Sunday evening was cold and clear for the Christmas Celebration in Ripley, complete with the Parade of Lights, along Queen and Huron Streets in the village's downtown. A good crowd turned out to watch the parade, followed by the children visiting with Santa Claus in the Ripley-Huro...
Top golfer and coach Taylor Schmidt is returning home to Kincardine after she and her husband, Charles Candler, purchased Ainsdale Golf Course, just south of Kincardine on Highway 21. "We are totally thrilled for this new opportunity and adventure," said Taylor, via Facebook,...
Christmas season is upon us and everyone is enjoying the Santa Claus Parades and other performances. Lucknow ‘s Parade and Festival of Lights was enjoyed by many in spite of the pouring rain and cold Friday evening, and Ripley’s was Sunday evening with a good crowd to enjoy al...
Q: Antibiotics have been readily prescribed for many years. Is there anything new to say about them these days? A: Antibiotics are among the most-commonly prescribed drugs in Canada, particularly during the fall and winter, and yet we rarely hear them discussed relative to some of the ...
It was a night for umbrellas and mittens, as the Lucknow Santa Claus Parade marched down the village's main street amid the cold temperature and the pouring rain. The parade featured about 20 floats, including businesses and organizations, as well as the Lucknow Central Public Scho...
The Kincardine Community Singers are in the final rehearsals for their Christmas concert, "Christmas on Broadway," which runs Dec. 10-11, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine. While the theme is "Christmas on Broadway," the choir, under the direction of Patt Lowr...
HAWK Theatre has taken on an ambitious production, "The Wizard of Oz," which features almost 30 youth and opens Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the Lucknow Town Hall Theatre. Directed by Mackenzie Carruthers, with assistant director Nikki Marion-McMahon, 14, of Amberley, t...
The Kincardine District Secondary School junior boys volleyball team travelled to Waterford, Nov. 17, and brought home silver from the CWOSSA ‘A’ championship. The Knights played their best volleyball of the season, winning all three pool-play matches, defeating Valle...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – A blast of wintry-like weather that returned to Huron County last weekend was problematic for a number of drivers. The gusting winds and snowy/ice-covered roadways played contributing factors in several collisions investigated by officers from the Huron County O...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary held its Christmas meeting, Wednesday, at the Best Western Plus Governor's Inn, with a delicious traditional Christmas lunch buffet. There was a great turn-out of members and gift shop volunteers, along with special...
This is the 20th anniversary of the Kincardine District Secondary School Christmas Knights annual food and toy drive! Saturday, Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. to Noon, about 120 KDSS students will be going door-to-door in the Town of Kincardine, collecting new toys and non-perishable food items....
The Municipalities of Kincardine, Huron-Kinloss and Arran-Elderslie have made history by pushing the boundaries of how natural gas can be expanded to reach more citizens in Ontario. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has recognized that access to natural gas can significantly reduce energy...
Thank you to all who came out for the St. Andrews Park Christmas Tree-Lighting, Saturday, Nov. 19. It was again a great success even if there was no snow. See you again next year! TIVERTON AND DISTRICT LIONS CLUB The Tiverton and District Lions will be distributing Christmas Hampers...
(BROCKTON, ON) – Nov. 22, at 1:15 p.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Sideroad 5 South in Brant Township, stopped a silver Mercedes CLK. The officer determined that the Mercedes was stolen property, and the three occupants were placed under arrested without incident. ...
Mildred Griffith of Kincardine turned 90 years old this year and all the money donated at her birthday party has been given to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation in support of the Kincardine hospital. Foundation co-ordinator Diane Baldwin (above left, with Griffith), a...
The next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser is "White Pine" by A.J. Casson (above with auxiliary treasurer Wilma Manary, at right and below). It is located in the lobby at the hospital. Casson arrive...
The Ontario government has left a lot of questions unanswered for too long, surrounding several critical aspects of its Cap-and-Trade Scheme, and with the first compliance period approaching, the Liberals owe it to Ontarians to lay all the cards on the table, says Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Tho...
(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The temperature is starting to drop which means that winter will soon be arriving in Bruce County. High wind, combined with heavy snowfall, causes serious visibility issues for drivers along the Lake Huron shoreline. Each winter, Bruce County resi...
The federal government's new infrastructure funding is an insult to rural Canada, says Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb. Nov. 4, during its fiscal update, the Liberals announced new infrastructure funding and proposed changes to previously-announced infrastructure spending in Budget 2016. ...
The Kincardine Theatre Guild's production of "Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat" is so beautifully done, it's a feast for the eyes and ears from the opening chords to the brilliant final note. The show opened Thursday night, Nov. 17, to a packed house and received...
You have one more week to submit photos for the "Where's Liz?" contest which ends next Wednesday, Nov. 30. This past week, Kincardine Record reporter/editor Liz Dadson was seen at the Ripley Horticultural Society's Christmas luncheon with her "bib sister," T...
New Year’s Eve will soon be here which means tickets are on sale for the annual Legion New Year’s Eve Dance. Tickets are available at the Legion bar, Jerome Flowers, and Harbour Rose Boutique. The cost is $35 per person which includes dancing to DJ Ryan Berry, party favours, m...
SOUTH BRUCE OPP SEEKING WANTED MAN (SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - Members of the South Bruce OPP and the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit are attempting to locate a wanted man. Twenty-four-year-old Shawn OEHRING (right) of Hanover is described as a white male, 5’ 7” tall, weigh...
Anne MacInnes of Ripley has received the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, presented at the Huron-Kinloss council meeting Monday night (Nov. 21). Mayor Mitch Twolan (above left, with MacInnes) congratulated her and read her award commendation from governor general David Johnston: ...
Nine members of the Ripley Horticultural Society's junior club joined their leaders for some Christmas fun - making wreaths and cookies - at the home of Tryntje Eisen, Saturday morning. Eisen and fellow leader Linda Jaynes taught the club how to make a wreath out of a wire hanger, ...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County OPP officers. including members of the Huron OPP Property Crimes Unit, are investigating a break, enter and theft that took place last week in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. Sometime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Nov. 17, someone for...
Gary Holden O’Neil of Inverhuron died at his home, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in his 87th year. He was born on the O’Neil homestead in Oldcastle, Ontario, Oct. 20, 1930, to Clyde and Mildred (née Holden) O'Neil. An eternal optimist, Gary was referred to by many as...
(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – The Huron County OPP has charged four Huron County residents with a number of criminal offences, following their arrest on the weekend. Sunday, Nov. 20, at about 12:30 p.m., a Huron OPP officer spotted a stolen Ford F-250 pick-up truck backing out of a co...
A great crowd flooded downtown Kincardine, Friday night, enjoying the warm, windy weather and the activities of Hometown Christmas, the official kick-off to the holiday shopping season. There was a long line-up to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and another lengthy line-up to go for a...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson questioned Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne, Monday morning, on the province's 2015 accommodation review which has led to school closures across the province. "There is a troubling pattern with this government ignoring community autonomy,"...
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Nov. 20-26, is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week in Ontario. This is an opportunity to remind youth and parents of the potential dangers of bullying and to learn more about its effect on student learning an...
What a beautiful week of great weather we’ve had; looks as if lots of folks got some Christmas decorating done before reality set in on Saturday with the arrival of snow! Don’t forget to clean off your vehicle before heading out on the roads; be able to see and be seen! Drive ...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Last year, the OPP investigated 65 road collisions in which a drug-impaired driver was found to be the primary cause of the crash. So far, this year, the same factor was behind 59 such collisions on OPP-patrolled roads. Tragically, 35 people have die...
Santa Claus stopped in for a quick visit at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine hospital auxiliary boutique, Friday morning. He had a difficult time greeting people as there was such a large crowd at this popular annual event, held Friday and Saturday at the hospital. Th...
The Ripley Christmas Store is officially open for the holiday season. Located on the southwest corner of Huron and Queen Streets in downtown Ripley (former Village Flower Shop), the store opened Monday, Nov. 14, and will remain open until Dec. 24. The hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 a...
The South Bruce branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario (RWTO) has donated $450 to the Our Kids Foundation in support of children who are living with their families while in the care of Child and Family Services in Bruce and Grey counties. The presentation was made Thursday aft...
Q: What is the recommended treatment for cluster headaches? A: Cluster headaches are often termed suicide headaches because of the severity of the pain they cause. These headaches most often are one-sided and occur near the eye, and may also cause a runny/stuffy nose, tearing and restl...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society held its annual Christmas potluck luncheon Wednesday at the Ripley Complex, with about 60 members and guests attending. Following the meal, there were a number of presentations. Courtney Bridge of RBC Royal Bank presented an award to Shi...
Trillium Court Seniors' Community of Kincardine hosted a Remembrance Day Poppies for Peace Art Exhibit and Sale Friday afternoon, Nov. 11. A good crowd turned out for the event which showcased paintings by local artists. Among these, were pieces by students of Bert deGraaf who teac...
The Kincardine area has experienced some weird, warm weather over the past week. While Remembrance Day was cold and windy, ever since, it's been more like late-summer weather. Friday night was very strange, with a warm breeze and a high of 18 degrees Celsius. But that is about t...