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Dan McNee

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Atwood Presbyterian Church drive-thru dinner a success

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

Atwood Presbyterian Church has been conducting its annual drive-thru fish and chips dinner for over 10 years, with the 2023 edition once again selling out its 300 meals on Sunday, June 4. Proceeds from the event are directed towards church betterment projects and other local community service organi

ACR highlights training year of Listowel Air Cadets

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

For members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, few days are as important as their Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR), which showcases the knowledge they have accumulated over a given training year.

IN PHOTOS: Elma Township Public School 2023 Family Fun Fair

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

Elma Township Public School hosted its annual family fun fair on Friday, June 2, which featured a fundraising raffle, live entertainment and a plethora of other enjoyable activities for the entire family unit.

Listowel Minor Ball Day set for this Saturday

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

A day that every local minor ball player looks forward to is set to roll this Saturday, June 10.

Hospital gala rakes in $500K for IV, lab upgrades

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

If there is one thing to be taken away from the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 11th annual Steppin’ Out Spring Gala this past Saturday night, it’s that the North Perth community is tireless in the support of its hospital, its top-tier health-care team, and the countless people who depend on

Howick Hustle hosts second annual food truck fundraising night

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Howick Hustle Minor Soccer Association hosted its second annual food truck fundraising night on June 4 at the Howick Community Centre, with a huge variety of delicious eats, live entertainment and fun activities for the kids.

Madill senior girls fall in Huron-Perth soccer final

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The two clubs that were virtually locked in at the top of the Huron-Perth Athletics senior girls’ soccer standings throughout the 2023 spring season were on a collision course for the playoff final last week, and that’s exactly how things transpired.

Elmira MCC Thrift and Gift marks grand re-opening June 15

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Business, Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

For over four decades, the Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) Thrift and Gift retail store in Elmira has been offering quality second-hand items at discounted prices. Ever popular throughout the region for its extensive selection, a recently-completed renovation to its Church Street West location h

IN PHOTOS: 2023 Blyth Rutabaga Festival

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The annual Blyth Rutabaga Festival featured a Touch-a-Truck event and slo-pitch tournament at the Blyth Community Grounds on Saturday, June 3, as well as a Lions steak dinner later that evening.

Alice Munro Festival well attended through weekend

Dan McNee June 8, 2023Arts & Entertainment, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

One underlying aspect once again brought many visitors to Blyth, Wingham and Bayfield on June 2-4 – and that is a deep love of both reading and writing.

LDSS varsity girls’ participate in provincial softball tournament

Dan McNee June 1, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

The LDSS varsity girls competed in the 10-team high school Provincial Women’s Softball Invitational on May 29 at the Barb Wright Diamonds in Palmerston, playing to a 1-2 preliminary record while missing out on the championship rounds. Pictured: Reece Cameron delivers versus Paris. Listowel (3-1) wil

Chalane Farms: Pioneering North Perth dairy automation

Dan McNee June 1, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

Perth County’s importance as one of Canada’s – and the world’s – premier agricultural production regions cannot be understated. The fact of the matter is simple; without farmers, we don’t eat. Their efforts allow us to continue to grow and thrive as a society.

Throwing analytics out the window

Dan McNee June 1, 2023Columns, Sports

If this method catches on and holds water going forward, countless National Hockey League analysts could be out of work.

Church members hear perspective on war from Ukrainian presenter

Dan McNee June 1, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

It has been 15 long months since Russian forces first advanced across the border in an unprovoked invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, and the passage of time has not made the ongoing conflict any easier to bear for Listowel’s Alex Kyrychenko.

Maitland River Elementary School hosts track and field meet

Dan McNee May 24, 2023Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Maitland River Elementary School held its annual track and field meet on May 17 at F.E. Madill Secondary School, with multiple divisions of student-athletes taking part in a number of different track events.

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New report cites local discrimination, hate groups, call to action for 2SLGBTQ+ population support

According to the report, many 2SLGBTQ+ participants expressed they felt excluded from community life, experiencing or witnessing discrimination based on their identities.

Howick Fire secures $16,800 from Fire Grant

HOWICK - At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Listowel area articles.

Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Maitland Conservation AGM set for Feb. 18

Maitland Conservation (MC) is inviting members and community stakeholders to join them for the AGM on Feb. 18 at the lower hall of the Blyth Memorial Community Hall from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

North Huron to recruit new civil marriage officiant; Emily Phillips set to retire

The Township of North Huron has announced the retirement of Emily Phillips, one of its original civil marriage officiants, who has served the community for over 20 years.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

The meaning behind Diabetes Awareness Month

November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects millions of people worldwide – including right here in North Perth.

Columnists

Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

Process begins to select new appointees to Grey Bruce Board of Health

By Pauline Kerr

WALKERTON - Bruce and Grey counties have taken steps to embark on what Special Advisors to the Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, Jim Pine and Dr. Eileen de Villa, referred to as “advancing a renewed board of health for the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit.”

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