Farlot Farm is in the business of raising quality lamb products for your table. Located just outside Ripley, the second- and third-generation sheep farm is owned and operated by Murray and Sarah Lotton and their sons, Jake, Noah and Curtis. They are proud of their locally-grown, fam...
The Ripley Agricultural Society is busy over the next couple of months, holding a fish fry and a volunteer lunch The fish fry is slated for Sunday, May 12, which is Mother’s Day, and is a take-out fish and chip dinner, to be picked up at the Ripley Agricultural Society building a...
Kincardine residents can expect to receive their 2024 War Amps key tags in the mail this month. Each key tag has a confidentially-coded number. If you lose your keys, the finder can call the toll-free number on the back of the tag or place them in any mailbox, and The War Amps will ret...
Eligible voters in the Municipality of South Bruce will decide in October whether to be a willing host for the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for used nuclear fuel. That’s the word from the municipality in a press release issued Wednesday. South Bruce council approv...
If you’ve been purchasing fresh fruit and vegetables and other items at the Market Stand in the Canadian Tire parking lot in Kincardine, you are going to be surprised when you arrive there to find the business is gone. Andrew Courtney has operated the produce stand since 2020 but...
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists welcomed Audrey Armstrong and Willy Waterton to speak about their quest to find and document wild orchids, at the April 23 meeting. Both members of the Owen Sound Field Naturalists (OSFN) club, this husband-and-wife team took on the challenge in 2021 ...
Two students at Kincardine District Senior School have advanced to the provincial finals after finishing first at the Bluewater District School Board's annual Concours d’art oratoire French public-speaking contest, held at the end of March at the education centre in Chesley. ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is updating its permitting process due to recent legislative changes introduced by the provincial government. Effective April 1, these updates are in response to Ontario Regulation 41/24 and amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act...
A 130-member cast of Grades 3-6 students brought the magnificent and colourful story of “Moana Jr.” to life on the stage at Huron Heights Public School, Kincardine, last week. Performances were held for Huron Heights students, as well as those from neighbouring schools, wit...
Members and leaders of the South Bruce Dairy 4-H Club kicked off their 2024 season with their first meeting, Wednesday, April 3, at the Teeswater Agri-Curl. There were nine members in attendance. The theme for this year is to learn about nutrition and digestion so, after elections w...
(WEST REGION HEADQUARTERS) - Members of the public who visit West Region OPP detachments after hours will have access to a new public access calling system outside OPP facilities. The new "E-phone" is a touchscreen-based system that replaces the old handset phone used fo...
The Bruce County Public Library has released its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable accomplishments and community engagement. Library board chairman Mark Goetz recounts the significant milestones achieved in 2023. Most noteworthy is the launch of the Bookmob...
Carol Ann Bogaert (nee Schwartz), formerly of Kincardine, died peacefully, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie, after a brief illness, in her 76th year. Loving mother of Sandra (David) and Bradley (Leanne). Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Eric and Jordyn. Dear ...
As outdoor recreation continues to grow in popularity, Bruce County is emphasizing the importance of trail etiquette on county lands to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences for all trail-users. Whether hiking, biking, or riding an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), following the guidelines is...
Lynda Jeanette (née Hill) Bicknell of London, formerly Tiverton, died at the London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, Monday, April 22, 2024, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Pete Bicknell (2014). Lovingly remembered by her daughter, Mary Stanfo...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has seen an unfortunate increase in fraud reports in the five municipalities it serves. Since the start of 2024, the South Bruce OPP has received 74 reports of fraud-related incidents, amounting to more than $260,000 in lost funds....
Phil McCann of Lucknow died at the Wingham and District Hospital, April 3, 2024, at the age of 78. Husband of Gerry. Dear father of sons, Bryan (Beth) of Michigan and Paddy of London. Survived by his grandchildren, Sean and Erin of Michigan. Predeceased by his son, Michael. ...
Congratulations to Katelyn MacDonald of Ripley who won $7,490 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 1 which contained the Nine of Clubs. It’s always nice to learn that someone who can really use the money, wins. The estimated Catch the Ace jackpot for Wednesday&rsqu...
Jean-Guy Adélard Asselin, formerly of Tiverton, died at the Ottawa General Hospital, Tuesday evening, April 9, 2024. He was 78. Husband of the late Judith Asselin (2023). Loved Dad of Leigh Grubb (Wayne) and Lloyd Asselin; and stepfather of Michel Martineau (Natalie) and Math...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre is taking action to address the health-care needs of the Durham community by providing better access to urgent/emergent care. Effective June 3, 10 inpatient beds will be relocated to the Kincardine and Walkerton hospital sites, providing patients in n...
The Kincardine Good Food Box program is breaking records this month, distributing a total of 222 boxes of fresh produce, tomorrow (Thursday, April 25). “Happily, our faithful and energetic volunteers will be joined by 14 Bruce Power workers who are devoting their training day to ...
(BROCKTON, ON) - April 23, at 8:58 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP conducted a traffic stop on Concession 10, Greenock Township in the Municipality of Brockton. The driver showed signs of impairment. The investigating officer administered a roadside approved screening de...
With all four of Bruce B’s operating units removed from service, the generating station’s planned Vacuum Building Outage (VBO) began Wednesday (April 24), in close collaboration and co-ordination with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro One. The VBO...
Three local entrepreneurs are among the seven in Bruce County who received business training and a collective financial boost of $35,000, thanks to the Starter Company Plus program offered by Bruce County economic development. Funded by the Government of Ontario and administe...
Despite the power outage, the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games hosted its volunteer recruitment event, Saturday afternoon, April 13, at Grey Matter in downtown Kincardine. About 50-60 people attended and signed up as volunteers for the festival which is celebrating 25 ye...
POLICE ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER (BROCKTON, ON) - April 21, at 3:21 a.m., members of the South Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle parked in a live lane of traffic on Bruce County Road 19. Police located the vehicle parked and the driver showed signs of impairm...
Jessica Pridham (above) is the new business services manager at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre. With a rich professional background spanning the arts, culture, and municipal government sectors, she brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for local heritage ...
Happy Earth Week everyone! The theme for Earth Day, Monday, and all week, is “Planet versus Plastics.” We can all do our part to reduce the plastic we use! Mary Beth Kerr and Cheryl Bridge had a great time in Owen Sound, Thursday; and recently, Diana Ellis of Goderich and W...
It was a full house in the banquet room at Ainsdale Golf Course for the gala, held Saturday night, April 13, in support of the Walker House in Kincardine. And thanks to the generosity of the crowd and the community, the event raised $14,500 toward the “Raise the Roof” campa...
Bruce Power has partnered, once again, with the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre to provide a virtual Earth Week program for students. This year’s theme is “Planet versus Plastic,” and the museum will be offering two video presentations prepared by guest expert...
(GODERICH, ON) - Members of the Huron County OPP partnered with Goderich municipal staff to meet with business owners and community members on the Square in Goderich, Friday. The joint initiative was an opportunity to talk about the CAMSAFE program which encourages business o...
Karyn Bruneel (above) is the new education director of the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board, effective Aug. 1. An experienced leader in Catholic education, she takes on this job as the board prepares to announce its new 2024-27 strategic plan next month. Board chairperson L...
The second annual Bruce County Housing Forum, held April 11, was an opportunity for municipal leaders, including local elected officials and municipal and county staff, to discuss the need, supply, and affordability of housing in the county. Warden Chris Peabody and chief administrativ...
Members and guests of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society were given a passionate and convincing seminar on the benefits of a circular economy using waste wool, by artist, sheep farmer and entrepreneur Jennifer Osborn, Wednesday, at the Ripley-Huron Legion. Osborn is the foun...
Keith and Linda Battler have presented a donation of $1,250 to Huron Shores Hospice, representing the first installment of his commitment to donate $250 for every property listed in 2024. This is the fourth year in a row the Battlers have donated to the hospice as an expression of appr...
Community Living of Kincardine and District has gratefully received financial support for a couple of its local programs. Knox Presbyterian Church in Kincardine has been a valued partner with Community Living over the years, providing accessible space for activities, such as the &ldquo...
Forty-five years ago, Huron Heights Public School in Kincardine, didn’t exist. “I remember that we opened the school when it was just 70-per-cent finished,” said Bill Pike, the school’s first principal. He was addressing a crowd at the 45th anniversary reunio...
(BROCKTON, ON) - April 18, at 7:11 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 9 near Bruce County Road 3 in Brockton. One of the involved drivers displayed signs of impairment. Officers believed that the driver was impaired by drug, and the...
Douglas Nelson Raynard died peacefully in his sleep, at Barnswallow Long-Term Care Facility in Elmira, Friday, April 19, 2024, in his 88th year. He was born outside of Lucknow, May 22, 1936, and farmed for many years in Ashfield Township. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Raynard (McAllis...
Bruce Power’s Unit 7 was taken off-line April 18 for a planned outage, marking its historical record run of 646 consecutive days of providing safe, clean and reliable energy to the people of Ontario. This improved on the strongly performing unit’s previous best of 487 days,...