The Kincardine Airport was a busy place Thursday, as 46 landings were reported by airport manager Stephen Rouse, at the Trillium Aviators fly-in. Members of the group arrived from as far away as Kingston for this event. The aircraft included a wide range of home-builts and vintage plan...
Students at Kincardine District Senior School participated in the Owen Sound Juried Art Show in May, at which 150 pieces of art were submitted from students all across the Bluewater District School Board. KDSS took home three awards: Siennah Pye won the People's Choice Award, Sabri...
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Awareness Week runs May 31 to June 9, and is an excellent opportunity for Ontario ATV enthusiasts to educate themselves about what they can do to make every ride a safe and enjoyable one. The OPP is reporting a 125-per-cent inc...
Kincardine-area band, “21 and 9,” recently travelled to Bracebridge to compete in the finals of the “Ticket to Tall Pines” competition. The Tall Pines Festival runs in Muskoka, July 19-20. From more than 170 bands competing over the course of a month, the Kincar...
Happy Wedding Anniversary to Jim and Judy deBoer of Lucknow, and Happy Belated Birthday greetings to Marsha Farrell, Paul Murray, Cathy Cubberley and Crystal Ferguson! Congratulations to Elizabeth and Stosh Cubberley on the safe arrival of their son, Kasey! A little brother for Kendall...
Marsha Pauline Leggett (nee MacIntosh), former reeve of Tiverton and councillor for the Municipality of Kincardine, died peacefully, with her family by her side, Monday, May 27, 2024, at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of LeRoy Leggett. Loving mother o...
Johanna Fung (Correia) of Oshawa, formerly of Kincardine, died May 24, 2024, at the age of 77. Named after her grandmother who loved her dearly, Joanie was loved by all. She had been married to husband, Derek, for just over 50 years. Proud mother of Dominique, Elliott, and Daniel...
Douglas Fisher of Kincardine, devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, died peacefully, with his loving family at his side, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Belove...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” members arrived bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the May meeting, ready to dive into this month’s activities despite the wet weather. The meeting was held at the beautiful farm of leader Heather New...
“Taylor Swift Album Covers” 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 licensed print features all of her albums released, and a centre photo of her perfo...
I am back for another week. The Ace of Spades remains at large and everyone wants the jackpot to grow even larger. Congratulations to Cindy Gowland who won $8,837 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 4 which contained the Four of Diamonds. If she had caught the Ace of Spad...
The Bluewater District School Board has launched a survey to hear from members of the public in setting the future direction of the local education system. At the regular meeting of the Board, Tuesday, May 21, the board of trustees approved a motion to initiate the process of developin...
Sharon Louise MacDougall (nee West), beloved wife of the late Allan Lloyd MacDougall, died at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the age of 77. Born June 24, 1946, in Ashfield Township, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Jean West. ...
(HURON COUNTY, ON) - All available members of the Huron County OPP took part in Canada Road Safety Week, May 14-20, as part of the commitment to the Canada Road Safety Strategy 2025, promoting and enforcing laws around traffic safety during the annual Victoria Day long weekend traffi...
George Jones of Kincardine, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Kincardine Hospital, Saturday, May 25, 2024, in his 84th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Isabel Jones (nee Millar) for 55 years. Devoted father of Tracey (Andrew) and Gordon (Lianne). Mu...
Twenty-two residents and 25 family and team members supported each other, Wednesday, at the Brucelea Haven Long-Term Care home’s first Walk for Alzheimer’s in support of the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce. The Brucelea Haven residents’ council proudly created a donat...
William “Bill” Douglas Currie of Kincardine, died at Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton, Friday, May 24, 2024, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Myrna Currie (McDougall) for 51 years. Proud and loving father of Amy Sauve (Ryan) and Meghan Currie. Missed by his brother,...
Huron Shores Hospice is hosting a lecture, titled "From Self-Care to Self-Compassion," featuring esteemed palliative care consultant Rami Shami, June 4, from 1-3 p.m., at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine. This lecture offers an understanding on how to safeguard yourself from...
Vickilyn “Vicki” Elizabeth Dore of Kincardine, died peacefully at home, May 12, 2024, at the age of 65. Born June 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Donald and Mae (Wood) Dore. Vicki always felt very blessed to grow up within the loving community of Purple Grove. Vicki is...
The Ripley and District Lions Club held its third annual Golf for a Cause, Friday, May 24, at Ainsdale Golf Course. The event welcomed a full slate of golfers and a lot of wonderful supporters to make the day a great success. The club presented a cheque for $6,000 to Huron Shores Ho...
District 5 Probus director June Ayrhart was the guest speaker, as the Kincardine Probus Club celebrated its 30th anniversary Tuesday, May 21. Bill Turvill and John Cutting started the local club in 1994. Ayrhart explained a little bit of the history about Probus, stating that it beg...
Toni Pendergast (above) of Kincardine is $100,000 richer after winning with INSTANT GOLD PURSUIT (Game No. 2411). A lottery player for nearly 20 years, she plays a variety of games with OLG, but this is her first big win. “I scanned my ticket on the OL...
(LAKE HURON, ON) - Members of the South Bruce OPP Marine Unit will be out on area waterways this summer, answering calls, inspecting vessels, and encouraging safe operation. This past weekend, the unit was out patrolling the waters of Lake Huron. Saturday, May 25, the South Bru...
About 25 students at Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS) are in final rehearsals for the production of Disney's "Newsies, the Broadway Musical,” on stage at the Kincardine Arts Centre this weekend. The cast and crew (students in Grades 7-12) have been working on thi...
The Ripley and District Horticultural Society held a scaled-back Spring Flower Show, Wednesday evening, May 15, at the Ripley-Huron Legion. There were 11 exhibitors, with 28 entries in seven classes. Ann Finlayson outlined how to judge the flowers, which ranged from lilacs and tulip...
Murray and Sarah Lotton and their family welcomed a great crowd at the Farlot Farm open house held Saturday, May 11, at the farm gate facility, located at 1511 Concession 6 East, just southeast of Ripley. The Lottons and their sons, Jake, Noah and Curtis, operate the business, and Sam ...
Bruce Power and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) have announced the expansion of their partnership in the production and marketing of cancer-fighting medical isotopes, through an investment in new isotope infrastructure at the Bruce Power site. This partnership, named “Gamzook&rs...
The Bruce County line-painting contractor will be conducting operations on county roads from now until mid-June. Drivers are to obey all signage and warning signs to keep their vehicles clean and clear of all roadway paint. The county assumes no responsibility for paint damage claims f...
Everything from video calls to streaming your favourite entertainment is faster and easier in some areas of Bruce County now that Bruce Telecom has completed its most significant fibre optic cable installation in several years. The completion of this project, which began in 2023, means...
Kincardine artist Lambertus De Graaf is busy refreshing two murals at 764 Queen Street, in downtown Kincardine. Originally created in 2001 by artist Allen C. Hilgendorf, preparatory work began earlier this month, by De Graaf, to revitalize both the “Kincardine Harbour” and ...
POLICE ARREST IMPAIRED DRIVER AT WALKERTON RIDE CHECK (WALKERTON, ON) - May 19, at 2:09 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer arrested a driver while conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Durham Street in Walkerton. The driver was found to have been dri...
Q: I read that there have been increasing amounts of cannabis poisonings over the past few years, ever since cannabis became legal. Can you provide some insight as to why this would be the case? I was thinking of trying it but now I think I should just stay away from it. A: Cannabis po...
Well, folks, the Ace of Spades remains in play! Congratulations to Kasey Thomson of Sault Ste. Marie who won $7,649 in the Catch the Ace draw. She chose Envelope No. 44 which contained the Seven of Clubs. If she had caught the Ace of Spades, she would have taken home $152,187.50! Next wee...
A group of concerned parents is urging Kincardine council to reconsider its decision to no longer support the school resource officer. Jonathan Jones and Stephanie Cowan, representing the parent councils at St. Anthony’s School and Ecole Elgin Market Public School, respectively, ...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary held its annual Awards and Dessert meeting, Wednesday evening, at the Kincardine Curling Club. The desserts, as usual were plentiful and delicious. Ginny Ross and her committee of Bonnie Stark and Bessie Farrel...
We're glad that the long weekend was nice and people were out and about taking in the yard sales and starting the camping season! Guess it's time to be on the watch and checking for ticks on ourselves and out pets! It's also the Flower Moon this month, May 23. All our favou...
PORCH PIRATE ARRESTED IN KINCARDINE (KINCARDINE, ON) - May 20, at 3:45 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a theft at an address along Olde Victoria Street in Kincardine. The victim provided video surveillance to police which showed an individual approaching the ho...
There will be some new principals and vice-principals at Kincardine area schools, come September. The Bluewater District School Board has announced the following administrative placements, effective for the 2024-25 school year. Peter Jolliffe and Tanya O’Hanlon will take on th...
Grey Bruce Public Health is requesting the public’s help in locating the owner of a dog that was involved in a biting incident, Tuesday, May 21, in Kincardine. At about 7 p.m., a man was bitten at the Kincardine soccer field, by a tan Belgian Malinois which was being walked on a ...
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary has raised almost $4,000 through the Geranium Sale, held May 3-6, at the Canadian Tire store in Kincardine. Thanks to the generosity of the community, and John Satosek, owner/operator of the Canadian Tire in Kinca...