The following Letters to Santa are from Vanessa Andrew's Kindergarten class at Ripley-Huron Community School Kindergarten: Dear Santa, My name is Neive. I live in Kincardine, Canada. I am so excited to see presents under my Christmas tree. This Christmas, can you bring me a new bi...
Before the snow hit the Kincardine area, there were several events captured while the grass was green and the temperature was mild. Wylds K&M Services of Kincardine was busy replacing community mailboxes around the Town of Kincardine. Durham Street, Kincardine, west of the David...
Today marks the third year in business for the Kincardine Record, the only locally-owned and locally-operated on-line news source, serving Kincardine, Ripley, Tiverton and Lucknow, and the surrounding area. Thanks to the support of our great advertisers, faithful readers, family ...
The South Bruce OPP has closed Highway 21 from Kincardine to Port Elgin, and from Amberley to Kincardine, effective Friday, Dec. 15, at 8:15 p.m. High wind and blowing snow are causing pockets of zero visibility along these sections of roadway. For those who decide to travel, keep y...
(CHESLEY, ON) - Dec. 14, at 8:59 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-in at New Orleans Pizza, located along 1st Avenue South in Chesley. Sometime between 10:15 p.m. Dec. 13, and 8:50 a.m. Dec. 14, the business was forcibly entered. A grey metal cash draw...
Bruce County Blues president Marilyn Clarke presented an early Christmas gift to the Kincardine District Secondary School band program. “We had heard from Pete Richards, who has an exciting band program at noon hour for some talented players, that the school needed a n...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - A 20-year-old Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh man is facing charges, following a police investigation that took place in mid-November. At 11:44 p.m., Nov. 17, Huron County OPP officers responded to a single motor-vehicle collision that to...
Tom Sullivan of the Bruce Telecom board of directors, has resigned that position, and has been appointed the interim president and chief executive officer of the telecommunications company based in Kincardine. Kincardine council met in closed session Wednesday night (Dec. 13), and upon...
To the Editor: On behalf of the Kincardine Trails Association (KTA), thanks to all the generous sponsors of the Kincardine to Inverhuron Provincial Park (KIPP) Trail! Your support has brought us closer to reaching the fund-raising goal of $240,000 which will go toward the overall cost ...
It was an eventful first year for regional economic development and the Bruce Power and County of Bruce’s Nuclear Economic Development and Innovation Initiative. The Bruce County–Bruce Power partnership has redefined how the public and private sectors can collectively work ...
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has presented almost $40,000 to Kincardine groups and organizations. Lynda Cain, senior communications advisor, was at the Davidson Centre, Kincardine, Wednesday morning, to make the presentations, and welcomed everyone to the "Christmas-has-come-ear...
The H2OP FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team of Port Elgin has advanced to the provincial finals in Waterloo in January, after winning the top awards at the qualifying regional held Dec. 3 at Kincardine District Secondary School. The team won the Robot Performance award and the Champion award...
Bruce Power is assisting local food banks and Christmas hamper programs this holiday season. The company is donating more than $50,000 to 25 food bank and Christmas hamper programs across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties, including the Saugeen and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation...
(HURON TWP, ON) - Dec. 13, at 12:16 p.m., the South Bruce OPP Detachment received a request to check on a man residing at an address in Huron Township. Officers attended the address where they encountered a combative man who was taken into custody. The man later reported some pai...
What began as a regular Kincardine council meeting Wednesday night (Dec. 13) turned into a few moments of boisterous song, as the Kincardine Theatre Guild arrived in the council chamber and erupted into "Natural Gas Is Coming To Town." The annual Christmas sing-o-gram, was co...
Douglas Karl "Dougy" Blewett, formerly of Kincardine, a 27-year employee of Ontario Hydro, died suddenly Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, while on vacation in Cuba. He was 74. Loving father of Sharon (Garnet) Jarvis, Debra (Alex) Toth, and Cathy. Beloved Grandpa and Papa of Krista, ...
New Year’s Eve will soon be here. Do you have your tickets for the Gala at the Legion? Tickets can be purchased at Harbour Rose or at the Legion bar, at a price of $35 per person. This evening features Ryan Berry as the DJ, party favours on the tables and a late lunch. Buy your tick...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson is pleased to announce that her office is now accepting nominations for the sixth annual Remarkable Citizen awards. The awards will be presented to nominees during Thompson's annual New Year's Levee, which will be held at the Teeswater Commun...
It was a rude awakening Tuesday morning as residents in the Kincardine area were kept busy cleaning snow off their cars and clearing driveways. But that wasn't the worst of it. The heavy snowfall and high wind caused blowing and drifting snow, and snow squalls along Highway 21, res...
The following Letters to Santa were written by Grade 3 students in Caitlin Kloosterboer's class at Ripley-Huron Community School: Dear Santa, How's it going at the North Pole? How old are you? I am eight. Are the elves related to you? My elf is the best elf ever! His name is E...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met Wednesday morning at the Bervie United Church for the Christmas meeting and pot luck luncheon. President Sylvia Hasbury opened with a reading, “Christmas Comes Softly,” followed by the usual openings. A thank you was read from Di...
POLICE INVESTIGATING OVERNIGHT VEHICLE THEFT (BRANT TWP, ON) - Dec. 12, at 7:59 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence along Bruce County Road 10 in Brant Township. Sometime between 11 p.m. Dec. 11, and 7:30 a.m. Dec. 12, a grey Chevrolet Silve...
A fully-integrated joint venture, formed among AECOM, Aecon and AREVA NP – the Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) – signed a contract Tuesday, valued at more than $130-million, to replace steam generators at Unit 6 of the Bruce B generating station, at the Bruce Nuclear s...
The Kincardine Food Bank saw record usage in November. So, it was with great pleasure that co-ordinators Nancy Dawson and Pat Stewart welcomed members of the Epsilon Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Thursday morning, to present a donation of $425. Rather than hold a gift exchange, the ...
(ORILLIA, ON) - Monday, Dec. 11, the OPP kicked off "Operation Safe Trucking," a province-wide Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) enforcement blitz that is taking an innovative approach to targeting distracted transport truck drivers. During the init...
What a busy, fun week for most of the folks in Purple Grove. We are sorry some are not feeling well; please get better soon. Congratulations to the Kincardine Community Singers for a wonderful concert. And to the HAWK Theatre young people in Lucknow - their "Aladdin Kids&quo...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - It's quite possible you may have heard about the "Coffee with a Cop" sessions taking place around the area, but have you heard about "Tea with the OPP?" Nobody likes a copy-cat and since there are just as many tea drinkers in Canada (or close t...
St. Anthony's Parish Hall, Kincardine was a beehive of activity Saturday morning, as about 50 volunteers were kept busy sorting a huge amount of donations brought in by the Kincardine District Secondary School Christmas Knights during their 21st annual food and toy drive. About 110...
The first week of December was warm and windy, but by Thursday, winter had returned with a vengeance, dumping lots of snow on the Kincardine area. Snow continued to fall through the weekend, with high wind, causing hazardous driving conditions. This resulted in a snow squall warning Su...
The following are Letters to Santa from students in Ms. Splettstoesser's Grades 1-2 class at Ripley-Huron Community School: Grade 1 Dear Santa, My name is Lily. I am six years old. I am good most of the time but my brother fights with me all the time. How do the reindeer fly? D...
Trillium Court Seniors' Community in Kincardine is all decked out for Christmas, and over the past two weeks, the residents, staff and guests have been enjoying a great variety of Christmas music and concerts. First off, Tuesday night, Nov. 28, the Kincardine Sparks, Brownies and G...
Keith Davidson (above) wants more notoriety for one of Kincardine's famous native sons, Paul Henderson. Former Kincardine recreation director, Davidson came to Kincardine council Wednesday night (Dec. 6) and spoke during public forum. He urged council to hang a framed Henderson hoc...
Kinectrics has moved into the old Bi-Ax building in the Bruce Energy Centre, near Tiverton, and is already focused on recruiting new employees. To that end, it is hosting a career and information fair, Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 1-6 p.m., at the Lake Huron Learning Centre, 385 Queen Stre...
The following Letters to Santa Claus were written by Becky Cohoon's Grade 1 class at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School: Dear Santa, Thank you for the cookie maker. I went camping and swimming. Can I please have a Hatchimal, clothes, and a colouring book? Why do you like c...
Sunday night was Christmas in the Village, with the ninth annual Christmas Tree-lighting at St. Andrews Park. It was a gorgeous night with a great crowd. People enjoyed cookies, hot apple cider and carols before being greeted by Santa who joined the children in the countdown to the lighti...
Emily Dance of Point Clark, Kincardine's executive assistant to the chief administrative officer, is taking on the job of clerk of Huron-Kinloss Township, effective Jan. 1, 2018. The announcement was made Friday by Huron-Kinloss mayor Mitch Twolan. "Emily (Dance) brings a w...
Arran-Elderslie mayor Paul Eagleson (above) has been acclaimed the new warden of Bruce County. Eagleson is looking forward to leading the county in 2018, and noted this is his second time at the helm of county council. "A lot has changed since 1995 when I held the position befo...
Q: My doctor has been talking to me about getting the shingles vaccine. Should I go ahead and get it done now? A: The answer to this question for most of us has just changed as Health Canada has announced that Shingrix will be available to Canadians by the first week of January, 2018. ...
Marlene Ruth Campbell of Kincardine, died peacefully, with family by her side, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Donald Campbell. Cherished mother of Susan (Jim) MacGregor of Fort Langley, B.C., Jamie (Corinna) Campbell of Milton, and Scott (Elizabeth) Campb...
New Year’s Eve Dance tickets are on sale - do you have yours yet? Cost is the same as last year, at $35 per person, and includes party favours and a late night lunch. Ryan Berry is the DJ. The December General Meeting will be held Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m.. All members are encou...