RECYCLING BINS BURNED (HURON TWP, ON) – Dec. 26, at 10:44 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report that blue recycling bins had been burned at the Huron-Kinloss Township landfill site located in the 2000 block of Concession 6 east in Huron Township. The bins were burned...
Once again, Kincardine Community Services had a successful Christmas hamper program due to the continuing effort and generosity of the community. There were 178 hampers provided to 114 families and 64 individuals. The numbers include 261 adults, 49 teens, and 133 children, for a total ...
The South Bruce OPP is urging the public to play a role in reducing property crimes in the community. Acting inspector Wayne Thompson, detachment commander, and constable Kevin Martin, community services officer, held a press conference this morning (Dec. 29) with the local media, asking...
Kincardine District Secondary School will have a new vice-principal, effective Feb. 1. Current vice-principal, Lori Templeton, will become principal at Chesley District Community School, while Suzanne Kennedy, a system special education lead teacher for the Bluewater District Schoo...
About 30 members, officers, family and friends of the 183 Typhoon Squadron, Kincardine Air Cadets, enjoyed their annual Christmas party at the Kincardine Legion, Friday, Dec. 5. Lisa Moore, chairperson of the sponsorship committee, welcomed everyone and then Air Cadet Alex Pierce pointed...
Grades 7 and 8 students at St. Anthony's School, Kincardine, were walking the runway at a fund-raiser fashion show held Wednesday night, Dec. 17, at the school. The "All That Glitters ... Dress to Impress" fashion show featured casual wear and glamorous outfits from Baxter&...
Pledge forms are now available for the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce Walk for Memories to be held Jan. 31, 2015, at Huron Heights Public School, Kincardine. This will be the last winter Walk for Memories. In the spring of 2016, the local agency will be joining Alzheimer Societies acr...
A crowd of students and staff from Ripley-Huron Community School, and guests, enjoyed a turkey dinner at the Ripley Complex, Wednesday, Dec. 10. Teacher Barb Grubb's Grade 8 class and parents hosted the event which offered delicious food and a great sense of community in sharing a me...
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 Dadson ...
Santa Claus was greeting children during Brunch with Santa, Sunday afternoon at the Bruce Inn in downtown Kincardine. Young and old, alike, had an opportunity to visit with the Jolly Old Elf, who makes his special journey Wednesday night (Christmas Eve), much to the delight of children a...
The following are Letters to Santa Claus from Kindergarten students at Ripley-Huron Community School. Dear Santa: My name is Jacob. I have a sister named Abby, and we have been very good this year. Thank you for my presents last year. They were so cool. If there is a bumblebee Transfo...
WINTER WHEAT CROP DAMAGED (CULROSS TWP, ON) – Dec. 23, at 1:06 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of crop damage in a field at the intersection of Huron-Bruce Road and Sideroad 5A in Culross Township. Officers noted ruts in the field similar to what would be lef...
Phillip Craig is helping to bring maple sap to the table with style. Born and raised in Kincardine, the 26-year-old lived in Ottawa for seven years where he graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Arts in communications and a Bachelor of Education, and taught for a y...
As we look back on the past year, we count our blessings that we live in a free country and that we don't live in a state of fear as so many do in the rest of the world. Thank you to our faithful readers who encourage us with your kind comments. To everyone, we trust that you will hav...
(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) - Huron County OPP officers were called to the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Hawkins Road between Saratoga Line and Prosperity Line in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, Tuesday morning, Dec. 23. At approximately 8:15 a.m. a passerby came ...
The Kincardine Community Concert Band was joined by choirs from Ecole Elgin Market Public School and Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School in the presentation of a Christmas concert at Kincardine United Church, Dec. 7. Besides some magnificent Christmas music by the entire band, and...
It was another busy year at Bruce Power, as the world’s largest operating nuclear facility provided over 30 per cent of Ontario’s energy at 30 per cent less than the average cost of electricity. Bruce Power also played a key role in the province’s energy mix, contributi...
Letters to Santa from Kindergarten students at Ripley-Huron Community School: Dear Santa, This year I have been really nice. I am nice to my family. If you are not too busy I would love a teddy bear and a Barbie book. I really need some new hair clips and new socks. My wish for the wo...
IMPAIRED DRIVER FACING DAY IN COURT (HURON TWP, ON) – Dec. 21, at 3:13 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol along Concession 8, stopped a grey GMC Sierra pick-up truck. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol and he was arrested after a brief strug...
Two ambitious young men have been given the green light to build an outdoor rink at Scott's Point. In committee-of-the-whole Wednesday night (Dec. 17), Mike Hardwick and Alex Bamford told Kincardine council that the community of Scott's Point is a subdivision located on the shore...
AMEC-Black and McDonald, located in Underwood, launched a program Dec. 4, challenging its staff of about 70 people to bring in donations for the Kincardine Food Bank and place them under the “Spirit of Giving Tree.” The challenge was to fill the Ford Escape of Michelle Lamont...
Tiverton Park Manor Musings Resident Irene Bradley has a big birthday this month. The Tiverton native turned 102, Saturday, Dec. 20. Best wishes to Irene. Thanks to the Tiverton Knox Presbyterian Sunday School Group for coming out to the Manor, Dec. 14, to entertain the r...
The Kincardine Legion hosted its annual Christmas Dinner for Veterans, Nov. 30, with about 30 veterans in attendance, along with Legion members, family, friends and guests. The evening included a turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, and live entertainment with Santa Claus.
The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation received more than $30,000 in donations Friday morning. The first was $20,000 from the Power Workers Union, presented by Howard Phorson and Ken Bellan, on behalf of the Power Workers Union staff who work at Bruce Power. The money g...
Irene Bradley is still enjoying each day as it comes, at the age of 102. The resident of Tiverton Park Manor celebrated her birthday Saturday with family, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Lois Bradley. "I don't feel any different," she says. "I&#...
Letters from Grade 2 students, Ripley-Huron Community School Dear Santa, How many cookies have you eaten this year? How are Mrs. Claus and the reindeer? How are the elves? Am I on the Nice or the Naughty list? Santa you can bring me anything for Christmas. Merry Christmas! Love, ...
Students at Ripley-Huron Community School entertained the crowd with their annual Christmas concert, Dec. 12. The program featured dancing, singing, and acting, much to the delight of parents, grandparents, relatives and friends. The students are now on Christmas break, returning to sch...
Bruce Power announced Friday (Dec. 19), it will participate in an operational safety performance review led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). <p>The review will focus on the Bruce "B" generating station which is recognized internationally for its s...
The Huron Heights Public School band and choir, under the direction of Shelley Van Veghel, entertained the residents, guests and staff at Trillium Court Seniors' Community, Kincardine, Friday, Dec. 5. There are almost 70 members in the band, consisting of students in Grades 6-8, wh...
Ken Bauman left Kincardine council with a great parting salvo, with respect to repairs needed to the Kincardine tennis courts, located along the Lake Huron shoreline at the bottom of Harbour Street. "The ball is in your court," he said, Wednesday night (Dec. 17), at the final c...
The Dec. 21 general membership meeting of the Kincardine Legion has been CANCELLED. The next meeting is Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. Dec. 31, the Legion is hosting its annual New Year's Eve Party; hot and cold lunch included. There are a few tickets left. Check the ad on the K...
(LONDON, ON) – Several southwestern Ontario residents face charges following a lengthy investigation into illegal drug trafficking rings by members of the OPP. Members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) ignited Project PINECREEK in 2012 as a project to gather eviden...
After people suffer from a heart attack, go through surgery and return home, they are often cautious about returning to regular activity. That's where the Hearts in Motion cardiac rehabilitation program can help. Run by the Kincardine Family Health Team, at the Kincardine hospital, ...
Nuclear power is clean and affordable Ontario will end 2014 with nuclear power providing about 60 per cent of our electricity at 30 per cent below the average cost of power in the province. That's a fact. In a year where there has been a wide-ranging discussion about and attention p...
MAN ARRESTED FOR MISCHIEF INCIDENTS (CHESLEY, ON) – Dec. 17, at 6:28 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received reports of property damage on 1st Avenue South and 2nd Avenue Southwest in Chesley. Officers arrived to find that a grey Chevrolet Malibu and a beige Chevrolet Silverado...
A group of Grades 7-8 students from Ripley-Huron Community School arrived at Kincardine McDonald's Tuesday (Dec. 16) to present almost $1,000 worth of toys for Ronald McDonald House in London. This is the second year the students in Barb Grubb's class have collected Canadian Tire...
The Kincardine Legion has announced the winners of the Remembrance Day poster and literary contest. Taking prizes at St. Anthony's School are: Julia Ferrier, second Junior B & W Poster Grace Gudelj, third Junior B & W Poster Lindsay Gibson, second Intermediate B & W ...
The December meeting of the Purple Grove Women's Institute was held at the home of Marilyn Reid. Members and guests answered the roll call by giving a gift for the Ripley and area Christmas Hamper program. The collection that was taken will be donated to Sleeping Children Aroun...
The Kincardine Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders and their leaders celebrated the fun of the season with recent Christmas parties. The Sparks and Brownies held their event Dec. 2 at Kincardine Baptist Church where they made crafts and played games, while the Guides and Pathfinders...
The latest history book for Huron Township and Ripley is ready, and just in time for Christmas. To celebrate, the history book committee is hosting a launch party for the book, "Families and Farms of Huron Township and Ripley 2015," Thursday, Dec. 18, from 7:30-9 p.m., in the u...