Elli Pemoller of Lucknow has lived more than a century and seen a lot of changes. Tuesday, she celebrated her 106th birthday with her family and the residents and staff of Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. She credits her longevity to enjoying a glass of brandy each night for many years...
(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP is investigating a serious assault that took place in the Town of Goderich, Saturday, Aug. 31. In September, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received information that an assault had taken place in Goderich in late August. Police investigated the...
It was a perfect September day for the Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” Club to meet at leader Rhonda Curran’s rural property, south of Kincardine. Her beautifully treed yard and different varieties of apple trees promised great things fo...
(GODERICH, ON) - Oct. 22, 1967, the Huron County OPP received a missing person's report involving two men who had departed for a fishing excursion from the Port of Goderich and were never seen again. Neil WORMSBECKER and Hank Englebertus HALFF, were ages 29 and 30, respectivel...
The Ecole Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) graduating Class of 2024 was reminded that “strong people create good times,” during the Commencement Ceremony, Friday night, at the school. That was the word from valedictorian Aaron Urie who began his address with the quo...
In September, the unemployment rate for the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region increased by 0.6 percentage points to 4.3 per cent, the largest percentage increase of all regions in Ontario in two consecutive months, while the region’s unemployment rate remains the second lowe...
Todd Thompson (above, right, with Calista Powell of Bruce Power) has been named the Bruce Power Citizen of the Year. The award was one of 16 presented at the Community Achievement Awards, hosted by the Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce, Thursday ...
To all our faithful readers and advertisers, Wishing you a Wonderful and Blessed Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thank you for your continued support. Liz Dadson Editor Kincardine Record
The Ontario government is investing a total of $14,466,222, in Huron and Bruce counties, through the province’s annual Land Ambulance Service Grant, connecting people to emergency care faster and increasing the availability of ambulances. "I am pleased that our government co...
A sixth round of the “Spark” mentorship and grants program has been launched to encourage Bruce County entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profit organizations to create new sustainable tourism ideas for the region. The program is a partnership among Bruc...
Dancing With the Stars, the highly-anticipated, black-tie, fund-raising gala in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron, is returning for its fifth year, Saturday, Nov. 2. The event is an exciting and entertaining night of ballroom-dancing competition that ra...
The fifth annual Reid Family Halloween Haunt fund-raiser runs Oct. 25-26, 7-9 p.m., at the home of Nick and Nicole Reid, 953 Boardwalk, Kincardine. Admission is a non-perishable item for the Kincardine Food Bank or a monetary donation. One hundred per cent of all donations go to the fo...
Congratulations to the Tiverton Agricultural Society for another great weekend of fair fun! And Pumpkinfest was on too in Port Elgin! Now open for the month of October, you can enjoy sourcing out your very own pumpkin at Farrells Pick Your Own, located on the 12th Concession in Huron-K...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Oct. 9, at 9:48 a.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP was on patrol and located a stolen vehicle at an address along Queen Street in Kincardine. As a result of the investigation, Nathan CHAMBERS, 27, of North Huron, has been charged with the following offences: ...
Colin Hubert Robert Humphrey of Walkerton, died suddenly at home, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at the age of 49. Beloved husband of Patricia Kears-Humphrey. Loving and proud father of Jordan, Mitchel, Nikolas, and Kanzyss. Best brother of Jason and Jodi Humphrey (Josh and Jayla) and An...
POLICE INVESTIGATING SERIOUS COLLISION (CHESLEY, ON) - Oct. 10, at 4:43 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle collision on 1st Avenue North between 4th Street and 5th Street Northwest in Chesley. Officers responded to the scene to find a ...
Tim Crawford won $1,429 in the Catch the Ace draw. He chose Envelope No. 15 which contained the Three of Diamonds. Next week’s draw should see the progressive jackpot at almost $20,000! At the Saturday Meat Draw, it was Rod Shanks who seemed to be the lucky one. He not only won i...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - Members of the Huron County OPP will be taking part in Operation Impact, the traffic campaign, held Oct. 11-14, during the Thanksgiving weekend. The focus will be placed on traffic safety and the "Big Four" which include: distracted driving, alcohol/...
“Taylor Swift – 1989 Album Cover with Gold LP” is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. On display at Sobeys Kincardine, this fully-licensed print feature the album cover photo for Swi...
Bruce County council had a first look at the draft 2025 capital and operating budget, Thursday, which includes a 6.81-per-cent tax-rate increase. This budget is an important step to realizing the vision set out in the 2023-26 county strategic plan, the Indigenous Reconciliation Framewo...
(ORILLIA, ON) - As the OPP prepares for busy highways and roads during the Thanksgiving long weekend, it notes that 296 people will not have the option to join family and friends this year. This figure represents the number of people killed in collisions on OPP-patrolled...
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) made a joint presentation to Kincardine council at the meeting Wednesday night (Oct. 9). Isabelle Turcotte of the IAAC and Doug Wylie of the CNSC provided an overview of the federal impact a...
Q: A week after fully recovering from COVID-19, I am under the weather once again and tested positive with a rapid antigen test. Is this possible? A: It sounds as if you are describing a SARS-CoV-2, better known as COVID-19 rebound infection. Basically, it is a recurrence of the infec...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary has announced a delicious new fund-raiser. The auxiliary has partnered with Epicure to sell “The Weeknight Dinner Collection,” an assortment of easy meal solutions that help you know what’s for d...
Kincardine District Senior School's Grade 12 graduating class of 2024 will be honoured Friday, Oct.11, during Commencement Exercises which begin at 8 p.m., at the school. Besides words of welcome and the presentation of awards, the ceremony will include the students receiving their...
Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, is welcoming everyone to the 106th “Ringing of the Peace Bell,” Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., at the church. During the First World War, from 1914-18, Canada sent 650,000 of its finest soldiers to fight for God and Country - 61,000 never returned ...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Sept. 6, at 7:14 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter at a residence along Bruce County Road 4 in Brockton. Oct. 9, as a result of the investigation, the South Bruce OPP arrested and charged one individual with numerous offences. C...
Local organizations have been busy over the past couple of weeks, presenting donations and completing a roadside clean-up. Oct. 1, representatives of Kincardine Pride presented a donation of $1,000 to the Kincardine Lions All-Wheel Park project, in appreciation of the Lions Club’...
This year’s Tiverton Fall Fair saw warm, sunny weather as people gathered for the many events and activities on the weekend, under the theme, “Pumpkin Kisses and Autumn Wishes.” The fair was officially opened Friday night, with Hayden Trapp and Loretta Miller winning ...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners have made a $20,000 donation to Childcan which prioritizes childhood cancer care, funds innovative research, and expands family supports. “With childhood cancer on the rise, it’s important that we do what we can to help Childcan fulfill...
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) welcomes the Municipal Innovation Council as its newest Friend of NII, agreeing to work together to drive projects and programs for the broad benefit of the region’s local communities. This new strategic collaboration agreement will help the...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Oct. 4, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint in Paisley. At 10:23 p.m., police stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver. As a result of the investigation, Joseph O'BRIEN, 35, of the Municipality of Arran-Elder...
A very successful community shoreline clean-up at Station Beach in Kincardine, organized by Andrew Evans and the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists, took place Sunday afternoon. Members of the local naturalists club were joined by Kincardine Lions, students and members of the public. In to...
Judy Beddoe (right) enjoys putting the vibrant colours of nature onto canvas, producing some amazing results. Her acrylic paintings are on display, as the guest artist for the month of October, at the Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine. Beddoe was raised on farms, first in...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has announced that its administrative office in Formosa has been closed due to a lightning strike that occurred Sunday (Oct. 6). The building was vacant at the time of the lightning strike, and everyone is safe. There was no fire resulti...
Preston McLean Hammond of Kincardine, died Oct. 3, 2024, in Guelph, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born July 7, 1948, in Kitchener-Waterloo, he was the beloved son of Anita (née Bauer) and Grant Hammond, who predeceased him. Survived by his sons, Michael (La...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday. President Bev Berndt led in the usual openings – O Canada, the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Twelve members answered the Roll Call which was, “What would you miss most if you lost your he...
In October, celebrate Canadian Library Month and Ontario Public Library Week with the Bruce County Public Library. Library Week runs Oct. 20-26, and this year’s theme is “Libraries for Life.” The public library will showcase services and products it offers that sup...
We often avoid planning for the inevitable. But by not preparing for the end of life, we leave our families with difficult decisions. Imagine your loved ones having to guess what your wishes might be during a stressful and emotional time? This could create unnecessary stress and, in some...
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists launched their 40th season of meetings, speakers and outings. Sept. 24, at the Point Clark Community Centre. The club has enjoyed strong membership in recent years and welcomed a dozen new members. President Christine Roberts encouraged newcomers to t...