Happy 60th wedding anniversary to Edna and Alex Stewart, from your Purple Grove friends! Jim and Fran Farrell attended the Michigan Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show in Lansing, Michigan, Thursday and Friday. The show is held at the Michigan State University grounds and ...
Shooting is wrapping up on the historical documentary, “The Bruce,” the Bruce County Heritage Documentary project which is a joint effort between the Bruce County Historical Society and the Ontario Visual Heritage Project. Editing will continue through the winter. The do...
Fire has caused about $20,000 damage to a garage on Wieck Boulevard in Kincardine. Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to the structure fire, Friday at 6:25 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the garage. They were able to contain the fire to...
The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation is hosting its second annual Coastal Municipal Forum Thursday, Oct. 19, in Goderich. This event welcomes delegates from coastal municipalities, First Nations, and Métis, providing an opportunity for representatives to gather and dis...
The curious onlookers who came to see the Bruce-150 art reveal, were not disappointed with the chosen art piece, “A Brush with the Past.” Created by local artist Don Dubois (right), the work features three large, uniquely-shaped pots using clay dug from Colpoy’s Bay. ...
The Tiverton Agricultural Society was thrilled to see the best weather ever for the Tiverton Fall Fair, Thanksgiving weekend, Oct. 6-8. This drew a fantastic crowd to enjoy the wonderful parade, entertainment and activities, thanks to the many fantastic volunteers. What more could you ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation has decided to defer the Saugeen Bluffs Maple Syrup Festival for 2018. “It was a very difficult decision," said Catherine Dickison, foundation chairperson. The festival has been ongoing since 1969, and is one of the oldest in the...
The Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) welcomes the public to a "live" demonstration Rain Garden workshop, Monday morning, Oct. 16, in Ripley. The Rain Garden will be built on the west side of the Ripley Library, at 23 Jessie St, with the demonstration beginnin...
The countdown is on to the groovy Women's House Gala, "Step Back Into the '60s," slated for next Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Davidson Centre. Are you Hip? With it? A Cool cat? Let us lay it on you then. You have just one week to get your tickets to the event in support ...
The old Mahood Lumber building is gone. Workers tore down the final west wall, Friday, Oct. 6, after about two months of demolition. Located at the intersection of Durham Market South and Queen Street, just south of the Kincardine Arts Centre and Victoria Park in Kincardine, the str...
It is with heartfelt sadness that the family announces the death of John David Dickson of Inverhuron, Oct. 10, 2017, at the age of 73. Loving partner of Beth Gillis. Cherished father of Tania, Kyla and her partner Russ O’Handley. Dad never had to tell us how proud he was or ho...
The weather co-operated for the 156th Tiverton Fall Fair. It was wonderful to see the participation from local businesses and residents who came out to either join the parade or watch from the sidelines. Tiverton Park Manor won first prize for its float, Sunshine Miniatures won for its mi...
VEHICLE CHECK LEADS TO DRUG CHARGES (LUCKNOW, ON) - Oct. 11, at 10:07 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP and members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit - Grey Bruce, checked a silver Chrysler 200 on Campbell Street in Lucknow. Officers found a quantity of illegal drugs...
Q: Last week, you talked about mild to moderate levels of arthritis in the knee. I’m afraid my knees are far worse than that. What can be done to help them? A: Last week, when we discussed Stage 1 or 2 osteoarthritis of the knee, it was mentioned that many people with this level ...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The results are in for the OPP Fall Seatbelt Campaign, which took place Sept. 27-Oct. 6, and the numbers are very similar to last year's campaign in Huron County. There were 33 motorists charged this year compared to 31 motorists charged in the 2016 c...
The 154th annual Ripley-Huron Fall Fair had a soggy start, Friday (Sept. 29), but glorious fall weather arrived for Saturday (Sept. 30). Besides the ambassador competition, which saw Jennelle Smeltzer crowned the new fall fair ambassador, Friday night featured the frog-jumping competit...
The early stages of construction can now be seen at the site of Bruce Power’s new office complex and training facility, just north of the Sutton Park Mall in Kincardine. The 129,000-square-foot building will be located on 7.5 hectares behind existing businesses and homes on Sutto...
For the past couple of Tuesdays, we have enjoyed having some Fiddlers come in and play at the Legion. They have decided they would like to keep doing this and are inviting the public to come and listen. This will begin Oct. 17 and continue every other week. The fiddlers say that anyone wi...
Do you have a great restaurant concept? Would you like to win a $25,000 prize package to open that business in the Village of Ripley? If so, Huron-Kinloss Township is looking for you. The township launched its "Win This Space" contest in late September and is urging buddin...
(TORONTO, ON) - The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of his breach of parole. Andrew STOCKWELL (right) is described as a 28-year-old white male, 6'2&q...
The Kincardine District Secondary School graduating class was told there is no limit to what each and every one of them can accomplish out there in the grand adventure that is adulthood. That was the word from Sophia Tomaini and Sam Colquhoun, as they delivered their valedictorian addr...
It was a rainy Saturday morning, as people lined up waiting for the doors to open on the ever-popular Kountry Kitchen bazaar at Pine River United Church. Once it opened, the bazaar was awash in a sea of customers, racing to purchase their favourite pie, cake, cookies, candy, preserves,...
Huron-Kinloss Township is proud of the new picnic shelter beside the ball diamond in Ripley, and the new livestock shelter located behind the arena. Originally, the project was put forward by Shawn Colling and Mike Gallant of Ripley 4-H, urging township council to approve a livestock s...
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN ATV (BRANT TWP, ON) - Oct. 8, at 11:18 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the repot of a theft at a residence in the 800 block of Bruce County Road 4 in Brant Township. Sometime between 11 a.m. Oct. 6, and 11 a.m. Oct. 8, a red Honda TRX 250-cc ...
Saturday morning brought typical rainy weather for the Tiverton Fall Fair. However, by noon, the rain had quit and the sun shone for the parade, led by the fire truck, through downtown Tiverton to the fairgrounds. Joining in the parade, were Tiverton Fall Fair ambassador Kady Rice, ...
The battle of the planning experts continued in the final day of the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing in Kincardine. Held Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27-28, at the municipal administrative centre, the hearing was the result of an appeal brought forward by developer Tom Kerr agai...
Sylvia Hasbury, president of the Bervie Women's Institute, had the pleasure of presenting 40-year service pins to Janice Hewitt and Betty Jean White, at the regular meeting, Wednesday morning, Oct. 4, at the Bervie W.I. Hall. The meeting's theme was Culture and Muslim religion....
Congratulations to the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair executive and the multitude of volunteers who worked so hard to make the fair a success. Much appreciated by all who attended. And we are so thankful that the organizers of the Tiverton Fall Fair had a nice Saturday afternoon. Our fol...
Trillium Court Seniors' Community, Kincardine, was beautifully decorated for the Oktoberfest celebration, Sunday afternoon, Oct. 1. A great crowd attended the event, including residents, guests and staff, as well as two busloads of seniors from Hanover. Several people enjoyed da...
Bruce County stands among the best in Canada when it comes to promoting economic development. The county was recognized last month at the Economic Developers Association of Canada awards in Niagara Falls. The association is Canada’s national organization of economic developers, p...
Members of the Kincardine Ladies Fitness Co-op gathered for an afternoon of fun and good cheer, Sunday, Oct. 1, to celebrate the gym’s second anniversary. Thanks to those who have embraced the idea and challenges of being part of a co-op, the gym continues to thrive and pr...
A great crowd turned out for the Rainbows for Kathryn benefit dance, Friday, Sept. 22, in Ripley, to support Kathryn MacLennan and her family. The four-year-old was diagnosed in May, with Acute Lymphastic Leukemia which means her bone marrow is creating an excess amount of white blood ...
There's nothing like a road trip to Walkerton to find out where all the road construction is happening along Highway 9. And so it was, Wednesday, with the sudden knowledge of Highway 9 being reduced to one lane, just west of Bervie, for the replacement of a culvert. Then, the ne...
Two members of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary will receive provincial life membership next month. At the September hospital auxiliary meeting, Ginny Ross had the pleasure of announcing that Joan Ritchie and Karen Nancekivell will receive their Hospit...
Charles and Taylor Candler, owners of Ainsdale Golf Course on Highway 21, south of Kincardine, were pleased to unveil the new Les and Joyce Jolley Practice Facility, Sunday, Oct. 1. It was a beautiful, sunny day, with several members of the Jolley family and friends in attendance at th...
Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services is planning to run a fire drill at a newer building in the Town of Kincardine, in recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8-14. Fire prevention officer Shane Watson says the event is the fire department's way of making everyone aware that re...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - A total team effort is what it took, but Huron County OPP now have Kyle MOORE in custody, following his arrest in Huron County late this afternoon. MOORE was wanted in relation to a number of criminal offences committed in Huron and Perth counties, Sept. 25. ...
Kady Rice is the new Tiverton Fall Fair ambassador, after being crowned at the pageant Friday night at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton. The 17-year-old granddaughter of Tom and Cheryl Wragg of Tiverton, Kady was chosen over her fellow contestants, Myla Lanting-Saunder...
IMPAIRED DRIVER LOSES CONTROL (WALKERTON, ON) - Oct. 5, at 4:25 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspicious vehicle on Victoria Street North in Walkerton. Officers arrived and found the vehicle, a black Pontiac Grand Prix, was stopped on the curb. ...
If you haven't completed the survey into the future development of parks and recreation in the Municipality of Kincardine, you have until Oct. 16 to do so. A public information session was held Tuesday, regarding the Kincardine Parks Master Plan, and recreation director Karen Kieff...