 11, which will cause temporary outages. The upgrade will begin at 7 p.m., Friday, May 11, and is expected to be complete by 4 a...
(CENTRAL HURON, ON) - A 56-year-old Goderich man is facing a charge of Impaired Driving, following a traffic stop that took place in Clinton earlier this week. Monday, May 7, at 4:37 p.m. Huron County and Perth County OPP officers received multiple traffic complaints about a possible i...
The second annual "Tour of Kincardine" cross-town bike race is being held Sunday, May 27, in support of the Kincardine to Inverhuron Provincial Park (KIPP) trail expansion. The race route is part of the Kincardine Trails - an entirely intra-town system - with a variety of cha...
It was a melancholy evening Friday, April 27, as the Kincardine Tartan Twirlers welcomed a crowd to their final square dance at the Anglican Church of the Messiah Hall. After more than 40 years, the club has decided to fold due to declining membership. “We just can't get e...
Health and essential oils was the theme when the Bervie Women's Institute met at the hall, Wednesday, May 2, at 10 a.m. Thirteen members and one guest answered the Roll Call – Something you know about essential oils. Many use oils and most were familiar with them. Du...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - A 61-year-old Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh man is facing charges of Impaired Driving and Drive Motor Vehicle with Over-80 Milligrams of Alcohol, following a traffic stop that took place north of Kingsbridge last week. At approximately 10:45 ...
After 20 years in municipal politics, Huron-Kinloss deputy mayor Wilfred Gamble is retiring. Citing health issues, Gamble said he needs to step back from the busy life of a municipal politician. “I have enjoyed my time on council,” he says. “I was elected to Huron ...
The 16th annual Multicultural Night is set to run Tuesday, May 15, at the Davidson Centre, from 5:30-8 p.m. This is the day we proudly celebrate the diversity and inclusion in our community. There is plenty to see and do, and lots of delicious food to sample. You can also view photos f...
Q: Is it true that I can now buy cannabis without a prescription? My friend told me he bought CBD at a store recently, and now I am thinking I would like to try it for my pain. A: There is a lot of talk about marijuana these days and many people are considering trying it for various ai...
Kincardine council has agreed to sell the old Westario Power building, at 385 Queen St., Kincardine, but as a learning centre. Currently, the building houses the municipality's Emergency Operations Centre and a storage area, and the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative, as well as oth...
Our sympathy is sent out to the families of the late Helen Nicholson Stanley of Hanover (formerly Kinloss) and the late Bob Rutledge. They will both be missed greatly. Thanks to everyone who was able to work at the Purple Grove Community Centre clean-up bee, held Saturday. ...
Four local schools are taking part in a Walk for Inclusion in support of Community Living of Kincardine and District, beginning tomorrow (May 7). Members and staff of Community Living made some classroom visits a couple of weeks ago, encouraging students to raise pledges and participat...
The Kinetic Knights robotics team (FRC Team 781) of Kincardine wrapped up its season, with the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) district competition at the University of Western Ontario arena in London, April 6-8. Nik Murray of the Kinetic Knights sang ...
After a long winter apart, members of the South Bruce branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) gathered Thursday, April 26, at the Lucknow United Church for socializing, business and fun. President Pat Emmerton promised to maximize social time by keeping the business port...
The Sacred Heart High School production class is excited to present the Broadway-comedy musical, “Rock of Ages, High School Edition,” at Victoria Jubilee Hall in Walkerton. This edition has been adapted by Chris D’Arienzo, the author, and iTheatrics, to create a suita...
Darren John McKim died May 1, 2018, in Toronto, at the age of 50, as the result of a tragic fire. Son of Carroll McKim Castle and the late Dr. Jack McKim. Survived by his daughter, Coneitia McKim; sister, Lori McKim-Lang; and brother, Scott McKim. Predeceased by sister, Kathryn M...
Bruce County Road 20, from the B-line (Bruce County Road 23) west to the bottom of the hill (Tie Road), remained closed Saturday morning, after one of the Huron Wind turbines adjacent to the Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre was damaged during high wind. Damaged blade on one o...
The weather may have been rainy, but the sun was shining for Lynn Reilly, organizer of the annual McHappy Day held Wednesday at the McDonald's Restaurant in Kincardine. Thanks to the generous community and the help of numerous volunteers and helpers, the event raised an amazing $16...
Robert “Bob” Kenneth Rutledge of Ripley died Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Kincardine Hospital. He was 86. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Rutledge (Mead) who predeceased him in 2014. Born in Kincardine, July 17, 1931, he was the son of the late Frances (Harrison) and G...
We finally have a new resident moving into the old Daisy Mart building at the corner of Highway 21 and Bruce County Road 15. Nuvia Canada is part of the international Nuvia Group, specializing in nuclear products and services in support of Canada’s most complex civil nuclear project...
A fire late Wednesday, caused the evacuation of Bruce County's affordable housing units in Mildmay. “Bruce County staff has been diligently working with authorities and contractors since the fire,” said warden Paul Eagleson. “Resident safety remains the priority d...
(PORT ELGIN, ON) - May 3, members of the OPP Grey-Bruce and Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Units, as well as members of the Saugeen Shores Police Service, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a property on Green Street in the Town of Port Elgin. As a res...
Bruce County warden Paul Eagleson is pleased to announce the appointment of Miguel Pelletier to the position of county director of transportation and environmental services. Pelletier is a professional engineer (geotechnical) through the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston and...
WES for Youth On-line is $13,000 richer, thanks to the members of 100 People Who Share Bruce County. The group held its first meeting of the year, Monday night, at Ainsdale Golf Course, south of Kincardine. With about 130 members, the organization has grown substantially from the 85...
(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - April 24, the South Bruce OPP recovered a 2005 Honda watercraft and boat trailer from a wooded area near Concession 6 East and Bruce Road 6 in the Township of Huron-Kinloss. Through investigation, police found that the recovered property was stolen from a seasonal...
Please note, the Legion will be closed Monday, May 21, for Victoria Day. Trivia Night in the hall will be held Friday, May 25, at 7 p.m. Get a team together and join us for a night of fun and information. Quiz-master Laura always finds some interesting facts to add to the questions. Se...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - A 52-year-old Harriston man and his 39-year-old passenger are both facing criminal charges, following a traffic stop that took place near Dungannon Wednesday morning. Just after 8 a.m., May 2, Huron County OPP were dispatched to check out a driver who...
Four newcomers have joined three veteran actors on the HAWK Theatre stage, and are putting on a good show in the production of “Jack of Diamonds” which continues its run this weekend at the Lucknow Town Hall Theatre. The newcomers include Steve Howard as Barney Effward, Mic...
Braving just above freezing temperatures, 20 young horticulturalists, three leaders and three helpers met at the home of leader Heather Newman April 28. The Roll Call, “your favourite local fruit,” was answered with “strawberry” by the majority of the children, ...