Fall Fair fun
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08/09/2010, 11:48
As has been the case in recent years, the Craig family had the best float in Saturday’s Fall Fair Parade. Here, Ken Craig follows the float with a tray of his favourite food. (Josh Howald photo) |
The Plow Queen
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08/09/2010, 11:41
Tammy Fischer of Teeswater, left, crowns Janette Hammell 2010 Bruce County Queen of the Furrow Friday afternoon at the Bruce County Plowing Match north of Kincardine. For the full story, see this week's print edition. (Josh Howald photo)
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Davidson Centre addition hits snag
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08/09/2010, 11:37 By Barb McKay Structural problems with the Davidson Centre arena will likely bump up the cost of building the new addition, according to Kincardine’s CAO.
A recent survey of the building by a structural engineer revealed a disheartening surprise. The east foundation of the arena does not have the load-bearing capacity to hold up the new addition, which includes a gymnasium, change rooms and a viewing area overlooking the arena.
“When they excavated down and measured the foundation that supports the bearing capacity for the east wall they determined that it doesn’t have bearing capacity and they will present a new design,” said John deRossenroll.
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Dairy herd escapes barn fire
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08/09/2010, 11:35 By Barb McKay
The cause of a massive
Kincardine and Tiverton firefighters were called out to the blaze at Dun-Roven Acres farm at Concession 7 and Armow Road last Tuesday around 6:20 p.m. They found the barn, which was housing hay and straw, completely engulfed in flames. Smoke could be seen several concessions away.
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Bruce County Public Library to offer access for electronic voting
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08/09/2010, 11:34 A number of public libraries in
While normally closed on Mondays, six branches of the Bruce County Public Library, including two in Huron-Kinloss, will be open on Oct. 25 to allow residents to use Internet stations to vote.
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Quick learner
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01/09/2010, 09:58
Wyatt Sheppard, 2, of Kincardine, plays a tune on his pipes at Saturday night's massed band parade. For the full story and photos from the weekend, see this week's print edition of The Independent. (Barb McKay photo) |
Kincardine gets $515,000 for medical centre troubles
Lawsuit settled
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01/09/2010, 09:56 By Eric Howald
The final chapter of the six-year saga on the problems of the Kincardine Community Medical Centre has finally been completed.
Back in 2007, the
The clinic, opened in late 2003, was beset by problems almost from Day 1.
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Holocaust survivor, author to speak in Kincardine for World Peace Day
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01/09/2010, 09:53 By Barb McKay A Holocaust survivor will bring her message of tolerance to Kincardine for World Peace Day this month.
Author and Holocaust survivor Eva Olsson will speak to Kincardine students as part of the 6th Annual World Peace Day Event on Sept. 13. The event, organized locally by the Kincardine and District Secondary School Home and School Association, is designed to teach tolerance and understanding of all cultures to students of all ages.
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Charges in Point Clark, Walkerton
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01/09/2010, 09:50 A 21-year-old Bowmanville woman has been charged with consuming liquor out of residence after the car she was a passenger in was stopped by police on
South Bruce OPP is reminding people that it is illegal for the passengers of a vehicle to consume alcohol in the vehicle.
Police briefs
A Kincardine man has been arrested and charged with being intoxicated in a public place following a brief chase by police just before 11 p.m. Saturday. |