Q: With the nice weather I have been trying to get more active but have found the pain and stiffness in my knees and back are really limiting me. I’d rather not take continuous maximum doses of Tylenol or Advil; is there anything else I can try? A: The joint pain and stiffness th...
Four graduates and their families, along with the staff of Ecole Elgin Market Public School, gathered at the school, Monday night, for the second Grade 8 graduation since becoming a full French Immersion school in 2011. Principal Marga Wilson welcomed everyone and congratulated the gra...
Summer is finally upon us and the ladies will soon be hitting the race course for the 17th annual Kincardine Women’s Triathlon, set for Saturday, July 8, at Station Beach. Last year's winner was Elizabeth Bruce of Kingston and Bruce Beach, who ended up joining her fellow tria...
A surprise visit was thoroughly enjoyed by Doug and Shirley MacDonald when their daughter and granddaughter, Sheena and Alayna Houghton, came home for the weekend. Happy Birthday wishes to Bonnie Boyle and Viola Bridge celebrating their birthdays in June. Kyle and Holly Bridge celeb...
Jacob “Jake” Clifford Hillerby of Kincardine died suddenly Wednesday, June 21, 2017, while on vacation with family in Vancouver. He was just one day short of his first birthday. Cherished infant son of Richard and Jacqui (née Robinson) of Kincardine. Lovingly reme...
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN ATV (CHESLEY, ON) - June 24, at 5:10 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence along 5th Street Southeast in Chesley. Sometime between 9 p.m. June 23, and 5 p.m. June 24, a green Polaris Sportsman 335 All-Terrain Ve...
Hundreds of people marched behind the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band at its first Saturday night parade of the summer season, Saturday evening in downtown Kincardine. A unique Kincardine tradition during the summer months, every Saturday at 8 p.m., the band forms up beside Victoria Park...
Kincardine`s first Pride Parade was a colourful event and saw huge support from those marching in it and the hundreds who lined Broadway and Queen Street to watch. Held Saturday morning, the parade ran from Connaught Park to Victoria Park, led by Sandy Blackwood and Fort Papalia of the...
Emma “Jean” Hammond of Kincardine died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Wednesday, June 21, 2017, in her 87th year. Jean was born in Bruce Township to the late Arnold and Lyda (née Abbs) Hammond. She attended elementary school in the township and...
The Kincardine Sunset Quilters' Guild concluded a very successful year with the June meeting, The guild completed nine Alzheimer quilts, 52 Linus quilts, donated 78 blocks for "Canada's Biggest Quilt Bee," and donated one quilt to the Huron Shores Hospice committee. ...
Mabel Annie Blake (née Smiley), of Kincardine, and formerly of Mattawa, died at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Blake, and mother of the late Theresa Walicki. Cherished mother of Harriet...
About 30 people took part in the Sign Party held Saturday afternoon, June 17, at RVilla Retirement Living in Ripley. A free workshop, thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors funding, the event was led by Chris Hackett of The Woodshop in Lucknow, and his assistant, Aidan ...
The Kincardine Rotary Club is looking forward to the official opening of its music park, Saturday, July 1, from Noon to 6 p.m. Located at the north end of Rotary Park on Huron Terrace, across from Kincardine Harbour, the music park features a half-dozen instruments that are meant for o...
Huron Heights Public School in Kincardine, and the Municipality of Kincardine celebrated the Longest Day of Play, Wednesday. The school actually marked the Longest Day of "Canadian" Play, starting with hockey player Garrett McFadden and his message on mental health and McFadd...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has updated its message from the one issued Friday at 4:30 pm. In a statement released Saturday at 7 a.m., the Flood Forecast Centre stated that water levels in the South Saugeen River peaked in the latter part of Friday and are quickly ...
Both the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) issued flood warnings Friday morning after extensive rainfall Thursday night. At 4:30 p.m. the SVCA Flood Forecast Centre updated its earlier message (issued at 11:30 a.m.), stat...
About 50 women gathered in the Bervie Women's Institute Hall to enjoy the Victorian Tea, held Tuesday afternoon, June 13, in honour of the Bervie W.I.'s 110th anniversary. Mildred Griffith and Vi Thompson had the honour of cutting the cake, and everyone enjoyed delicious refres...
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is narrowing its focus to fewer communities as it prepares to further advance the next set of activities in the selection process for a Deep Geologic Repository (DGR) for Canada’s used nuclear fuel. Friday, the NWMO announced that ...
"Breath of Life" - horse on the run, is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. The print is shown above with auxiliary member Karen Nancekivell, as well as to the right and below. The print at ...
The lobby of the Ripley-Huron Community Centre was filled with the beauty and heady fragrance of spring flowers Wednesday, as the Ripley and District Horticultural Society installed its annual flower show. Thirteen adult and four youth exhibitors presented a colourful display of specim...
Sponsors and volunteers with the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games, were honoured at an appreciation evening, held Thursday, June 15, in the Scougall Gallery at the Kincardine Arts Centre. Chairman Tony Doherty welcomed everyone and thanked the executive and event manager...
(GODERICH, ON) - It didn't take long for this dangerous driver to get back behind the wheel and drive dangerously. Less than two weeks ago, the accused was released from court with conditions to not be in the driver's seat of a motor vehicle and to not drive a motor vehicle. ...
New Legion Hours are: Monday and Tuesday, Noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, 3-10 p.m.; and Saturday, Noon to 6 p.m. Do you like to travel? Would you like to go to Montreal by train? Then be sure to drop by the Legion and get a ticket for the silent auction, for the grand prize of a ...
Charlene Martin of Kincardine is one of nine recipients of the Bluewater District School Board's Award of Excellence. This is an annual tradition, held on the final regular meeting, when the board recognizes and celebrates outstanding contributions made by dedicated volunteers in i...
Beginning July 13, echocardiography services will be expanded at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre's Kincardine and Walkerton hospital sites to include contrast examinations. A contrast echocardiogram is an ultrasound examination of the heart, where a contrast agent is injected in...
After working in local government for almost four decades, Kincardine's chief administrative officer is ready to retire. Murray Clarke, 62, came to Kincardine in February, 2012, and says the past five years have been the highlight of his career. While he wasn't terribly impr...
David Nathanson died peacefully at the Kincardine hospital, Friday, June 16, 2017, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Donna (Hopper). Brother to Ronnie Richmond of Toronto. David will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. ...
“We are stronger together.” This was the message of optimism shared by education director Alana Murray during opening remarks at this year’s Community Planning and Partnerships meeting, Tuesday, June 13. Thirty-four guests, representing upper- and lower-tier munici...
The Friends of MacGregor Point Provincial Park have a new logo. The initial logo, used for the past 25 years, incorporated the MacGregor Point graphics with the text changed to read "The Friends of." The original logo (right) was developed by the Ontario Ministry of Natura...
The clouds darkened the sky, but the rain held off Saturday morning for the 23rd annual Kincardine Teddy Bear Parade, at Victoria Park. Hundreds of children, parents and families, and teddy bears, filled the park prior to the start of the parade. Youth with the Kincardine summer playgr...
(LUCKNOW, ON) - June 18, at 6:27 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence along Gough Street in Lucknow. Sometime between 1-6 a.m. June 18, a lime green Kawasaki KL6 motorbike, with Licence No. 5FOR9, was taken. There is no estimated value for ...
The June meeting of the Purple Grove Women's Institute was held at the Purple Grove Community Centre. Hostess Cheryl Bridge had the centre looking inviting. President Deanna Scott opened the meeting with an interesting poem on life. Fran Farrell read the Scripture. ...
(GODERICH, ON) - A day-long blitz by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) and OPP officers from the South Bruce, Perth and Huron County detachments has been deemed a success. Friday, June 16, OPP officers and an MTO officer conducted a Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Insp...
Andy Burgess of Kincardine has received a Life Membership for his work with the Legion and his community. The presentation was made Saturday night during the Kincardine Legion's Honours and Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, held in the Legion Hall. Honours and Awards ch...
Sponsors and volunteers with the Bruce Telecom Lighthouse Blues Festival in Kincardine, were acknowledged for their support at an appreciation night, held Thursday, June 8, at the Bruce Steakhouse. The 8th annual festival is slated to run July 14-16, and Brad Kirkconnell of the organiz...
John Powers of Chepstow has returned to Kincardine with his fruit and vegetable stand. Located in front of Bruce Bowling Lanes, Powers Produce is open every Saturday, beginning at 6 a.m., from now through to the fall. His first day was Saturday, June 10, when he had boxes of sumptuo...
Q: Last week, the Ask the Pharmacist article touched on what medical marijuana is. Can you tell me what sorts of ailments it can be used for and what side effects might be expected? A: As mentioned last week, marijuana will not cure any disease or disorder but, rather, it can help prov...
For more than 22 years, Cathy Alcombrack of Kincardine has made significant contributions to the success of the Royal Canadian Legion, MacDonald Branch 183. As a tribute to her hard work and dedication, she was named the 2016-17 Legionnaire of the Year, at the Kincardine Legion Honours...
About 40 people gathered at the Davidson Centre, Kincardine, Wednesday, June, 7, for a three-hour intensive session of Taoist Tai Chi. Held once per year in June, the participants were put through their moves by instructor Pat Good of Stratford, followed by a picnic in Dunsmoor Park. ...
Jim Parker of the Glammis area, died peacefully at the Walkerton hospital, Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was 82. Husband of the late Gladys Parker (Wells). Jim is survived by his partner, Velma; his sons, Larry (Betty) of Glammis, Len (Shelly) of Glammis, and Steve (Donna) of Gr...