The Grade 8 graduating class at St. Anthony's School should embrace change, challenges and opportunities. That's the word from valedictorians Emma Woodhall and Anthony Travale who spoke at the graduation ceremony, Tuesday night at the school. Emma said the graduates have bee...
Sunny, warm weather returned to the Kincardine area, after a cool, overcast Tuesday. However, the forecast looks sunny and cool for the long weekend, with rain predicted for Canada Day. It's a blockbuster weekend for Kincardine, with Canada Day festivities Friday, the Kincardine...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – In the wake of a tragic weekend that saw eight people die in four separate collisions on OPP-patrolled roads, the OPP is appealing to drivers who plan on heading out this coming long weekend, to avoid all forms of risk that could contribute to further l...
To the Editor: RE: "Preserve the lake view - it's important to us all, says writer" I read Shirley Wright's letter to the editor and I am in full agreement with her about the rocks along the shore of the lake. All the poplar trees that were along the beach, all th...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – As we enter the busy summer boating season, the Huron County OPP Marine Unit is offering residents and visitors, two vital safety tips to follow while out enjoying our local waterways. The goal this year and every year for the Huron OPP Marine Uni...
The Ripley-Huron Community School Grade 8 graduating class has ended strong, broken the ribbon at the finish line, and is now on to a new chapter in life. That's the word from valedictorian Carson Rutledge who spoke at the graduation ceremony Monday night at the school. "To...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine hospital auxiliary had beautiful weather again for its Tag Days, held June 23 and 24. It is truly amazing that the generous Kincardine community filled those bed pans for a grand total of $7,304! The auxiliary is grateful to the four bu...
Knox Presbyterian Church, Tiverton, hosted a successful yard sale, Saturday, at the church. A great crowd turned out to check over the many donated items, and make numerous purchases. Proceeds from the sale go toward the purchase of new chairs for the activity room.
Ron Pollock of Ripley, died at the Kincardine hospital, Friday, June 24, 2016, at the age of 61. Greatly missed by Myra; son, Mark (Meagan) Pollock of Ripley; and granddaughter, Mya. Also survived by his family; Shirley Courtney of London, Geraldine Schlosser of Walkerton, Veronica ...
It was a proud moment for Ecole Elgin Market Public School in Kincardine, as a small crowd gathered at the Walker House, Monday night, to celebrate the first Grade 8 graduating class since the school began its French Immersion program in 2005. Principal Marga Wilson welcomed everyone a...
Thanks to the Canadian Welding Association Foundation, students enrolled in welding courses at nine Bluewater District School Board secondary schools are learning their trade with the added benefit of some new state-of-the-art head gear. A recent donation of 69 auto-darkening welding h...
Q: I am hearing a lot about the Zika virus now that the Brazillian Olympics is just around the corner. What are some of the latest findings? A: The Zika virus is a disease that is acquired mainly through the bite of an infected specific type of mosquito (in this case, the Aedes...
VEHICLE CHECK LEADS TO ARREST (BRANT TWP, ON) – June 25, at 8:18 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 19 in Brant Township, stopped to check a beige Chrysler Intrepid. The officer found that the occupant had been drinking alcohol. For...
It was a lot dryer and hotter this year, as the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band marched through downtown Kincardine in the first Saturday night parade of the summer, on the weekend. Last year, rain and cold greeted the pipers and drummers and their faithful followers on their first Satur...
The third annual "Where's Liz?" contest is well under way. Kincardine Record reporter/editor Liz Dadson has been seen accepting awards and plaques, as well as checking out the appetizers at the Bruce Telecom Lighthouse Blues Festival sponsorship appreciation night. The...
To the Editor: Calling all residents, young and old, come CELEBRATE Canada Day, Friday, July 1, in good ole' Kincardine. Your Canada committee requests that every household and business hoist the Canadian flag on their premises the week leading up to Canada ...
Kincardine will not have safety patrollers at Station Beach this summer. Although this was one of the recommendations in the safety audit, done by the Royal Lifesaving Society, recreation director Karen Kieffer told council in committee-of-the-whole June 15, that there is no ...
The Municipality of Kincardine will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, July 4, to officially rename the Kincardine Community Medical Clinic in honour of Duncan Hawthorne. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m., at the clinic, located at 1201 Queen Street (formerly 44 Queen Street), adjacen...
It's been a long time coming, but the entrance to the municipal parking lot, east of Queen Street, Kincardine, is now a smooth ride. Work began on the project back in May, including a new watermain, improved drainage and grading, an island for streetlighting and landscaping, and a ...
The second annual Piping of the Tartan parade marched through downtown Kincardine, Saturday morning, kicking off the summer events season. Joining the organizers of the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games, which runs next weekend, July 1-3, were representatives of the Bruce...
Kim Catto was on fire, shooting a blistering 41 to take A flight when the ladies took to the course at Somerhill Golf Club, Thursday. B flight went to Becky Catto, and C flight to Kelly Glover. A skins carry over from June 2 was dominated by Lori Harding and Becky Catto with two ski...
The Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley set roots Thursday with the planting of an American Sycamore tree as the focal point of its future phase expansion into a full-fledged foraging forest. With the help of Thomas Irwin (R), a summer student with the Huron-Kinloss parks department...
Ripley’s junior horticultural club, "For Our Youth," met at the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN)’s McLarty Study Area, Saturday, June 18. Isabelle Carter, who lives nearby, told the children that this location, between Bruce County Road 6 (P...
The entertainment was great, and so was the strawberry shortcake, when Trillium Court Seniors' Community, Kincardine, hosted its Strawberry Social, Wednesday afternoon, June 15. Al Crawford of Hanover sang and played guitar, while cracking lots of jokes and telling stories, much to...
Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation is next year, and to mark this milestone, Community Foundation Grey Bruce is encouraging applications for matching grants (up to a maximum of $15,000) from eligible organizations to mount projects marking Canada's 150th anniversary in ...
Upcoming Kincardine Legion events include: July 1 Canada Day Parade starting off at the Legion at 11a.m. Our next Family Dinner will be Sunday, July 10, at 4:30 p.m. Next Trivia Night is set for Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Don’t forget our regular weekly activities: Men&r...
It was a hot, sunny afternoon, as about 100 people gathered at the Tiverton Lions Walk of Memories for the 15th annual tree dedication ceremony, Sunday. Lion Gerda Roppel welcomed everyone and said this event helps keep alive the memories of loved ones. "Feel free to visit here...
The Kincardine Community Medical Clinic, Clinic Laboratory Services and Kincardine Family Health Team will provide limited services, from July 27 to Aug. 5 (inclusive), the result of a planned computer systems upgrade. During the limited services period, physicians and nurse pr...
Three Kincardine men have been appointed to the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board. Bill Heikkila, Doug Harris and Jim Bagshaw, all of Kincardine, were named to the board, along with Sheila Dowler of Arran-Elderslie, at the annual general meeting Wednesday evening in Walkerton. La...
Hundreds and hundreds of children, adults, bears of every shape and size and a multitude of other stuffed toys, gathered at Victoria Park, Kincardine, for the 22nd annual Teddy Bear Parade. Organizers welcomed the staff of the Kincardine Summer Playground Program, who provided face-pai...
It was sunny with a cool breeze Wednesday morning, but that didn't stop youngsters from frolicking through the Kincardine Lions Splash Pad, located beside the Lions Park at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. The Splash Pad officially opened on the weekend, much to the relief of chi...
Mary Ellen Beisel of Kincardine is one of the recipients of the Bluewater District School Board award of excellence, presented at the regular board meeting Tuesday night in Chesley. The award goes to community members who have made outstanding contributions in the Bluewater District ov...
POLICE INVESTIGATING OVERNIGHT BREAK-IN (KINCARDINE, ON) – June 18, at 7:59 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-in at a residence in the 800 block of Walsh Street in Kincardine. Sometime between 10 p.m. June 17, and 7:50 a.m. June 18, the res...
The Environmental Bill of Rights Report Card, released by Ontario's Environmental Commissioner, Tuesday, shows an abysmal track record by the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to update postings and provide relevant supporting documentation, says Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa ...
The Kincardine and District Lions Club has donated more than $1,200 to three Kincardine District Secondary School sports teams. The presentations were made Thursday, June 16, in the school gymnasium. The club donated $730 to the senior boys volleyball team to purchase a new set of jers...
It was a full house at Trillium Court Seniors' Community, Kincardine, when the Kincardine Celebration Singers performed their spring concert, Monday afternoon, June 13. The choir, under the direction of Willa Schoffer, with accompanist Katherine Gowing, sang several wonderful piece...
Shriners from across southwestern Ontario were on parade in downtown Kincardine, Saturday, June 4. And it was a perfect day for a parade! About 500 Shriners and their ladies came to Kincardine for the annual Ceremonial Convention, held at the Davidson Centre throughout the weekend. ...
The first Relay for Life organized by Kincardine District Secondary School students, has raised $16,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Held Thursday, June 2, at the Davidson Centre track, the event drew 150 students, walking throughout the day, as well as numerous cancer survivors, a...
Everyone will be encouraged to "Bring it home" for the 2018 Kincardine Old Boys and Old Girls Reunion. The winning slogan and logo were unveiled by the reunion committee executive, Monday night, at the TownPlace Suites Marriott Hotel in Kincardine. Both the winners are rel...
John Powers of Powers Produce of Chepstow has returned to Kincardine for the summer season. The fruit and vegetable stand can be found every Saturday, starting at 6 a.m., in front of Bruce Bowling Lanes. Saturday morning, Powers had locally-grown strawberries, tomatoes, spinach and ...