The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” Club braved several downpours to meet at one of its favourite spots in August. The Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley is near and dear to both the senior and junior horticultural groups, and staff has we...
Congratulations to Carol Gurr who won $1,300 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 1 which contained the Seven of Hearts. With your support, we hope to push next week’s jackpot up over $15,000. Buy your tickets on-line at kincardineace.com or at any of our wond...
A black bear has been seen in the area of Upper Lorne Beach Road in the Municipality of Kincardine. Jennifer Brown took a photo of a bear eating the pumpkins on her front porch, Monday evening. Fortunately, her children were in the house getting ready for bed and the bear eventually le...
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed annually Sept. 30. This day is dedicated to recognizing the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is a result of years of advocacy by those calling for justice. This day stands as a vital step in the ongoing journey ...
Joseph Bernard Klunder, deeply loved husband, father, brother, uncle and Opa, formerly of the Kincardine area, died Sept. 22, 2024, in the palliative care unit at Brantford General Hospital, surrounded by family. He was 85. Alongside his wife, Jane, he courageously lived his last years...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners continue to support those impacted by childhood cancer by combining to donate $100,000 to the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO). With pediatric childhood cancer types on the rise and not well understood, the Bruce Power and supplier donati...
Four generations of Ron McGibney’s family gathered at Somerhill Golf Club, Sunday morning, to celebrate his 90th birthday. This was the second day of festivities, as family and friends enjoyed dinner at the Kincardine Legion, Saturday night. Born Sept. 22, 1934, in Dublin, Ire...
The Radiothon barbecue has raised $98,000 in support of the Kincardine Hospital. Held Friday at Sobeys Kincardine, the event welcomed several groups, businesses, organizations and individuals, presenting donations toward a hematology analyzer worth $91,500. Initially, the goal was a...
Brianna Pointon-Yungblut has been named the new Ripley-Huron Fall Fair senior ambassador, while three young ladies are in the competition for junior ambassador. The ambassador program will be held Friday, Sept. 27, at 8 p.m., in the Ripley-Huron Community Centre auditorium. BRIANNA ...
STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED IN WALKERTON (BROCKTON, ON) - Sept. 23, at 4:32 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a stolen pick-up truck, taken from an address along Concession 12 in the Municipality of Brockton. The vehicle was later located along McNab Street in Walke...
Bruce County’s human services department will be hosting outreach drop-in events throughout October, providing people with knowledge and awareness of services and supports in their communities, and connecting people with supports and services that will enhance their quality of life....
Members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society enjoyed the sights and scents of fall flowers at Wednesday’s meeting, held at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. The business portion included reports and updates on district and society activities, such as the Garden Tour,...
The 161st Ripley-Huron Fall Fair runs this weekend, Sept. 27-29, with the theme, “Fall Trees and Honey Bees.” The fair actually begins with the Teen Dance, Thursday, Sept. 26, from 7-9 p.m., at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. Friday’s events include RVilla Bingo...
The Municipality of Kincardine is holding a come-and-go open house, Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Miller Insurance Room at the Davidson Centre, to unveil plans for Victoria Park in downtown Kincardine. In June, the municipality held an open house for the public to consid...
Bruce County council has directed staff to begin engagement on a draft of the new Official Plan that includes draft policies and mapping schedules which are now available for public review. The new Official Plan will set out broadly the land-use planning direc...
The eighth annual Handbags for Hospice gala was another great success, raising $170,000 for Huron Shores Hospice. The sold-out gala saw about 170 people pack the Kincardine Pavilion, Thursday night, enjoying hors d’oeuvres served by volunteers, and checking out the many designer ...
In honour of its 175th anniversary, Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine will host another concert, featuring “The Ballaghs,” Friday, Oct. 25, beginning at 7 p.m. The Ballagh family is no stranger to Kincardine. The group’s repertoire of inspiring Celtic/folk songs,...
Connie Frances Bushell of Kincardine died, surrounded by her family, Sept. 4, 2024, at the Kincardine Hospital. She was 59. Beloved wife of Paul Bushell. Dear mother of Chris (Jenessa), Corey, Casey (Johnny), and Colin (Robie) Bushell. Cherished grandma of Dawson, Grayson and Bel...
Thelma Bigney (Wodham) (nee Orr), formerly of Point Clark, died peacefully, Sept. 14, 2024, at Copper Terrace in Chatham, in her 94th year. Born in Port Alberni and raised in Armstrong, British Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mable Orr. Thelma was predeceased b...
Jacqueline Faubert was the keynote speaker at the Probus Club of Kincardine’s September meeting, giving an entertaining and interesting presentation, called “Wild Horses, Death and Taxes.” Faubert enjoyed a demanding, challenging and rewarding career after achieving h...
Congratulations to the directors of Lucknow Fall Fair for another great fair day! People have commented on the number of exhibitors in the peewee and invitational beef classes and how much they enjoyed the show. They wonder how exhibitors manage their animals in the show ring, especially ...
Margaret “Erva” (née Hutton) Verheye died peacefully, at Victoria Hospital, London, aware that she was surrounded by loved ones, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. She as 87. The ONLY child, has gone to Heaven to join her much-loved Dad and Mom, Benson and Nellie (née Hu...
Residents of the Brucelea Haven long-term care home in Walkerton laced up to walk and roll, Thursday, Sept. 12, raising money and awareness for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. So far, Brucelea Haven’s resident council team has raised $330 through donations from ...
Lucas (Luke) Timothy James Burkett, formerly of Kincardine, died Sept. 16, 2024, on Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.). He was 43. Growing up in Kincardine, Luke attended Huron Heights Public School and Kincardine District Secondary School, a time full of good times and good friends. Being ...
VEHICLE COLLIDES WITH RESIDENCE, DRIVER ARRESTED (KINCARDINE, ON) - Sept. 18, at 6:41 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP was on patrol along Bruce County Road 23 in the Municipality of Kincardine and attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle fled from police at a high rate of sp...
In preparation for the launch of the 2024 Starter Company Plus program, Bruce County is hosting three information sessions for entrepreneurs to learn about the program. Through the program, aspiring or established business owners, age 18 or older, are provided with support to...
Tina Watson won $1,194 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 40 which contained the Five of Spades. Next week’s estimated jackpot is expected to reach $13,000. Remember you can buy tickets in person or on-line. At the Saturday Meat Draw, Pierrrette Lalande was the dou...
(HURON COUNTY & SOUTH BRUCE, ON) - An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth and Grey-Bruce OPP Community Street Crimes Unit, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, West Region OPP Bail Support Team, West Region OPP Canine Unit and the Huron County OPP, has resulted in the ...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Sept. 18, at 4:52 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a stolen pick-up truck with attached livestock trailer, taken from an address along Sideroad 15 North in the Municipality of Kincardine. The vehicle was abandoned in the area of Bervie Sideroad a...
Kincardine council has declared vacant the seat of the late councillor Doug Kennedy and is now seeking applicants for this Ward 1 position. At the council meeting Wednesday night (Sept. 11), council agreed to go with option two which is to fill the vacancy through an appointment proces...
Donald Gideon "Doc" McLeod of Kincardine, died Sept. 15, 2024, at the Kincardine Hospital. He was 87. Left to mourn are his beloved wife of 64 years, Johanna (nee Scott); his son, Donald, and his wife, Kirsten Van Gent of Ripley; his two grandsons, Daniel McLeod and Dustin Ri...
(KINCARDINE, ON) - Sept. 15, at 10:11 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter along Bruce County Road 20 in the Municipality of Kincardine. The victim's cat and dog were removed from the home during the break-in. As a result of the investigation, pol...
(GODERICH, ON) – Monday, Sept. 16, just after 10:30 a.m., the Huron County OPP, along with Huron County Paramedic Services and the Goderich Fire Department, responded to the intersection of Blake Street East and Gibbons Street in Goderich, after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collis...
Bruce Power has been awarded a Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Award for a novel approach to in-station radiation safety that leverages 3D-printing techniques, using a tungsten-infused filament. The company’s innovative three-dimensional (3D)-printed tungsten shielding process was ...
Bruce County has launched a new pilot program that offers up to $50,000 to homeowners who wish to build an affordable Additional Residential Unit (ARU) on their property. The program creates the opportunity to help build two new affordable ARUs in the county. This initiative ...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - Police have identified the body of a man found on the Lake Huron shoreline eight years ago, using Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG). Oct. 15, 2016, human remains were discovered on the Lake Huron shoreline, north of Port Albert. The adult mal...
If you enjoy the delicious coffee and food at The Daily Grind in downtown Kincardine, you’ll be excited to know that it has opened a satellite location at the Kincardine Hospital. Located just around the corner from the gift shop, beside the elevators, it is open from 9 a.m. to 2...
Sunday morning brought sunny, warm weather for the annual Kincardine Terry Fox Run at the Davidson Centre. About 50 participants raised $15,288 for cancer research. Margaret Visser of the organizing committee, welcomed everyone and thanked all those participating, as well as the v...
“Vintage Avro Arrow” 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 print features an image of Canada’s very first Avro Arrow RL-201 fighter jet plane w...
Last weekend was the Blyth Threshers Reunion which several in our area make plans to attend to see friends and support the many exhibitors of antique machinery, artists, and musicians. Also, the Paisley, Chesley, Dundalk, Arthur, Mildmay and Arran-Tara Fall Fairs were just a few of the...