Collins wins gold and silver

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20/02/2013, 04:03

Kincardine's Cindy Collins won gold and silver at the World Winter Games. For the full story, don't miss this week's print edition of The Kincardine Independent! (Barb McKay photo)

Man killed in two-car crash

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20/02/2013, 03:59

A Hanover man was killed last Wednesday in a two-car crash on Bruce County Road 10 in Brant Twp.

The South-Bruce OPP arrived at the scene after receiving a report of a two-vehicle crash just after 10 a.m. on Feb. 13. Officers arrived to find a black Ford Ranger had been travelling north on County Road 10 when it crossed the centre line and was struck by a southbound transport truck.

The driver of the Ranger, a 56-year-old Hanover man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The OPP Technical Collision Investigation Unit attended the crash site to help the South-Bruce OPP with this incident. Police said the investigation is in its early stages, and requested anybody with information call the South-Bruce OPP or CrimeStoppers. 

Municipality won’t float splash pad this year

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20/02/2013, 03:58

By Barb McKay

 

Plans are well underway for a new splash pad at Lions Park, but the new summer play area likely won’t be a reality for at least two years.

 

At its meeting last Wednesday, Kincardine council made the difficult decision to postpone giving funds to the Kincardine Lions Club until it has more money available to justify the contribution. The splash pad is the first project on the Lions Club’s 10-year improvement plan list for the park at the Davidson Centre and is estimated to cost $625,000, including engineering, roadwork and the construction of public washrooms.

 

Fire department, OPP to face off for charity

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20/02/2013, 02:47

Kincardine’s fire department will take to the ice this spring to battle the OPP for the title of greatest emergency services team.

 

The teams will face each on April 6 at the Davidson Centre arena for a charity hockey game. The winning team will receive the coveted Brass Nozzel trophy and bragging rights as the greatest emergency services team.

 

Proceeds from the event will go to the Kincardine food bank and Community Living Kincardine and District. Fire trucks and OPP cruisers will set up at the event for tours.

 

Winter driving

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13/02/2013, 05:54

The weather was perfect for winter carnivals in Tiverton and Ripley, seen here, all weekend long. Sleigh rides was just one of the activities that hundreds in both villages took part in. (Josh Howald photo)

Lake Huron level at record low

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13/02/2013, 05:47

By Barb McKay

 

Lake Huron water levels have reached a record low, but that does not mean there is cause for panic, according to a local coastal resources manager.

 

Geoff Peach, of the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation, said water levels in the Great Lake have dropped to 175.57 metres above sea level; below the record low in 1964 of 175.61. Lake Huron water levels have been measured since 1918.

 

PREDC talks finances with municipality

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13/02/2013, 05:45

By Barb McKay

 

The Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation (PREDC) cleared the air with Kincardine council last week by taking questions over its financial records.

 

The economic development corporation presented its audited financial statements for 2011 and its proposed budget plan for 2013 at last Wednesday’s council meeting. The municipality has set aside $140,000 in its draft capital budget for a fee for service agreement, but some members of council questioned how those funds are being spent and if the municipality is getting enough bang for its buck.

 

Big and Rich to headline Music in the Fields

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13/02/2013, 05:44

The Lucknow Kinsmen have lined up top notch talent for this year’s Music in the Fields country music festival.

 

Organizers confirmed last week that modern country stars Big and Rich will headline the two-day festival, slated for Aug. 23 and 24 in Lucknow. Self-proclaimed America’s Technicolour cowboys, Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich, shot onto the scene with their hit Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy, and have just released their latest album, Hillbilly Jedi.

 

Ice surface officially opened

Harbour Church cuts ribbon on rec pad
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13/02/2013, 05:35

By Josh Howald

It was fitting that Harbour Church received such wonderful weather for Saturday’s official opening of a new recreation pad in Kincardine.

The Kincardine Canadian Tire novices played an exhibition scrimmage following the grand opening of the Harbour Church's outdoor recreation pad on Saturday. For more on the story, don't miss In the Slot...in this week's print edition of The Kincardine Independent. (Josh Howald photo)

 

Winning Booth to open in Rock Shop location

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13/02/2013, 05:31

By Barb McKay

 

The Winning Booth has found a new home.

 

Isabell Stone, who has owned the business for eight years, learned Thursday that OLG will allow her to move her lottery machine to a new location. This came after an offer downtown building owner Don Murray, for her to relocate to his building further north on Queen Street. His current tenant, The Rock Shop, is closing after four years.

 

Stone, who grew up in northern Ontario, has 28 years experience with lottery sales.