Glenn Walpole (above, right) of Underwood has earned the Piobaireachd Society Gold Medal at the Glengarry Highland Games, held in Maxville, east of Ottawa, in July. The 23-year-old son of Frank and Debbie Walpole, has been playing the bagpipes since he was eight years old, ...
(GODERICH, ON) – A 43-year-old Goderich woman is facing an Over-80 alcohol charge, following a traffic stop that took place late Tuesday night, Oct. 18. At 10:37 p.m. Huron County OPP officers received information about a possible impaired driver travelling into Huron Count...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Investigators with the Huron County OPP Crime Unit continue to seek the public’s assistance in determining the identity of a deceased man whose body was found Saturday, Oct. 15, washed up on the beach just north of Port Albert. ...
The 1st Lucknow Scouts raised $700 at a barbecue held in downtown Lucknow, Saturday, part of the fund-raising for the troop to travel to Camp Jamboree (CJ) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, next year. Other fund-raising activities will be scheduled throughout the year as the Scouts gear up for ...
"Wait Here" by Jenny Foster is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. The print is shown above and below, with auxiliary member Marion Brown, and at right. This is a modern and whimsical portra...
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN DIRT BIKE (BRANT TWP, ON) – Oct. 17, at 5:26 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at a residence in the 300 block of the Brant-Greenock Road. Sometime between 10 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. Oct. 17, a green/black Kawasaki KX45...
More than 2,200 bottles and cans were collected, raising just over $265 for Special Olympics of Kincardine and District, during a bottle drive held Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Sobeys Kincardine parking lot. Sponsored by the Kincardine Knights of Columbus, the fund-raiser actually began ea...
(GODERICH, ON) – A 51-year-old Goderich man will have to attend court in November to face an Over-80 charge, following a traffic stop that took place Oct. 14. At approximately 12:30 a.m., a Huron County OPP officer spotted a Jeep Grand Cherokee pull up to the intersection o...
The Preceptor Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Kincardine held a Preferential Tea, Sunday afternoon at the Inverlyn Estates Clubhouse, south of Kincardine. Other area chapters were invited to attend. The speaker was Lesley Johnston who has opened a Simple Life Nat...
For the month of October, Kincardine Minor Hockey is supporting the Canadian Cancer Society through the Project Pink Tape campaign. All minor hockey players will use pink tape on their sticks to help bring awareness to young athletes and their families, as well as increase awareness in...
Q: I have started a new job that requires me to undergo drug-testing in order to keep it. I understand that there are certain medications that may cause me to have a false positive test. Can you tell me what I need to avoid? A: Urine drug-screening is becoming a much more common practi...
International Cyber Security Awareness Month continues (ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the OPP remind everyone to be aware of the E-mail scams that criminals use to commit identity theft and other crimes. Phishing is any E-mail falsely claiming to be from an establi...
Bombarded by news about the presidential election in the United States, Kelly Young (above) wondered what would happen if Republican candidate Donald Trump defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and became president. That, and a call for short stories, prompted the Kinca...
"Brandon Metske played each and every hockey game for his team. When he put on the Lucknow Sepoys jersey, he played with heart and soul, every time. He was a shining example of what it means to be a Lucknow Sepoy. "He was a warrior on the ice, always battling hard for the puc...
With the mild, sunny weather continuing for a few more weeks, if you were planning to do a bit more yard work or fall house-cleaning, take note that the Kincardine Waste Management Centre at Armow has different hours, effective Monday, Oct. 17. The new hours are as follows: ...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Investigators with the Huron County OPP Crime Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a deceased man whose body was found Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15, on a Lake Huron beach just north of Port Albert. The man is ...
Kincardine firefighters have discovered that when it comes to proper fire prevention equipment in the home, people are more interested in just purchasing their pizza and hunkering down on a Friday night. Fire prevention officer Shane Watson was joined by four of his fellow firefighters...
A crowd of residents, staff, volunteers and the public, enjoyed entertainment and refreshments at the open house held Friday afternoon at RVilla Retirement Living in Ripley. Serena Rutledge, daughter of RVilla owners Gary and Anita Rutledge, sang and played the piano. And volunteers Jo...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A body has been found on the Lake Huron shoreline, just north of Port Albert. The Huron County OPP was called to the scene Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15, after receiving the report that a deceased adult male was discovered on the beach. He was fou...
Wilk Gillin of Point Clark and members of her family presented a delightful concert in support of St. Luke's Anglican Church, in the church hall at Lurgan, Saturday evening, Oct. 8. A near-capacity crowd enjoyed the music of a variety of instruments, including a Hurdy-Gurdy. ...
A framework agreement of up to $400-million has been signed between two Ontario-based nuclear organizations that will create jobs and bring major long-term economic benefits to the province as Bruce Power advances its multi-year investment program. The agreement names SNC-Lavalin&rsq...
As Thanksgiving preparations moved into high gear across Bruce, Grey, Huron and Wellington counties last week, members of Local 255 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) gave thanks to their communities by giving back. “We are all very fortunate to live and work ...
Ernest "Ernie" Joseph Parent of Kincardine died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at London's Victoria Hospital. He was 78. Cherished husband of the late Margaret Rose Parent (née Chapeskie) (2010). Dear father of Rodger Parent of London and Charlene (Franz Zahn) Parent ...
“Come," said the leaves to the wind one day, "Come o’er the meadows and we will play. "Put on your dresses, scarlet and gold, For summer is gone and the days grow cold.” --George Eliot Say what you will about Grey-Bruce winters, the fall colors in...
Patients from around the world, who are suffering from brain tumours, will benefit from an innovative partnership announced between two Ontario-based companies. Bruce Power and Nordion have teamed up on a new initiative that will see medical-grade, ‘High Specific Activity...
Rev. Dennis Pearson Cluley of Kincardine, died suddenly, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, in his 82nd year. Survived by his wife, Willa Cluley (née Ascah); daughters, Ann Marie Tout and Ruth Cluley; and son-in-law, Arie Moerman. Predeceased by his brother, Ted Cluley. Ordained in...
The Legion is fund-raising to replace the heating system at the branch. There will be a Halloween Dance, Oct. 29. Tickets are $15 each; available at the Legion Bar and Jerome Flowers and Gifts in downtown Kincardine. There will be prizes for best costume, a door prize and snacks. ...
(HURON TWP, ON) – Oct. 12, at 5:41 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-in at a residence in the 1900 block of Concession 6 in Huron Township. Sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Oct. 12, the garage was forcibly entered and a quantity of tools was tak...
A new Whitney Crawford Community Centre in Tiverton could cost about $4-million and would be located east of the Tiverton Sports Arena but not attached to the existing building. That was part of the update brought forward by the ad hoc project committee to Kincardine council, i...
POLICE INVESTIGATING BREAK-IN (WALKERTON, ON) – Oct. 8, at 5:35 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-in at the Walkerton Meat Market located in the 200 block of Durham Street East in Walkerton. Sometime between 9 p.m. Oct. 7, and 5 a.m. Oct. 8...
A Kincardine pilot suffered minor injuries after his plane crashed near Brantford Monday. The Brant OPP was called to a rural area near Highway 54 and Number 6 School Road in Brant County at about 1 p.m., Oct. 10, in response to the incident. Police arrived with Brant County Fire Se...
Nancy Ackert, in association with Allied Associates LLP, is offering a seminar with the focus on getting your estate-planning right the first time. "Estate Planning Mistakes" is slated for Monday, Oct. 24, at the Belgrave Community Centre, 12 Queen St., Belgrave (Highway 4, s...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre provided excellent response during the "Exercise Huron Resolve" nuclear emergency drill, held last week in Kincardine and area. The regional emergency management exercise involved Bruce Power, numerous agencies and officials, as well as all ...
For years, Glammis native Allan Thompson wrote about the 1994 genocide in Rwanda for the Toronto Star, and later made presentations about his experiences and, in particular "The Genocide Video." The video captured the murders of a man and his daughter. It haunted Thompson unt...
Do you have a child, or know a child, who will be starting Kindergarten next September? Let's Learn Kindergarten registration in Bruce-Grey has begun for children who will start school in September, 2017. Families of children born in 2013 (Year 1, formerly Junior Kindergart...
The Kincardine District Secondary School Class of 2016 was urged to "follow your dreams and do what makes you happy. Fly through the turbulence. Be phenomenal or be forgotten. But never forget, you were once a Knight." That was part of the valedictorian speech by Neel Patel, ...
It's that time of year again. Kinetic Knights Robotics, FRC Team 781, part of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) organization, is recruiting new members. If you like any of the following, you should join the Kinetic Knights: Digital ...
Congratulations to the 2016-17 Ripley-Huron Fall Fair ambassador, Bethany Wilken. Other fall fair results are as follows: Arena Volunteer – Barb Kester Grounds Volunteer – Jean MacDonald Student Volunteer – Kali Moir Count the Plates – Zac...
After 26 years in business, Gail and Roger Farrell are closing Homefront Acres, the apple orchard on Highway 21, south of Pine River. "We want to travel and spend time with our grandchildren," said Gail, after helping a customer with her order. "You're really tied to...
It was a chilly Saturday morning, as a long line-up of people waited in the sunshine and brisk breeze for the doors to open on the ever-popular Kountry Kitchen Bazaar, Saturday morning, at Pine River United Church. Once it opened, the bazaar was awash in a sea of customers, as people r...