Huron-Kinloss has okayed a reduced ice rental rate of $110/hour at the Ripley and LucknowAarenas, for the proposed amalgamated Ripley-Lucknow Minor Hockey Association. Brad Murray of the Lucknow Minor Hockey Association, came to council's committee-of-the-whole meeting Monday ...
The Kincardine area received its first blast of winter Thursday night as snow and high wind, combined with below-zero temperatures, reminded everyone that the cold weather is on its way. Friday morning, people woke up to a few inches of snow on their driveways and vehicles - enough to ...
The Kincardine Community Services Association has announced the kick-off of its 2017 Christmas Hamper program. The program continues to rely on the generous support of the community. Families and individuals, who are in need of assistance this Christmas and wish to receive a hamper, sh...
A 35-year veteran of Bruce Power has received the Nuclear Excellence Award from the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO). Pierre Pilon, who is currently Bruce Power’s vice-president, Life Extension, received the award from the industry’s oversight organization in S...
Well it’s here, WINTER! It sure is pretty but as we all know, we experience “lake-effect” snow and our roads are often closed, sometimes for days at a time. This little bit of snowfall should remind everyone to be prepared this winter. Always keep a necessary travel kit ...
MAN IN CUSTODY AFTER DISTURBANCE (CARRICK TWP, ON) - Nov. 10, at 3:31 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a disturbance at a residence along Concession 14 in Carrick Township. A woman had been assaulted with a weapon and was taken to a local hospital for tre...
Following reports that the Ontario government is creating a controversial, new home-care agency that could benefit a key ally of premier Kathleen Wynne, the Progressive Conservatives (PCs) are blasting the Liberals for policy-making that is eroding Ontario's democracy. ...
Reverend James “Jim” Roy Weir, BA-MDiv, of Kincardine, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in his 85th year. Cherished spouse of Margaret Weir (née Fair) for 54 years. Beloved father of Malcolm (Leslie) Weir. Dear brother of Bill Weir of Thorndale. ...
Several new faces have joined the cast for the Kincardine Theatre Guild's production of "The Giant's Garden" which opens Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the Kincardine Arts Centre. Taking the stage with veterans Jason Geberdt as the Giant, and Jaki Mayer-Duggan as...
Due to the overwhelming response, the radon test kits offered free from the Grey Bruce Health Unit, have all been distributed. Those who have been put on a waiting list will receive a test kit in the coming weeks. No additional free kits will be available from the health unit. Th...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - Every year, Huron County OPP officers respond to too many preventable collisions whenever the first blast of winter-like weather arrives. With a snow-squall watch now in effect for Huron County, drivers need to be prepared for possible hazardous driving condi...
The 37th annual Kincardine Legion Craft Show and Bake Sale is Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Anyone wishing to donate baking, may bring it to the Legion Friday afternoon or early Saturday morning. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Come and support...
(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - With snow in the forecast, the South Bruce OPP is asking motorists to start thinking about safe winter driving. Hard-packed snow and ice reduce traction. Blowing snow affects your visibility. Leave ...
Members of the Kincardine Celebration Singers were decked out in their Halloween finest during the rehearsal, Monday afternoon, Oct. 30, at Kincardine Baptist Church. While they enjoyed some fun in their hilarious costumes, they were serious about practising for their Christmas Concert...
IMPAIRED DRIVER CHARGED (WALKERTON, ON) - Nov. 5, at 5:30 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Durham Street East in Walkerton, stopped a blue Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Thirty-one-year-...
The weather was cloudy and warm with a sprinkle of rain as a crowd gathered at the Tiverton Cenotaph, Sunday afternoon, for the Kincardine Legion Remembrance Day service. Sergeant-at-Arms Kirk Rutledge marched on the colours, followed by the singing of “O Canada,” &ld...
More than 100 people attended the second annual Economic Summit, hosted by Bruce Power and Bruce County, Tuesday in Walkerton. The event was an opportunity to evaluate the success of the first year of the joint Economic Development and Innovation Initiative. Launched last fall, the goa...
Brittney, Caitlin and Alexis Weber of Kincardine have brought home awards from the Royal Winter Fair. Saturday, in the conformation portion of the National Junior Beef Heifer Show, Brittney won Champion Maine Anjou Heifer, while her sister, Caitlin, won Reserve Champion Maine Anjou Hei...
Huron-Kinloss clerk Sonya Watson (above) has resigned her post, effective Dec. 31, 2017, as she prepares to become the new chief administrative officer/clerk for the Municipality of Brockton. In a letter to township council, read by mayor Mitch Twolan at the committee-of-the-whole meet...
As part of the infrastructure renewal project at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Kincardine hospital site, the organization is preparing for a oneâ€hour power outage, Monday, Nov. 13, in order to connect the facility’s new generator system. Beginning at 1 p.m., Nov. 1...
The Municipality of Kincardine is strongly urging its residents to check their fire extinguishers to ensure they have not been recalled. Kidde has announced a recall that covers 134 models of push-button and plastic-handled extinguishers in Canada and the United States, made from 1973 ...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is continuing to investigate collisions involving deer. Between 12 p.m. Nov. 3, and 9 p.m. Nov. 5, officers responded to 11 crashes involving deer. No injuries have been reported. The South Bruce OPP is again offering dri...
Ripley-Huron fire chief Christopher Cleave (above right, with mayor Mitch Twolan) was honoured at the Huron-Kinloss committee-of-the-whole meeting last night (Nov. 6). Twolan presented Cleave with a Governor General's Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal in recognition of 20 years...
The Quesnelle family of Toronto has won the grand prize in the Huron-Kinloss Ice Cream Trail™ contest, earning 250 Huron-Kinloss dollars. This year's Ice Cream Trail™ saw 247 participants, up a small amount from 2016. Overall, feedback for the trail was positive from bu...
IMPAIRED DRIVER CAUGHT AT RIDE CHECK (BRANT TWP, ON) - Nov. 3, at 5:36 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Concession 8 in Brant Township, when a silver Chevrolet Venture was stopped. Officers found that the driver had been drinking alcoh...
The Ontario-headquartered global engineering firm, Hatch, has donated $3,000 to the Bruce County Public Library to be used towards STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programming in schools. “One of Hatch’s core values is to contribute to the communities in whi...
Bailey and Ashley McConnell of Armow, in the Municipality of Kincardine, made history at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto when they took the top two prizes in the 4-H Queen's Guineas steer show. Bailey won grand champion, while Ashley won reserve grand champion. They are the daught...
Seems as if everyone had a safe and quiet Halloween out in the Grove. Congratulations to Kate Leppington of the Ripley 4-H Beef Club who was the Junior Champion Showman at the Royal Winter Fair this weekend. Many folks in the area are enjoying the opportunity to att...
Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey, in partnership with the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH), is urging all Ontarians to purchase a purple scarf or tie from their local women’s shelter in support of the fifth annual Wrapped in Courage Campaign. ...
Bruce Power and Promation Nuclear Ltd. have entered into an agreement valued at more than $4-million in support of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) project. As part of the MCR’s detube-retube program, Promation Nuclear will design and supply all the fuel channel mock-u...
For the next two months, members of the Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine, will have their work showcased in two exhibits - "Poppies" and "Winter" - in the guest gallery. Up until Remembrance Day, the work on display features "Poppies," includin...
A dozen Kincardine Guides and their leaders had an opportunity to learn about amateur radios and speak over them, during the Guides on the Air event in Tiverton, Saturday, Oct. 21. The unit held a sleepover, gathering at the Tiverton Lions Hall Friday night, and then doing a number of ...
The Kincardine and District Secondary School Me to We Club held its annual "We Scare Hunger" food drive at the end of October and brought in a total of 235 items. All food collected has been donated to the Kincardine Food Bank. The Me to We Club also had a very successful bak...
The basement of the Kincardine hospital was filled with beautiful Christmas decorations and ornaments, as well as a huge selection of baked goods and a tea room, Friday, for the annual Christmas boutique, hosted by the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary. A g...
The basement of St. Andrew's United Church in Ripley was full, Saturday, Oct. 28, as people came for the Harvest Bazaar. The annual event is always well-attended and featured baked goods, treats, preserves, crafts, plants, produce and more, and a delicious lunch of soup, sandwiches...
(HURON TWP, ON) - Nov. 2, at 10:30 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Highway 21 in Huron Township, stopped a grey Dodge Ram pick-up truck. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Thirty-two-year-old Dahnis MacLEOD of Oshweken has been charg...
If you're looking forward to an extra hour of sleep - this is the weekend. Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night and wake up rested and refreshed Sunday morning. This means it will be brighter ...
It was quite a sight Halloween night, and it certainly wasn't someone in costume. Sarah and Phil Chisholm and their family had just returned from trick-or-treating, Tuesday night, at their home on Birchwood Avenue in the Lake Huron Highlands subdivision, west of the B-line (Bruce C...
Bruce County’s corporate services committee has approved the county's 2018 budget with a 3.27-per-cent increase. “I am pleased with the results of the budget deliberations," said warden Mitch Twolan. "We have approved a budget for 2018 that invests in infrastr...
Q: I’ve been taking my cholesterol medication for a year now and I don’t feel any different than before I started it. I also see lots of negative posts about these drugs on the Internet; I’m thinking about not taking it anymore. How can you advise me? A: Cholesterol d...