Bruce County Memories: Erie Belle blows up off Kincardine

Bruce County Memories: Erie Belle blows up off Kincardine
The Lucknow Sentinel
Written by Bruce Krug (September 1965) and submitted by the Bruce County Historical Society On Nov. 21, 1883, the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine. She was a wrecking tug owned by a Windsor firm. Previously “Erie Belle” had been a passenger steamer
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Kincardine resident dies in single vehicle crash in Huron County

Kincardine resident dies in single vehicle crash in Huron County
The Lucknow Sentinel
A 77-year-old Kincardine resident died following a crash Sunday morning in Huron County. The single motor vehicle crash in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh happened shortly after 9 a.m., a Huron County OPP news release said. The OPP, Bruce County Emergency Medical Services and Lucknow Fire Department responded. The 77-year-old driver
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Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary partnering with New Orleans Pizza

Kincardine Hospital Auxiliary partnering with New Orleans Pizza
Kincardine News
A Kincardine pizza shop is hosting a fundraiser in support of the local hospital. In partnership with the hospital auxiliary, the Kincardine location of New Orleans Pizza is offering a coupon card with a savings package of more than $150, which is available for purchase at a cost of $25
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Fundraising for Kincardine hospital on the home stretch – just three and a half million to go

Fundraising for Kincardine hospital on the home stretch – just three and a half million to go
The Kincardine Independent
(By Liz Small) The finish line is nearly in sight, as the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation (KCHCF) is getting very close to raising the community’s portion of the … Continue reading Fundraising for Kincardine hospital on the home stretch – just three and a half million to go
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Giving Cruise Day supports Kincardine hospital with $100K matching goal

Giving Cruise Day supports Kincardine hospital with $100K matching goal
Kincardine News
Two local families are stepping up to match donations to the Kincardine hospital foundation during this year’s Giving Cruise Day on July 31. Wayne and Janet Palmateer and Dotty McClelland have each contributed a $25,000 matching gift, creating a combined $50,000 match for the community to unlock, the Kincardine and
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Kincardine postpones Canada Day fireworks until August due to forecast

Kincardine postpones Canada Day fireworks until August due to forecast
Kincardine News
Due to forecasted thunderstorms on Canada Day, Kincardine’s fireworks have been postponed until Aug. 15. The July 1 fireworks were originally postponed to July 3 because of the threat of severe weather. However, during the Canada Day storm, heavy rain and strong winds damaged some of the fireworks and equipment
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Archaeological survey of steam tug wreck site underway in Lake Huron

Archaeological survey of steam tug wreck site underway in Lake Huron
The Lucknow Sentinel
The S.S. Erie Belle exploded in Lake Huron on Nov. 21, 1883.
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Public asked for input on future of tourism in Kincardine

Public asked for input on future of tourism in Kincardine
Kincardine News
The Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) is inviting residents, visitors, and businesses to help shape the future of tourism by providing input into the development of a new tourism strategy. In partnership with the Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), the MOK is gathering feedback over the coming months to help identify
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Lois Hanna documentary nets new leads in OPP missing person case

Lois Hanna documentary nets new leads in OPP missing person case
The Lucknow Sentinel
Police say they have received new tips related to the disappearance of Kincardine resident Lois Hanna following the release of an OPP documentary about the case. “We want to thank those who watched the documentary, the media outlets that shared Lois’s case and especially those who came forward with information
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HuronTel commits $100,000 to new Kincardine District Senior School

HuronTel commits $100,000 to new Kincardine District Senior School
Kincardine News
The donation from HuronTel represents another step forward in the goal of raising $4.5 million for enhancements that go beyond the base school build.
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History behind donated signature quilt being sought in Kincardine

History behind donated signature quilt being sought in Kincardine
Kincardine News
A mysterious local artifact is being showcased at an upcoming quilt show in Kincardine. A signature quilt was donated to Knox Presbyterian Church to be sold at a recent flea market, but appearing to have significant historical value, the quilt was instead set aside and research into its history began
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