Community Foundation Grey Bruce has announced that executive director Aly Boltman (R) is moving on. The board of directors recently received the news that Boltman has decided to take a position with another non-profit and will be leaving her position, effective Feb. 12. &ldqu...
A proposed 19-unit residential development, west of the Willow West subdivision, has been rejected by Kincardine council. In planning advisory committee last night (Jan. 20), Bruce County planner Mollie Kuchma gave her planning report regarding a zoning bylaw amendment applicat...
The Kincardine Lions Club has presented two donations to the Kincardine Food Bank. The first was a cheque for $1,200 which is the club's annual donation to help outfit the food bank’s “Grub Tubs” in the local schools, a program the Lions adopted several years ago....
Thirteen members and one guest met for the January meeting of the Reid's Corners Women's Institute. The guest speaker was Diane Reid who spoke about the importance of good foot care. She shared some practical ways of looking after our feet. Roll Call was to show your f...
John A. Matheson of Kincardine Township, died at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. He was 91. Beloved husband of Eileen Matheson (née Peterbaugh) of Kincardine Township. Dear father of Allan (Sandy) of Kincardine, Murdock of Kincardine Township, Charlie (Darlen...
A $116-million planned maintenance and inspection program is under way on Unit 8 at the Bruce B nuclear generating station, part of the Bruce Nuclear site, operated by Bruce Power, in the Municipality of Kincardine. The 822-megawatt unit was removed from service Jan. 15 after...
POLICE INVESTIGATING BREAK-IN (BRUCE TWP, ON) – Jan. 14, at 4:29 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break, enter and theft at a seasonal property along Jordan Road in Bruce Township. Sometime between 3 p.m. Jan. 6, and 4 p.m. Jan. 14, outb...
Just as people in the Kincardine area were finally clearing away the snow from last week's storm, another major snowstorm hit Sunday night. Blizzard conditions paralyzed the region, with the South Bruce OPP closing Highway 21 from Amberley to Port Elgin, at 8:10 p.m., due to blowin...
Our sympathy is sent to Joyce Courtney and her family on the death of her husband, Elmer. An indication of the high esteem in which they are held, was the packed church and overflow crowd at the funeral on Sunday. Not much phases a rural community – when the hydro went off during th...
POLICE INVESTIGATING BREAK-IN (KINCARDINE TWP, ON) – Jan. 16, at 8:41 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-in at a residence in the 5900 block of Highway 9 in Kincardine Township. Sometime between 3 p.m. Jan. 10, and 8:30 a.m. Jan. 16, the hom...
About 130 people enjoyed a tribute to the Scottish Bard, at the annual Robbie Burns Night, sponsored by the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band, Saturday evening, at the Kincardine Legion. Piper Jennifer Farrell played the Piper's Welcome, followed by a welcome from pipe band vice-presid...
A group of talented skaters from the Ripley-Huron Skating Club attended the Mount Forest High Test Day, Sunday, and came home with the following achievements: Annie Leppington passed her Senior Silver Blues Meghan Johnson passed her Gold Argentine Tango Bethany Wilken pa...
Q: I occasionally find that my eye twitches uncontrollably. Is this something I should be concerned about? A: Eyelid twitches, spasms and tics are relatively common occurrences for most of us and should not cause undue concern. The symptoms of this involuntary muscle contrac...
The Grey Bruce Health Unit has announced the return of the wouldurather… contest for 2016. Aimed at assisting young people to quit smoking, reduce their smoking, or just stay smoke-free returns for 2016, the contest offers a chance to win one of eight cash prizes of up to $2,500. ...
Concerned residents of the Willow West subdivision in Kincardine, are rejecting a proposal for a 19-unit housing development at the corner of Kincardine Avenue and Fraser Drive - the only entrance to the subdivision. The proposal comes to Kincardine's planning advisory committee We...
Activities at the Kincardine Legion continue throughout the snowy winter months. Friday, Jan. 22, is a busy day. At 7 p.m., musicians and spectators are invited to our Kitchen Party jam session. Meanwhile there is a Euchre beginning at 7:15 pm., and also our famous Trivia Night in the ...
Former Huron-Bruce federal Liberal candidate Allan Thompson has been asked by the federal Liberal party to set up and chair a task force, “Project Rural,” beginning a major program of research and outreach in rural ridings. Full details of the task force’s com...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is warning the public of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tax scam, following reports from residents in the Municipality of Kincardine and the Municipality of Brockton. In this scam, a phone call or letter is received from th...
FAMILY LITERACY DAY IN TIVERTON Come and celebrate Family Literacy Day at the Tiverton Library, Friday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. We'll be hosting a Family Storybook Trail with the Ontario Early Years Centre. Tiverton Agricultural Society News The Tiverton Agr...
NOW HIRING – OPP STUDENT MARINE ASSISTANTS (HURON COUNTY, ON) – If you are a student looking for an awesome summer job, look no further, the OPP has the job for you. The Huron County OPP detachment is once again hiring two students to work with the OPP ...
Q: What’s a normal heart rate? A: The term heart rate refers to the number of times your heart beats in a minute. It varies widely from person-to-person and within an individual, depending on the level of exertion at that particular moment. A normal resting heart rate ...
The flu has arrived in the Grey Bruce region. Thursday, the Grey Bruce Health Unit received laboratory test results confirming Influenza A in a resident of southern Grey County. This is the first confirmed case of influenza (flu) in Grey Bruce this season. Health care providers in the ...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) are working together to deliver new programming that targets soil health and water quality as part of the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative’s Education and Outreach p...
A pick-up truck went off the roadway, knocking out a hydro pole and causing a power outage, along Durham Street, between Kincardine District Secondary School and the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, Thursday afternoon. The accident happened around noon and that section of road was closed...
A long-time farmer and businessman in the Ripley area, James "Elmer" Courtney, died Jan. 13, 2016, at the Kincardine hospital, in his 89th year. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Elliott) for more than 65 years. Elmer was the only child born Dec. 18, 1927, to Mary (MacL...
Kincardine District Secondary School is welcoming Grade 8 students and parents/guardians to learn about program options, career pathways and the vibrant school spirit, at the annual information night Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 7-9 p.m., at the school. KDSS is one of 11 secondary schools ...
Kincardine could be welcoming two refugee families by this spring. That's the word from refugee committee spokesman Andy Burgess during his presentation to Kincardine council last night (Jan. 13). Burgess was joined by committee treasurer Carole Enright, volunteer co-ordinator J...
At Grey Bruce Farmers' Week, Tuesday, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson pledged to keep pushing Ontario minister for the environment and climate change Glen Murray, to rethink the provincial government's ban on neonicotinoids in light of new evidence published last week by H...
THIEVES CAUGHT IN THE ACT (ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A man and woman remain in custody following a foot pursuit that took place last week near Kintail. At about 10:15 a.m. Jan. 7, Huron County OPP officers responded to a call of a break-and-enter in progress at...
A prestigious competition has named Bruce Power one of Canada’s top employers for young people for the fifth year in a row. The award, which is part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, recognized Bruce Power for its focus on young employees through the on-sit...
Following Tuesday's blizzard which closed highways in the Kincardine area, the roads were all re-opened by Wednesday at noon. This meant a day off for students who take the bus to school, as all buses were cancelled. South Bruce OPP reported that by 6 a.m. Wednesday, Highway 9 f...
It seems as if Old Man Winter is making up for his absence in November and December. The Kincardine area was hit with a major snowstorm Tuesday, beginning with heavy snow in the morning, followed by high wind in the afternoon, causing blowing and drifting snow which resulted in the fir...
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the annual community achievement awards. Individuals, businesses, groups and organizations are welcome to nominate, and be nominated, for the following awards: Enbridge Quality of Life Award - presented...
Bruce Power applauds Monday’s announcement by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) that it will move forward with the refurbishment program at the Darlington nuclear station, and will continue to optimize the role that the Pickering nuclear station plays in Ontario’s electricity sys...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson says the Liberal government must rein in the lavish spending by the Ontario Tire Stewardship. Monday, at Queen's Park, the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) critic for the environment and Cap-and-Trade said the Liberals have once again proven that ...
Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson was thrilled to present outstanding citizen awards to 13 remarkable recipients at the New Year's Levee held Wednesday night at the Teeswater Town Hall. A capacity crowd filled the auditorium as people from Kincardine to Walkerton and Ripley to Bayfield...
The Kinetic Knights Robotics Team 781 is ready to throw down the gauntlet and defend the castle in the Stronghold challenge, presented by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), during the kick-off, Saturday morning at the Lake Huron Learning Centre. Team mem...
Hope everyone had a Happy New Year – our best wishes to all our readers. It has been brought to our attention that maybe the Purple Grove news and other related columns were really the beginning of the first "Facebook" in our area. Must say they are catching u...
DRIVERS NEED TO ADJUST TO THE WINTER WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS (HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County OPP officers are once again reminding motorists to always drive according to weather and road conditions. Over the past 24 hours, officers have responded to several collisi...
Residents of Kincardine and area woke up to spring, Sunday morning, but by the afternoon, winter had returned with a vengeance. A major snowstorm hit, bringing high wind, heavy snowfall, and colder temperatures. With the windchill, it felt more like minus 16 degrees Celsius. The sno...