POLICE TRACK THIEF TO CABIN AND MAKE ARREST (ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - A 24-year-old North Huron man is facing a number of criminal charges following an incident that took place Sept. 16. Shortly after 6 p.m., Huron County OPP officers received information from a...
Christina (Tina) Nicole Boyd, BA/BSC (McMaster), MA (Carleton) Tina died peacefully, Oct. 3, 2017, at the age 46, supported by her loving parents, Marion and Terry Boyd, and Joseph Dunlop-Addley, as well as her furry friends, Maggie and Tosca. Fondly remembered by her aunts and uncl...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - The Huron County OPP is seeking the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for weapons-related offences that took place near Dungannon, Thursday, Sept. 28. A police investigation has determined the owner of a side-by-side utility vehicle (UT...
A hugely-successful Handbags for Hospice event, Thursday night at the Kincardine Pavilion, means Huron Shores Hospice can open a one-suite residential hospice at Tiverton Park Manor, hopefully by the end of the year. The crowd of 170 people enjoyed a dazzling evening of canapes and coc...
Six individuals have been honoured by the Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN), with Environmental Awards of Merit for dedicating their time, leadership and expertise toward restoration projects and programs this past year. The awards were presented by project co-ordinator E...
PURPLE GROVE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The September meeting of the Purple Grove Women's Institute was held at the community centre with Donna Swan hostessing. President Deanna Scott opened the meeting by welcoming all members and guests. Deanna read a fun set of comments of c...
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN PICK-UP (BRANT TWP, ON) - Oct. 1, at 7:44 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence along Queen Street West in Brant Township. Sometime during the overnight hours of Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, a white Dodge Ram Diesel 2500...
The 156th annual Tiverton Fall Fair is this weekend, Oct. 6-8, and there are plenty of activities and events for everyone to enjoy, with the theme, "Celebrating Country and Community." Friday night features the Ambassador of the Fair competition, with five young people vying ...
The Kincardine District Secondary School graduating class of 2017 will be honoured this Friday (Oct. 6), during Commencement Exercises which begin at 8 p.m., at the school. Besides words of welcome and the presentation of awards, the students will receive their graduation diplomas. Con...
Members of the Ripley "For Our Youth" junior horticultural club gathered Saturday, Sept. 23, to prepare entries for the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair and learn about the results of their efforts in the competitions they entered this year. The weather was beautiful and leader Heather...
The infrastructure renewal project at South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s Kincardine site is in full swing, with work under way to replace the facility’s boilers, chillers and other essential equipment to ensure patient and staff comfort. Last September, the health centre boar...
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists club launched the 2017-18 season with a great crowd of new and returning members and guests, Tuesday, at Pine River United Church. President Gina Dalkin Davis welcomed everyone and introduced new executive members: vice-president Lynn Johnston and tre...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary has raised $3,204.07 in its latest fund-raiser, a "Wheelbarrow of Wine" raffle. Nancy Hamilton made the draw, Wednesday, at the hospital auxiliary meeting, with Elmer Lamont winning the wine. Second prize was ...
The Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey shelter in Kincardine now has a beautiful, hand-crafted table and six chairs, thanks to a $2,300 donation by the Kincardine Lions Club. The solid wood table and chairs were made by Topnotch Furniture in Gorrie. The talented craftsmen at Topn...
Jack Nancekivell (above, left) of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, was at Aintree Trailer Park, Sept. 3, to accept a $1,500 donation to the foundation, from the ladies of the Quilters of Aintree. Each year, this group gathers every Monday during the summer months an...
Jennelle Smeltzer is the new Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador, after winning the competition, Friday night at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. MC Jocelyn Elliott welcomed everyone to the 36th annual ambassador competition, and introduced the judges, Danielle Sutton, Kayla Bishop and...
(KINLOSS TWP, ON) - Sept. 27, at 5:41 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence in the 2400 block of Bruce County Road 6 in Kinloss Township. Sometime between 12:30-4:30 a.m. Sept. 27, a black and green Suzuki ZR400R was taken from the property. ...
ST. PAUL'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, GLAMMIS St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Glammis is hosting a Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper, Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 each for adults; and $7 each for children ages six to 12. No tickets necessary. For more informa...
(WALKERTON, ON) - Sept. 21, at 7:41 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a missing person. Fourteen-year-old Austin SHEWFELT (right) was last seen on Cayley Street, Walkerton, at 1 p.m., Sept. 21. Description: 5' 7", weighing 159 pounds Medium leng...
CRG Energy and its holding company, Garneau Group, of Kincardine have ranked in the Top 100 of Canada's fastest-growing companies, for the second year in a row. The company's founders, Sébastien and Kristy Garneau (above), are pleased to announce the No. 57 ranking in th...
Bruce Power employees enjoyed the beautiful weather Friday, Sept. 22, as they hit the links for a good cause, in Kincardine and Saugeen Shores. About 180 employees took to Ainsdale Golf Course and the Saugeen Golf Club for a four-player scramble, raising $25,000 for the United Way of B...
IMPAIRED DRIVER FACING DAY IN COURT (KINCARDINE, ON) - Sept. 28, at 1:13 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a possible impaired driver operating a grey Chevrolet Silverado pick-up. The vehicle was located on Durham Street North in Kincardine and the driver ...
It’s time to pay your Annual Legion Dues. If you pay by Nov. 30, you save $5. Dues are $55 for Ordinary, Associate and Affiliate members, but if you wait till Dec. 1, dues will be $60. Dues for Veterans remain at $50 all year. Dues for all new members and reinstating members is $55 ...
(WALKERTON, ON) - Sept. 21, at 7:41 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a missing person. Fourteen-year-old Austin SHEWFELT was last seen on Cayley Street, Walkerton, at 1 p.m., Sept. 21. Description: 5' 7", weighing 159 pounds Medium ...
The battle of land-use planner opinions began during the opening day of an Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) hearing, Wednesday morning, at the Kincardine municipal administrative centre. The hearing was prompted by an appeal from developer Thomas Kerr against the Municipality of Kincardin...
Q: My doctor told me that I have pre-diabetes and that I need to take immediate action or I will soon be a full-fledged diabetic. What is pre-diabetes and what can I do to prevent myself from becoming a diabetic? A: Pre-diabetes is a term you do not hear much about but probably should ...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The OPP Fall Seatbelt Campaign runs Sept. 27 to Oct. 6, and the South Bruce OPP will be using all available officers to participate fully in the campaign. Under the Highway Traffic Act, any person travelling in a motor vehicle, who is at least 1...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - Members of the Huron County OPP, Perth County OPP and West Region OPP Crime Unit continue to seek help from the public in locating a wanted man. The Huron County OPP now holds an arrest warrant for 33-year-old Kyle MOORE (shown at right, and below), wanted for brea...
The 100th International Plowing Match got off to a soggy start, but it was hot and sunny by the final day. Held near Walton, in Huron County, the event opened Tuesday (Sept. 19) but torrential rain swamped the place, forcing officials to close it Wednesday. The tented city reopened to ...
The federal government's plan to change small business tax rules, will hurt farmers and small, rural businesses, but Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne and agriculture minister Jeff Leal refuse to defend them, says Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson. The pending tax reforms we...
STOLEN CAR RECOVERED IN RIPLEY LAGOON (RIPLEY, ON) - Sept. 25, at 1:58 a.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Park Street in Ripley when they observed a grey Toyota Corolla drive by. The car travelled east along Park Street and officers loca...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - Members of the Huron County OPP, Perth County OPP and West Region OPP Crime Unit are seeking help from the public in locating a wanted man. The Huron County OPP now holds an arrest warrant for 33-year-old Kyle MOORE (shown at right, and below), wanted for bre...
The Lions Foundation of Canada's Dog Guides program offers more than just seeing-eye dogs. That's the word from Helen Flavell (above) of the Kincardine Lions Club who was the guest speaker at the Bruce-Grey Presbyterial Women's Missionary Society (WMS) Fall Rally, held Thur...
Trillium Court Seniors' Community in Kincardine hosted a Revera National Open House on the weekend, raising $850 for the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. The open house featured a bake sale, a delicious lunch deal, and copies of the Trillium Court Cookbook for sale. Sunday afternoo...
The Ripley-Huron Community School held its Meet The Teacher Night and Barbecue, Wednesday. Welcome to the new principal, Tanya Leppington, and five new teachers this year. A good turn-out and great weather accompanied the Grade 7/8 bake sale and book fair held in the library, and for the ...
Ernie Young remembers seeing Doris Bradley in church when she was just 14 years old, and he was 18. Two years later, they were married, and Oct. 5, they will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Relaxing in their home on the 2nd Concession of the Municipality of Kincardine, northw...
Cora Patricia Hoffman is upset that the Municipality of Kincardine has done nothing about an incident three years ago when a row of cedars was cut down along the edge of her property on Harbour Street, Kincardine (right). Speaking to council in committee-of-the-whole Wednesday night (S...
Ripley will be draped in "Country Pride, County Wide," this weekend (Sept. 29-30) for the 154th annual Ripley-Huron Fall Fair. The event begins Thursday night, Sept. 28, with a pre-teen dance, from 7-9 p.m., to Power Traxs. Friday, Sept. 29, from 5-10 p.m., the focus is &q...
It was a chilly evening for the final Cruise Night of the summer in downtown Kincardine, Friday, Sept. 1. But a good crowd turned out, viewing the many vintage and unique vehicles on display. Plus, the 50-50 draw, in support of the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation, saw a...
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau arrived Friday at the International Plowing Match (IPM), near Walton, at the invitation of a group of students from Seaforth. Dressed in "farming" attire, complete with a corn hat, Trudeau, along with his wife and three children, rode a ...