As progress continues on the replacement of the Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS), members of the public are invited to view and comment on the new facility’s design. Students, staff, families, and others in the community may visit Bluewater District School Board&rsqu...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners have donated $145,000 to help in the battle against addiction and suicide in the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) territory. The donation was presented during the recent Help for Hope charity golf tournament. “Bruce Power and our supplier part...
After many years of service with the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN), Don Farrell has retired. He has been a central figure in the success of PRWIN since he joined in 2009. As the primary contact, he gained the respect of the representatives from the organization’...
Congratulations to our 2025-26 Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador, Emery Harper; and junior ambassador, Kelsey Thompson; Prince, Jackson Blackwell; and Princess, Evangeline Schaus. Arena volunteer – Diane Clifford Grounds volunteer – Wayne Murr...
For the second year in a row, it was unseasonably hot and sunny for the 164th Tiverton Fall Fair on the weekend, under the theme, “Strength in Our Roots.” The fair was officially opened Friday night, with Emilia Quipp and Callum Fagan named the Tiny Tot Ambassadors, followe...
Larry Kevin Farrell of Kincardine, died July 2, 2025, at the age of 66. Born March 18, 1959, in Kincardine, he was the son of the late Glenn and Ina (Huston) Farrell. Brother of Glenda (Phil) Hawes of London, Wayne (late Pauline) of Amberley, and Grant (Karen) of Cobourg. Uncle o...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) are continuing to raise the awareness of the various scams that Huron County residents may encounter on the telephone or on-line. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and this year&...
Another week of beautiful, sunny, hot weather and watching soybeans and wheat being planted. People are harvesting more out of their gardens too! Congratulations to the Tiverton Agricultural Society for a wonderful fall fair on the weekend! Also, congratulations to the organize...
Grey Bruce Public Health is requesting the public’s help in identifying the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred Friday, Oct. 3, in Lucknow. At about 7:30 p.m., an individual was bitten by a large black dog, possibly a Bullmastiff, while walking a dog on Hav...
Paul Andrew Douglas, formerly of Kincardine, died Oct. 3, 2025, surrounded by his family, with his favourite music playing, after losing his courageous battle with a short illness. To know Paul, was to love Paul. He was passionate about life and his family and leaves behind a legacy th...
The Society of United Professionals Bruce Local has donated $2,000 each to the Kincardine Food Bank, the Saugeen Shores Food Bank, and the Saugeen First Nation Food Bank. “It is a priority for our union to give back to the community,” said vice-president Dave Ceksters. &ldq...
Human-trafficking affects communities everywhere, including the rural southwestern Ontario region. To help raise awareness and start important conversations, the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and its partners are hosting a series of Community Awareness Town Halls...
Kincardine District Senior School's Grade 12 graduating class of 2025 will be honoured Friday, Oct. 10, 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 thei...
George Allison of Ripley has been named a finalist for the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) 2025 Resident Champion Award. The resident of Rosewood RVilla Retirement Living was nominated by general manager Cathy Pennington for his unwavering commitment to improving the lives...
Are your ducks in a row? Huron Shores Hospice is hosting this popular and informative end-of-life planning workshop, Thursday, Oct. 9, from 7-9 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, made possible with generous support from Ontario Power Generation. This type of workshop provid...
The goal of HAWK Theatre in Lucknow has always been to bring live shows to the local community. Now, supporters of this organization want to see a return of theatre to the stage at the Lucknow Town Hall. A long-time proponent of HAWK Theatre, Maureen Matchett, says a volunteer meeti...
The Pegasus Riding Association Nurturing Challenged Equestrians (PRANCE) hosted its second annual golf tournament, Friday, Sept. 26, at The Club at Westlinks in Port Elgin, raising almost $20,000 for the charity. PRANCE is a therapeutic equestrian centre dedicated to the growth and dev...
The Clothes Hamper Thrift Store in downtown Kincardine has donated another $15,000 to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, bringing its year-to-date total donation to $60,000! Run completely by volunteers, the Clothes Hamper offers good-quality used clothing for men, wo...
The Kincardine Theatre Guild is holding auditions, Oct. 20 and 22, for the February, 2026, show, “Taking Care of the Browns,” by Peter Paylor. Danny’s a teacher. Susan’s a librarian. They’re nice people. They were raised by nice parents. So, when Janet nee...
A dozen people from the Kincardine area travelled to Zimbabwe, Africa, for a multicultural experience, meeting new people, learning how they worship, and getting to know more about their culture. The trip took a year to plan and was organized through the Pine River United Church whose ...
Ryo Winchester wants Kincardine council to improve the infrastructure throughout the municipality for the benefit of bicyclists. The 13-year-old made a presentation at the council meeting Wednesday, Sept. 24, noting that youth destinations, such as the soccer and baseball fields, David...
The Bruce County Public Library invites everyone to celebrate Canadian Library Month and Ontario Public Library Week in October, with activities and a giveaway that highlight the community connections that public libraries create. Stop by any branch to share what makes the library spec...
We’ve all experienced a power outage. A flicker, a black-out, a few hours without electricity. Most times, it’s a minor inconvenience. But what happens when the outage lasts longer than expected? High wind, freezing rain, flooding or even spikes in electricity demand can caus...
The sun shone on the 162nd annual Ripley-Huron Fall Fair, drawing a great crowd to enjoy a multitude of activities, Saturday. The morning began with the 4-H beef, sheep and light-horse shows, and then the mammoth parade. Following the parade, MC Murray Needham welcomed everyone and ...
Blair Armstrong won $1,229 in this week’s Catch the Ace draw. He chose Envelope No. 20 which contained the King of Clubs. The Ace of Spades remains hidden and we look forward to the jackpot growing well over $20,000. A little reminder ... on-line ticket sales close Tuesday nights at...
The Ripley Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” Club met Saturday, Sept. 13, at the home of leader Kimberlee’s farm. The members were eager to use up the bounty of tomatoes from their garden and learn how to make fresh salsa. As an added bonus, the club welcomed...
(GODERICH, ON) - Friday, Sept. 26, members of the Huron County OPP responded to the report of an assault on Kingston Street in the Town of Goderich. As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed an assault on an individual standing outs...
The Bruce County International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo 2026 committee has announced that Bruce Power has committed a lead pledge of $150,000 to sponsor the event, slated for near Walkerton, Sept. 22-26 next year. IPM chairman Gord Lang attended the announcement with James Sc...
Anne Lorraine Rees (née Kent) of Kincardine died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Kincardine, at the age of 78. She cherished time outdoors, tending her beloved gardens filled with a vibrant variety of blooms....
As students, staff, and families settle into the 2025-26 school year, the Bluewater District School Board is reporting a boost in enrolment. Preliminary numbers show an increase of 236 students since the fall of last year. This latest growth translates to a board-wide total of almost 1...
RUNAWAY YOUTH LOCATED (ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Sept. 30, at 2:51 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a runaway youth in Paisley. Police responded to the area after receiving the report that the youth had run away into the trail system. Officers quickly contained ...
The Municipality of Kincardine’s fall yard waste depots are set to open Friday, Oct. 10, and will remain open until Monday, Nov. 10. Residents are asked to place all yard waste in brown paper leaf bags and ensure that the bags are placed inside the bins. For everyone’s conv...
The Rotary Club of Kincardine is hosting a fund-raiser in support of the Kincardine Food Bank and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation. The event is called “Sharecrows” and the concept is fairly straightforward. Business owners and individuals are invited to ...
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board has received the prestigious Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This award recognizes the board's commitment to creating a budget that is clear, transparent...
So another Ripley-Huron Fall Fair is in the history books and a great show it was! Congratulations and Thank you to President Kevin Falconer and all the Board and the many volunteers who help put everything together! We also congratulate our Senior Ambassador Emery Harper and Junior Ambas...
True to the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair theme, “’Til the Cows Come Home,” the parade featured a plethora of cows of every size and description! Typically, the event saw perfect, sunny weather as a huge crowd gathered in downtown Ripley for the mammoth parade. And it was...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Sept. 28, at 11:23 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a suspicious person in Paisley. The individual was lurking around vehicles in the parking lot of an apartment complex, then ran off when confronted by tenants. Officers attended the area wh...
Huron Shores Hospice is hosting an insightful workshop, graciously sponsored by Ontario Power Generation, designed to empower the community and enhance everyone’s understanding of cultural humility. Scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 7, from 1-3 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardi...
The Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) has presented its environmental awards of merit, recognizing volunteers who have helped the organization in its mission of “clean water and a healthy eco-system within the Pine River watershed.” The awards were presented b...
The Tiverton Agricultural Society is welcoming everyone to the fall fair this weekend, Oct. 3-5, with the theme: “Strength in Our Roots.” Exhibits will be accepted Thursday night and Friday morning, with the officially opening of the fair Friday at 7 p.m., featuring the Tin...