Most people know the story about Bishop Isaac Stringer, the "bishop who ate his boots," while serving in the Yukon. But few know about his connection to the Kincardine area. Now, that story is being told in an extraordinary documentary, with a viewing set for Sunday, Jan. 15,...
Paul Lajeunesse (above right, with Terry Weber) of Kincardine is the new cemetery manager for the Municipality of Kincardine. The 45-year-old married father of three, took over from long-time cemetery manager Terry Weber who retired at the end of October. A parks employee for the pa...
A good crowd turned out to raise a toast to 2017, at the Kincardine Legion's annual New Year's Levee, Sunday afternoon. President Mary Farrell welcomed everyone, and the assembly toasted the Queen and the Fallen Comrades, and then Zone C-1 Commander Eric Ross of Brussels brough...
The Kincardine Bantam Kinucks made it to the championship final at the Kincardine Regional Silver Stick tournament, but lost to Twin Centres, 5-1, to end the week-long event as finalists. In front of a good crowd at the Davidson Centre Friday night, the Bantams came out determined, but...
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is acknowledging, with thanks, the help from local veterinary clinics to support increased tick surveillance related to Lyme disease. In the past, knowledge of the local tick population came as a result of ticks removed exclusively from humans. This year, wor...
Happy New Year to all the faithful readers, advertisers and supporters of the Kincardine Record and to all our family, friends and neighbours! Wishing you all good health and prosperity in 2017! Liz Dadson editor Kincardine Record
Kincardine area residents were busy Saturday morning, digging out from under an extensive amount of snowfall overnight. While the temperature was warm at about zero Celsius, the snow continued through the day and began to turn to rain by the evening. The heavy, wet snow was a treat ...
The inaugural Christmas Day community meal saw 63 people served in the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church hall in Kincardine. The purpose of the afternoon meal was to welcome anyone who would be alone on Christmas Day, to enjoy a homemade turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, free o...
The Kincardine area enjoyed another blast of winter Friday as heavy snow and high wind stormed through, leaving slippery roads in their wake. All roads remained open but it was tough for motorists as snow squalls continued into Friday night. The heavy snow and squalls are expected to c...
IMPAIRED DRIVER STOPPED AT RIDE CHECK (WALKERTON, ON) – Dec. 23, at 4:35 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Yonge Street North in Walkerton, when a red Ford F150 pick-up truck was stopped. Officers noted that the driver had been drinking...
To the Editor: RE: "A glimpse at life in the fast-food lane" Great read, Liz, and truer words were never spoken. I received my real-life training pumping gas for a year when my first marriage broke up. Everyone should try the service experience. Wendy Cox Kin...
(NORTH HURON, ON) - A 28-year-old Wingham man has been identified as the driver killed in a two-vehicle crash on London Road (Highway 4), south of Belgrave, Friday afternoon. At approximately 12:30 p.m., the Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Departm...
In partnership with Leave The Pack Behind, the Grey Bruce Health Unit is promoting the six-week "wouldurather…" contest for young adults, aged 18-29. Participants have the chance to win grand prizes worth up to $5,000 with an early bird prize of $500 available for thos...
(NORTH HURON, ON) - Huron County OPP officers are on the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision on London Road (Highway 4), south of Belgrave. At approximately 12:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30, Huron OPP officers, Huron County Paramedic Services and firefighters from the North Huron...
The Family Dinner will be Sunday, Jan. 8, from 4:30-6 p.m. The meal consists of meat, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Cost is $14 each for adults, $10 each for children age 12 and under, $12 each for seniors (age 65-plus), and $44 for a family of four (two adults and two children under ...
PURPLE GROVE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Christmas meeting of the Purple Grove Women’s Institute was held at the home of Marilyn Reid. President Janet Rhody welcomed all the members and guests and Joyce Farrell read the Scripture. Acting-secretary Cheryl Bridge read the minutes ...
The $100-million Southern Bruce natural gas project has been delayed, but Kincardine should be connected by the fall of 2018. That's the word from EPCOR Utilities Inc. representatives and consultant Mark Rodger of Borden Ladner Gervais, who provided an update to Kincardine council ...
To the Editor: RE: "More congratulations for the Kincardine Record's second anniversary" Congratulations to you, Liz, on the second anniversary of your wonderful newsy paper. You always have up-to-date information, and are visible at every function happening. ...
Q: I slipped on the ice yesterday, fell, and wound up, surprisingly, with a broken bone. Can men have osteoporosis too? A: Osteoporosis has long been thought of as a “female disease” and is, therefore, often ignored in males until things take a dramatic turn for the worse. ...
After a fierce blast of winter, the Kincardine area enjoyed warmer weather over Christmas, with a balmy, foggy Boxing Day. The change in temperature created a bit of fog, as the warm air hit the drifts of snow. The melting snow and a heavy rain caused extensive flooding in the fields a...
Christopher Pennington is not only the honourary chairman of the Goderich Kidney Walk, he and his team also raised more than $8,000 for the cause. The 12-year-old son of Cathy Pennington of Kincardine and Mark Pennington of Brussels, Christopher was third in pledges at the inaugural Go...
The season of giving continues, with more outpouring of financial support for local groups and organizations. The Society of Energy Professionals donated $5,000 to the Kincardine Legion toward its $40,000 project to install a new heating and cooling system at Branch 183. CRG Energy ...
Kincardine Guiding has had a busy fall session, with camp, enrolment, singing at Trillium Court, meeting with Ronald McDonald, and wrapping up with a Christmas party. The Brownies and Guides and their leaders, Alicia Noakes, Mary Ritter and Liz Dadson, held their fall camp at Camp Klah...
Members of the Huron Shores Hospice steering committee have found the community response to plans for a hospice in the Kincardine area, to be gratifying. Community Foundation of Grey Bruce has provided a substantial grant and the Municipality of Kincardine has pledged $5,000 for 2016 a...
As the holiday season continues, the Grey Bruce Health Unit hopes you’ll Rethink Your Drinking. Almost 25 per cent of Grey-Bruce residents, age 12 and over, are heavy drinkers, defined as having five or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion, once per month or more. Rethink Your D...
Rae Evans Johnson of Ripley died Dec. 22, 2016, at the Kincardine hospital, at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Betty (Noble) for 53 years. Rae was born in Uxbridge, Ontario, May 17, 1937, the son of Sadie (Evans) and Jack Johnson. Dear dad of Lisa (Andrew) Gardiner of C...
Merry Christmas to all the faithful readers of the Kincardine Record, and to our many family and friends. Have a wonderful Christmas Day and stay tuned for more news, sports, editorials and more on Kincardine's only locally-owned and locally-operated on-line news source. Liz Dad...
"Winter Morning" by Clarence Gagnon 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 with auxiliary past-president Ginny Ross, as well as to the right and below. Born in Montr...
Bruce Power is celebrating another successful year of producing 30 per cent of Ontario’s electricity at 30 per cent less than the residential price of power. The year’s achievements literally began Jan. 1, when the company’s long-term agreement with the Independent El...
Elections for chairman and vice-chairman of the Bluewater District School Board were held as part of the initial meeting of the board, Tuesday, Dec. 20. Ron Motz (right), trustee for the Municipality of West Grey/Town of Hanover, was acclaimed as chairman for a third term. “I ...
Students and teachers showcased their talent, energy and true Christmas spirit at the annual holiday assembly held Friday morning at Kincardine District Secondary School. The show featured band music, drama, singing and dancing, and the ever-popular "The 12 Days of Christmas,"...
New Year's Day, the Legion will be hosting its annual levee. Doors open at Noon and the toasts will be at 1 p.m., followed by a light lunch. Everyone is welcome. Some dates to mark on your calendar for January: Family Dinner, Sunday, Jan. 8, from 4:30-6 p.m. The meal consists of...
What started out as a Grade 10 religion summative, turned into something much larger for Avery Cleminson, a student at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton. She began her final project with a mission to create awareness and donate some proceeds to Wes for Youth. With a personal goal o...
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Let’s welcome in 2017! LIONS NEWS The Tiverton and District Lions thank the community for the generosity and support during their Christmas Hamper program. This year, you helped in making a better C...
The 1st Lucknow Scouts celebrated 100 years of Cubs by giving back to the local community. Members of the Scout troop and their leaders donated food and hygiene products to the Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey, making the presentation Sunday afternoon at the women's shelter...
Rae Evans Johnson of Ripley died Dec. 22, 2016, at the Kincardine hospital, at the age of 79. He was the beloved husband of Betty (Noble) for 53 years. Rae was born in Uxbridge, Ontario, May 17, 1937, the son of Sadie (Evans) and Jack Johnson. Dear dad of Lisa (Andrew) Gardiner of C...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - Investigators with the Huron County OPP Crime Unit have a mystery on their hands and they are hopeful someone, somewhere, can help them solve it. Oct. 15, a man's body was found on the beach along the shores of Lake Huron, just north of Port...
James “Jim” Pannell of Kincardine died peacefully at his home, following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Linda Pannell. Dear father of Deborah Pannell (Wayne Burke) and Melissa (Anthony) Matt...
The Kincardine Nicol Insurance Bulldogs of the Provincial Junior Hockey League, are in third place out of seven teams in the Pollock Division, behind second-place Mitchell and first-place Walkerton. After splitting games on the weekend, their record is five wins, eight losses and two ties...
It was rather a formal affair, as the 183 Typhoon Squadron, Kincardine Air Cadets, wore bow ties with their uniforms for the annual Christmas Mess Dinner, held at the Kincardine Legion, Monday night. About 60 cadets, officers, family and friends gathered for the meal, with commanding o...