“Taylor Swift – 1989 Album Cover with Gold LP” is the next print in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre - Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary's Art/Easel Program fund-raiser. On display at Sobeys Kincardine, this fully-licensed print feature the album cover photo for Swi...
Bruce County council had a first look at the draft 2025 capital and operating budget, Thursday, which includes a 6.81-per-cent tax-rate increase. This budget is an important step to realizing the vision set out in the 2023-26 county strategic plan, the Indigenous Reconciliation Framewo...
(ORILLIA, ON) - As the OPP prepares for busy highways and roads during the Thanksgiving long weekend, it notes that 296 people will not have the option to join family and friends this year. This figure represents the number of people killed in collisions on OPP-patrolled...
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) made a joint presentation to Kincardine council at the meeting Wednesday night (Oct. 9). Isabelle Turcotte of the IAAC and Doug Wylie of the CNSC provided an overview of the federal impact a...
Q: A week after fully recovering from COVID-19, I am under the weather once again and tested positive with a rapid antigen test. Is this possible? A: It sounds as if you are describing a SARS-CoV-2, better known as COVID-19 rebound infection. Basically, it is a recurrence of the infec...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary has announced a delicious new fund-raiser. The auxiliary has partnered with Epicure to sell “The Weeknight Dinner Collection,” an assortment of easy meal solutions that help you know what’s for d...
Kincardine District Senior School's Grade 12 graduating class of 2024 will be honoured Friday, Oct.11, during Commencement Exercises which begin at 8 p.m., at the school. Besides words of welcome and the presentation of awards, the ceremony will include the students receiving their...
Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, is welcoming everyone to the 106th “Ringing of the Peace Bell,” Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., at the church. During the First World War, from 1914-18, Canada sent 650,000 of its finest soldiers to fight for God and Country - 61,000 never returned ...
(BROCKTON, ON) - Sept. 6, at 7:14 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a break-and-enter at a residence along Bruce County Road 4 in Brockton. Oct. 9, as a result of the investigation, the South Bruce OPP arrested and charged one individual with numerous offences. C...
Local organizations have been busy over the past couple of weeks, presenting donations and completing a roadside clean-up. Oct. 1, representatives of Kincardine Pride presented a donation of $1,000 to the Kincardine Lions All-Wheel Park project, in appreciation of the Lions Club’...
This year’s Tiverton Fall Fair saw warm, sunny weather as people gathered for the many events and activities on the weekend, under the theme, “Pumpkin Kisses and Autumn Wishes.” The fair was officially opened Friday night, with Hayden Trapp and Loretta Miller winning ...
Bruce Power and its supplier partners have made a $20,000 donation to Childcan which prioritizes childhood cancer care, funds innovative research, and expands family supports. “With childhood cancer on the rise, it’s important that we do what we can to help Childcan fulfill...
The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) welcomes the Municipal Innovation Council as its newest Friend of NII, agreeing to work together to drive projects and programs for the broad benefit of the region’s local communities. This new strategic collaboration agreement will help the...
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Oct. 4, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE checkpoint in Paisley. At 10:23 p.m., police stopped a vehicle to check the sobriety of the driver. As a result of the investigation, Joseph O'BRIEN, 35, of the Municipality of Arran-Elder...
A very successful community shoreline clean-up at Station Beach in Kincardine, organized by Andrew Evans and the Huron Fringe Field Naturalists, took place Sunday afternoon. Members of the local naturalists club were joined by Kincardine Lions, students and members of the public. In to...
Judy Beddoe (right) enjoys putting the vibrant colours of nature onto canvas, producing some amazing results. Her acrylic paintings are on display, as the guest artist for the month of October, at the Victoria Park Gallery in downtown Kincardine. Beddoe was raised on farms, first in...
The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has announced that its administrative office in Formosa has been closed due to a lightning strike that occurred Sunday (Oct. 6). The building was vacant at the time of the lightning strike, and everyone is safe. There was no fire resulti...
Preston McLean Hammond of Kincardine, died Oct. 3, 2024, in Guelph, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born July 7, 1948, in Kitchener-Waterloo, he was the beloved son of Anita (née Bauer) and Grant Hammond, who predeceased him. Survived by his sons, Michael (La...
The Bervie Women’s Institute met at the Bervie United Church, Wednesday. President Bev Berndt led in the usual openings – O Canada, the Opening Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Twelve members answered the Roll Call which was, “What would you miss most if you lost your he...
In October, celebrate Canadian Library Month and Ontario Public Library Week with the Bruce County Public Library. Library Week runs Oct. 20-26, and this year’s theme is “Libraries for Life.” The public library will showcase services and products it offers that sup...
We often avoid planning for the inevitable. But by not preparing for the end of life, we leave our families with difficult decisions. Imagine your loved ones having to guess what your wishes might be during a stressful and emotional time? This could create unnecessary stress and, in some...
The Huron Fringe Field Naturalists launched their 40th season of meetings, speakers and outings. Sept. 24, at the Point Clark Community Centre. The club has enjoyed strong membership in recent years and welcomed a dozen new members. President Christine Roberts encouraged newcomers to t...
Kenneth “Ken” King of Kincardine died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sept. 28, 2024, at the age of 83. Ken was born June 16, 1941, and from a young age, he was destined for a life of purpose. At just 17, he made the brave decision to serve his country by joining the ...
The Four County Labour Market Planning Board has launched its 2024-25 EmployerOne Survey and invites all businesses in Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties to complete the survey. “Without local data, we can’t support and plan for the resources needed to support our local ...
Rose “Marion” Smith of Kincardine died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Trillium Court Seniors’ Community. She was 92. Born in Campbellford, June 15, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William Craighead Wallace and Ester Elizabeth Wallace. Predeceased by her brothers,...
The first-ever Clean Energy Frontier Conference brought together industry leaders, local experts and community partners for two days of insightful presentations and networking. It also saw the announcement of the new Bruce Power Nexus Research Centre. Hosted by the Nuclear Innovation I...
Drop-in at the Bridge is hosting a Country Harvest dinner, dance and auction, Saturday evening, Oct. 19, at the Underwood Community Centre. Dust off your boots and cowboy hats because this is set to be the event of the year! Organizers have created an unforgettable evening packed with ...
The 2nd Kincardine Scout Troop held its first annual food drive, Monday, Sept. 30, at Sobeys Kincardine. More than 90 pre-made food bags were sold and nearly $600 in cash was collected for the Kincardine Food Bank. Appreciation goes out to the Kincardine community for supporting thi...
Heinz Robert Mueller of Walkerton, formerly of Kincardine, died Oct. 3, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton. He was 70. He will be missed by his loving wife, Katie (nee Jansen); beloved son, Robert (Bianca) of Fort Erie; and daughter...
Congratulations to our 2024-25 ambassador, Brianna Pointon-Yungblut, and junior ambassador, Maria Morais; as well as Prince of the Fair, Brayden VanDyke, and Princess of the Fair, Darby Collins Arena Volunteer – Connie Hutchison Grounds Volunteer – Mary Beth Kerr Student ...
A good crowd of people turned out for the come-and-go open house regarding a hybrid concept for Victoria Park in downtown Kincardine. Held Tuesday night (Oct. 1), in the Miller Insurance Room at the Davidson Centre, the event was hosted by the Municipality of Kincardine and its consult...
Theresa Ivall won $1,307 in the Catch the Ace draw this week. She chose Envelope No. 44 which contained the Six of Spades. Hopefully, we can push the jackpot up over $17,000 for next week’s draw. We had a good variety of winners at the Saturday Meat Draw, with no double-dippers. ...
Nancy Christine McNamee (née Hoffman) of Kincardine, died peacefully, with family by her side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the age of 71. Beloved wife of James “Jimmy” McNamee. Loving mother of John Ross of Fort Sas...
(LONDON, ON) - Members of the of the West Region OPP issued more than 750 charges during the Drive Smart - Keep it Safe traffic safety campaign, which ran throughout southwestern Ontario. From Sept. 23-29, officers stopped 1,967 vehicles. Of those, 26 were for stunt-driving. Dr...
The sixth annual Kincardine 7K Trail Run drew 232 racers for the event, held Saturday, Sept. 21, at Station Beach and throughout the trail system. Organized by Victoria Clarke and her husband, Fraser, and for the first time this year, their son, Maverick, the race is in support of the ...
The Ripley-Huron Fall Fair saw 18 entries in the category for junior decorated food bank basket. Co-ordinator Kathleen Ackert says this is the most entries since the special class was added to the fair eight years ago. The category is open to youth up to 18 years of age, and require...
(GODERICH, ON) - Oct. 22, 1967, the Huron County OPP received a missing person's report involving two men who had departed for a fishing excursion from the Port of Goderich and were never seen again. Neil WORMSBECKER and Hank Englebertus HALFF, were ages 29 and 30, respectivel...
Enbridge has opened its new office in the back of the Vestas building, at 457 Sideroad 30, just off Bruce County Road 20, northeast of Tiverton. The official ribbon-cutting was held Thursday afternoon, with employees of Enbridge and Vestas, as well as numerous dignitaries, gathering fo...
Well done, Ripley Agricultural Society, on another amazing fair! Lots of people were home and visiting with family and friends over the weekend and there were lots of events and great music for everyone to enjoy! Thank you, especially, to the executive and directors, the many volunteers, ...
The Bruce County Emergency Management Program has launched an updated Bruce County Emergency Response Plan. While Bruce County is a safe place to live, work and play, emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. The county, through its Emergency Management Program, is responsible f...