In what seems like deja vu from January, 2014, a winter storm has shut down the Kincardine area, closing roads and schools and causing major havoc for motorists. The first real blast of winter hit Saturday (Jan. 3) and again Monday (Jan. 5). Then, there was a brief reprieve yesterday bef...
The Kincardine Theatre Guild is currently in rehearsals for its next production, "Ten Times Two," which opens Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Kincardine Arts Centre. The show features three veteran guild actors: Matt Harvey as Ephraim, Alanna Boucher as Constance, and Chris Mercanti ...
The Canadian Cancer Society Bluewater Community Office is making some bold changes to its Relay For Life event. Fund-raising co-ordinator Brenda O'Neill says last year, there were five relays planned, but this year, there will be just three: Kincardine, Hanover and Saugeen Shores. ...
An "unfortunate situation as a result of miscommunication" has prompted a proposal to implement discharge policies in the emergency departments at all four hospitals in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, including Kincardine Walkerton, Chesley and Durham. Dec. 5, Helen Bullen ...
We hope that everyone had safe and Happy New Year celebrations. How thankful we were for the great roads! Attending the holiday gathering dinner at the home of Joyce and John Farrell, were June and Earl Elliott, Mary Anne Kukoly, Tania and Pete Lise, Teresa and David Becker ...
WANTED MAN CAPTURED (LUCKNOW, ON) – Jan. 2, at South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Campbell Street in Lucknow, recognized a man who was the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant. The man fought with police and managed to drive off in a white Oldsmobile. The vehicle was loc...
(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County OPP has charged a 22-year-old Goderich resident with possession of marijuana, following a traffic stop Dec. 27. At approximately 9:40 p.m., the driver of a Toyota Echo entered a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checkpoint located at Glouce...
The stormy winter weather that hit the Kincardine area Saturday, continued through Monday morning, wreaking havoc for motorists. The combination of snow and high wind caused blowing and drifting snow which closed a section of Highway 21, between Amberley and Goderich. All school buses -...
The Kinetic Knights robotics team (Team 781) of Kincardine is ready to take on "Recycle Rush," the 2015 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics challenge. The kick-off for the challenge was broadcast Saturday at the Bruce Power Training Centre...
If you were expecting your “free” or more-aptly-named “taxpayer-funded” garbage bag tags to arrive in the mail, or pick them up at the Kincardine municipal hall, you will be sadly disappointed. Kincardine council has placed a moratorium on the tags until a decis...
The arts committee wants Kincardine council to guarantee that there will be money in the 2015 budget to fix up the Kincardine Arts Centre. Marilyn Clarke made a presentation to council in committee-of-the-whole, at its final meeting of last year (Dec. 17). She said the arts committe...
Heather and Sam Finnie of Kincardine own more than 100 nativity scenes, and put them on display prior to Christmas, at the house at 204 Penetangore Row, Kincardine, which they had just finished renovating. Heather has been avidly collecting nativities for the past 20 years. She purchased...
Saugeen Conservation is pleased to announce that it has received a gift of land within a naturally-significant area of Bruce County, about three kilometres north of Glammis. A total of 16.72 acres (6.7 hectares), within the provincially-significant Glammis Bog Wetland (designated as an A...
It took a year to complete, but a group of seniors at Forbes Lambton Court in Kincardine, has put together a 6,000-piece puzzle. Christine Moulton and June McGregor spearheaded the project, with the help of others in the building, located on Lambton Street in downtown Kincardine. "...
The Kincardine area was hit with heavy snowfall Saturday morning, with the prediction of even more throughout the weekend, plus cold temperatures, high wind, and freezing rain. Just a typical winter day in Bruce County. However, this area has experienced little snow for the past month, d...
NORTH HURON TOWNSHIP MAN FACING DRUG CHARGES (LUCKNOW, ON) – Dec. 30, at 7:01 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol, stopped to check on a silver Dodge Durango on Bob Street in Lucknow. The officer found an assortment of illegal and prescription drugs in the vehicle. T...
Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you all had a great Christmas! Condolences go out to the Smith family on the death of Gary Smith of Tiverton who passed away Dec. 26 at the age of 77. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Birthday wishes go out to Rachel Page, Kim Catto and Nancy...
If you think the Kincardine Women's Triathlon is fast, you should see registration for the event! Race director Melanie Fisher says 50 more spots were added this year, for a total of 450 entries for the 2015 triathlon, and registration was full in less than an hour on New Year's ...
A good crowd welcomed in the new year at the annual levee hosted by the Kincardine Legion, Thursday afternoon. President Maureen Couture said the weather was still bitterly cold and windy, but there was not as much snow this year as there was last year. Larry Bailey, Zone C-1 commander,...
A crowd of hungry diners enjoyed a delicious prime rib dinner at Jean's Family Restaurant in Kincardine, on New Year's Eve (Wednesday). Diners were served at two seatings - 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - and not only was the food wonderful, but the restaurant had been given a festive atm...
Happy New Year to all the faithful readers, advertisers and supporters of the Kincardine Record and to all our family, friends and neighbours! Wishing you all good health and prosperity in 2015! Liz Dadson editor Kincardine Record
The end of the year is a great opportunity to reflect on the highs and lows of 2014 and to look ahead at the exciting changes and opportunities to come in 2015. Looking back at 2014, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson says a highlight was being re-elected for her second ter...
It has been an extremely busy year for Community Foundation Grey Bruce which is closing its 20th anniversary with 12 new endowed funds created in 2014. This year also marks the foundation's largest disbursement of grants to the community in its history, distributing $572,085 to not-f...
RECYCLING BINS BURNED (HURON TWP, ON) – Dec. 26, at 10:44 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report that blue recycling bins had been burned at the Huron-Kinloss Township landfill site located in the 2000 block of Concession 6 east in Huron Township. The bins were burned...
Once again, Kincardine Community Services had a successful Christmas hamper program due to the continuing effort and generosity of the community. There were 178 hampers provided to 114 families and 64 individuals. The numbers include 261 adults, 49 teens, and 133 children, for a total ...
The South Bruce OPP is urging the public to play a role in reducing property crimes in the community. Acting inspector Wayne Thompson, detachment commander, and constable Kevin Martin, community services officer, held a press conference this morning (Dec. 29) with the local media, asking...
Kincardine District Secondary School will have a new vice-principal, effective Feb. 1. Current vice-principal, Lori Templeton, will become principal at Chesley District Community School, while Suzanne Kennedy, a system special education lead teacher for the Bluewater District Schoo...
About 30 members, officers, family and friends of the 183 Typhoon Squadron, Kincardine Air Cadets, enjoyed their annual Christmas party at the Kincardine Legion, Friday, Dec. 5. Lisa Moore, chairperson of the sponsorship committee, welcomed everyone and then Air Cadet Alex Pierce pointed...
Grades 7 and 8 students at St. Anthony's School, Kincardine, were walking the runway at a fund-raiser fashion show held Wednesday night, Dec. 17, at the school. The "All That Glitters ... Dress to Impress" fashion show featured casual wear and glamorous outfits from Baxter&...
Pledge forms are now available for the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce Walk for Memories to be held Jan. 31, 2015, at Huron Heights Public School, Kincardine. This will be the last winter Walk for Memories. In the spring of 2016, the local agency will be joining Alzheimer Societies acr...
A crowd of students and staff from Ripley-Huron Community School, and guests, enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Ripley Complex, Wednesday, Dec. 10. Teacher Barb Grubb's Grade 8 class and parents hosted the event which offered delicious food and a great sense of community in sharing a me...
Merry Christmas to all the faithful readers of the Kincardine Record, and to our many family and friends. Have a wonderful Christmas Day and stay tuned for more news, sports, editorials and more on Kincardine's only locally-owned and locally-operated on-line news source. Liz Dadson ...
Santa Claus was greeting children during Brunch with Santa, Sunday afternoon at the Bruce Inn in downtown Kincardine. Young and old, alike, had an opportunity to visit with the Jolly Old Elf, who makes his special journey Wednesday night (Christmas Eve), much to the delight of children a...
The following are Letters to Santa Claus from Kindergarten students at Ripley-Huron Community School. Dear Santa: My name is Jacob. I have a sister named Abby, and we have been very good this year. Thank you for my presents last year. They were so cool. If there is a bumblebee Transfo...
WINTER WHEAT CROP DAMAGED (CULROSS TWP, ON) – Dec. 23, at 1:06 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of crop damage in a field at the intersection of Huron-Bruce Road and Sideroad 5A in Culross Township. Officers noted ruts in the field similar to what would be lef...
Phillip Craig is helping to bring maple sap to the table with style. Born and raised in Kincardine, the 26-year-old lived in Ottawa for seven years where he graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Arts in communications and a Bachelor of Education, and taught for a y...
As we look back on the past year, we count our blessings that we live in a free country and that we don't live in a state of fear as so many do in the rest of the world. Thank you to our faithful readers who encourage us with your kind comments. To everyone, we trust that you will hav...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - Huron County OPP officers were called to the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Hawkins Road between Saratoga Line and Prosperity Line in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, Tuesday morning, Dec. 23. At approximately 8:15 a.m. a passerby came ...
The Kincardine Community Concert Band was joined by choirs from Ecole Elgin Market Public School and Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School in the presentation of a Christmas concert at Kincardine United Church, Dec. 7. Besides some magnificent Christmas music by the entire band, and...
It was another busy year at Bruce Power, as the world’s largest operating nuclear facility provided over 30 per cent of Ontario’s energy at 30 per cent less than the average cost of electricity. Bruce Power also played a key role in the province’s energy mix, contributi...