As organizers gear up for the sixth annual Lighthouse Blues Festival in Kincardine this summer, the event has received a distinctive boost from Festival and Events Ontario (FEO), recognizing it as one of the Top 100 festivals or events in Ontario for 2015. The Top 100 awards were giv...
The Penetangore Regional Economic Development (PREDC) board of directors has developed a new business plan for 2015 after the Municipality of Kincardine decided it wanted to bring economic development back under exclusive municipal responsibility. “While the municipality m...
Kincardine council is urging residents to be patient as the problem with frozen waterlines continues. In an update at the council meeting Wednesday night (March 11), chief administrative officer and public works manager Murray Clarke said that as of that morning, there were 125 frozen ...
It was unanimous as Kincardine council gave final approval to the 2015 budget Wednesday night (March 11). In a recorded vote, all members of council were in favour, with councillor Mike Leggett absent. The budget includes $23-million in operating expenses and $4.8-million in capital...
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) has stepped up to the plate to nurture new growth at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens in Ripley, with a commitment of $50,000 over two years. Funding is directed to hire a part-time staff person to develop the non-profit's volunteer and funding ac...
POLICE LOOKING FOR STOLEN SNOWMOBILE (CARRICK TWP, ON) – March 11, at 2:13 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a snowmobile theft from a residence in the 900 block of Huron-Bruce Road in Carrick Township. Sometime between 2:30 p.m. March 10, and 2 p.m. March...
Kincardine council is concerned that Westario Power is the only utility in the area that disconnects customers in the winter time. Council was responding to a report by Francesca Dobbyn, executive director of the United Way of Bruce Grey, in committee-of-the-whole last night (March 11)...
The seventh annual Wearable Art Fashion Show, "Invincible: Heroes versus Villains," takes place Thursday, March 26, at the London Music Hall. Organized by the Fashion Merchandising students of Fanshawe College in London, the show has a Kincardine connection. Ashlee Parsons...
(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – As the OPP gets ready to conduct public education and targeted enforcement for its annual Distracted-Driving Campaign, OPP collision data reveals that driver inattention was a causal factor in 12 of 51 fatal collisions, to date, this year. The ...
HELEN MARGARET ROBERTSON-KORF "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" -- Author unknown. It is with the deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Helen Robertson-Korf on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at the age of 95. Beloved wife o...
Kincardine water system users are urged to continue running their taps to prevent their waterlines from freezing. "Extremely cold temperatures, or fluctuations between warm and cold temperatures, can sometimes push frost to a depth that will freeze water services," said chief...
The Bluewater District School Board is once again seeking public input as part of the annual budget planning process. A public meeting, regarding the 2015-2016 budget, will be held at the board's education centre in Chesley, Tuesday, March 31, beginning at 6 p.m. Parents and s...
Despite sub-zero weather and winds gusting up to 70 km/h, construction crews have continued their work on the new TownePlace Suites Marriott Hotel, located east of Sobeys, in the Kincardine Business Park, just off Highway 21 Work began in the fall with site preparation, footings and fo...
Congratulations to Tobi and Dave Droppert on the birth of their daughter, Amber Megan Grace, born Feb. 24. Amber was the hit of the combined birthday party for John Farrell and Teresa Becker on Sunday. June and Earl Elliott of RVilla were glad to have some time with their new...
Q: Why am I suffering so much from my hot flashes and what can I do about it? A: Hot flashes are one of the symptoms that many women experience during menopause and post-menopause, as well as a side effect of certain medications. These hot flashes may last from several second...
Bruce Bowling Lanes in Kincardine is being rebuilt, following a devastating fire that caused extensive damage to the structure Sept. 1. last year. A property restoration company has been working at the bowling alley site at the corner of Broadway and Sutton Street, and Monday morning, ...
What began as a general update about the Inverhuron water and sewer project, turned into a debate between two engineers, at the Kincardine council meeting Wednesday night (March 4). Chief building official Michele Barr told council that the municipality applied for the Build Canada Fun...
The Kincardine Montgomery Ford Midget girls had a very busy past week with their two final provincial playdown games Tuesday and Wednesday, and the 34th annual Walter Gretzky tournament in Brantford on the weekend. Tuesday night, the team travelled to Ripley to play the Saugeen Shore...
Kincardine firefighters continue to be busy in 2015 with seven responses since March 1, says fire chief Kent Padfield. March 2, at 7:20 a.m., the fire department was dispatched to a chimney fire on Inverlyn Crescent in Kincardine. The fire was contained to the chimney and no da...
KINCARDINE PROGRAMS FOR THE ADULTS Movies at 2 p.m.: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, we will show a new release or popular movie, from 2-4 p.m. Come early, as seating is limited! Lug-A-Mug Book Club: Every second Tuesday of the month from...
Cash Bingo is held every Thursday at the Legion Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, we will celebrate ST. PATRICK’S DAY with a Sixteen Mega-Meat Draw, 50-50 draw and extra door prizes. D.J. Entertainment with “Dave Guse”...
Huron-Kinloss council has approved its 2015 budget with a tax-rate increase of 5.99-per-cent. Based on an average residential assessment of $243,373, this means an additional $78.24 for the municipal portion of the tax bill. Treasurer Jodi MacArthur presented the draft budget at the ge...
Following a closed session Wednesday night, Kincardine council appointed additional members of the public to various boards and committees within the municipality. Members of the Kincardine boards and committees include: Accessibility advisory - Bruce Edwards, Alvin Lamont, Ruth Mah...
The "Flood Waters and You" student safety program will once again be available to schools and interest groups in the Saugeen watershed (Bruce and Grey counties) this year. During the months of March and April, representatives from Saugeen Conservation, the OPP and S...
MARCH BREAK FUN AT BRUCE POWER VISITORS' CENTRE March Break - March 16-20 - Enjoy March Break Fun at the Bruce Power Visitors' Centre, exhibits and displays, film presentations, energy activities, prizes. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Free admission - children accompa...
The Kincardine and District Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the annual achievement awards, to be presented at a Gala Evening, Saturday, March 21, at the Best Western Plus Governor's Inn, Kincardine. Nominated for Bruce Power Citizen of the Year award, are George ...
Wednesday night, March 4, Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb and his staff hosted their first passport clinic of 2015 at the Kincardine Legion. The clinic had a great turn-out, assisting more than 130 constituents with their passport applications. Lobb will be hosting two more passport c...
The March meeting of the Purple Grove Women's Institute was held at Mary Anne Kukoly's home. All who were able to attend appreciated the presentation by Cindy Cartwright of Southampton. She spoke about her passion for hummingbirds, research and banding. Cindy's powerpoint p...
IMPAIRED DRIVER CAUGHT AT RIDE CHECK (RIPLEY, ON) – March 3, at 9:55 p.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting a RIDE check on Park Street in Ripley, when a white Ford F150 pick-up truck was stopped. Officers found that the driver had been drinking alc...
The South Bruce OPP is welcoming yet another interim detachment commander, as staff sergeant Mike Beatty takes over from inspector Wayne Thompson (Bruce Peninsula OPP) who had just taken over the post in November, 2014. A member of the OPP for 27 years, Beatty arrived in South Bruce, F...
The Kincardine Lions Club held its annual "Dinner Draw," Tuesday, March 3, with the following winners of $150 Gift Certificates to the named establishments: Hawgs Breath - Bob Richardson, Sauble Beach Gilley's Feed Lot - Ena Oskum, Bayfield Best Western Plu...
ARRESTS IN BREAK-AND-ENTER IN GODERICH (GODERICH, ON) - Two teenagers of Goderich are facing charges in connection to a recent break, enter and theft at the Betamarsh Incorporated administration office located on Waterloo Street South in Goderich. Huron County OP...
Kincardine council has agreed to grant some cost relief to water users who are running their taps in order to keep their water pipes from freezing this winter. In committee-of-the-whole last night (March 4), chief administrative officer Murray Clarke said the continuing cold temperatur...
Kincardine District Secondary School has organized a Clothing Drive for KDSS and surrounding schools within the Bluewater District School Board. The campaign began in response to the extreme cold weather warnings in the area this winter, says Eliza Bumba, one of the organizers. &quo...
Saugeen Conservation has received a donation of 100 acres (40 hectares) of forested land in the Pine River watershed, in memory of Donald "Murray" Martyn. We’re especially pleased with the donation”, said Luke Charbonneau, chairman of Saugeen Conservatio...
Almost 100 water services have been frozen this winter in the Municipality of Kincardine because of the extremely cold weather. With public works crews working diligently to restore these services, the municipality is offering bottled water to the affected residents, says chief adminis...
CHECK ON DRIVER RESULTS IN DRUG SEIZURE (SOUTH HURON, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing a drug possession charge after he was stopped by police March 1. Shortly after 10 a.m., a Huron County OPP officer spotted a grey Hyundai parked on the east shoulder of London Road (Highw...
After a lengthy debate and trying to cut a few thousand bucks here and a few thousand there, Kincardine council finally hammered out its 2015 budget, with a 7.08-per-cent tax-rate increase, Monday night. On an average residential assessment of $250,000, that equates to an increase of $92...
Members of the Kincardine Skating Club had an opportunity to shine as they performed at "Skate Spectacular," Friday evening at the Davidson Centre. The show featured individuals and groups, skating to a variety of music, much to the delight of the enthusiastic crowd. Leadi...
Huron-Kinloss taxpayers paid a total of $137,386.28 in council remuneration in 2014, up slightly from the year before. Township treasurer Jodi MacArthur presented the report at the general committee meeting Monday morning, March 2, outlining the total cost for council members' sala...