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Kelsey Bent

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Kelsey Bent is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.

Subdivision proposal would expand Atwood boundary

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - A combination of a delegation and planning report presented to council on Dec. 16 outlined plans for a subdivision to the east of Atwood.

North Perth to participate in project to sign civic addresses

Kelsey Bent December 26, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - The Farm 911/Emily Project launched roughly five years ago, in November of 2019, in response to a fatal farm accident involving a young girl named Emily Trudeau in Northumberland County in 2014.

AMDSB students surpass provincial averages in Specialist High Skills Major participation, completion

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

HURON-PERTH - Local schools have garnered a good reputation in the trades industry, however, the latest stat associated with Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) participation and completion will only further benefit it.

North Perth seeking more information about Mental Health Community Action Group

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - North Perth Council is seeking more information regarding a West Perth proposed Mental Health Community Action Group before agreeing to participate.

Turnbacks: Royal wedding photos featured in 1934 Wingham newspaper

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

1934 - Within the pages of the Wingham Advance Times dated Dec. 20, 1934, was an entire photo page featuring the royal wedding of Prince George of England to Princess Marina of Greece, which took place in London on November 29, 1934.

Rothwell calls Poilievre comments ‘deplorable’

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - An item within the Dec. 2 consent agenda at the North Perth Council meeting, inspired some strong words from Coun. Allan Rothwell.

Council approves facade design for new municipal building

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Council liked what they saw, in its first look at the facade designs of the municipality’s new downtown building.

North Perth’s Doug Kellum elected as the 154th Perth County Warden at Dec. 5 meeting

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - Stepping up from the county’s deputy role, North Perth Deputy Mayor, Doug Kellum put his name forward successfully for the 2024/25 Perth County Warden position.

Flag request delegation cut short by mayor

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - A delegate to council was given three chances to  stay on track, before Mayor Todd Kasenberg warned he was about to get  the proverbial hook.

Perth County council votes to discontinue PC Connect Rural Route program

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - With a divided vote of 6-4, Perth County voted to discontinue the PC Connect Rural Route program as of March 31, 2025. The same day the program will complete its pilot project period.

AMDSB looking for participants in second North Perth boundary review

Kelsey Bent December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News

HURON-PERTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is embarking on another boundary review for North Perth schools.

AMDSB welcomes new chair, vice

Kelsey Bent December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON-PERTH - At the Nov. 26 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, Michael Bannerman was elected a chair of the board of trustees, with Patricia Smith elected as vice chair.

North Perth allocates land in subdivision north east of Listowel for new school

Kelsey Bent December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - Further details of a subdivision to expand Listowel’s urban area to the north east were discussed by council at its Dec. 2 meeting.

First annual NPFD Appreciation Event held at Elma Community Centre

Kelsey Bent December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News

ATWOOD - For the first time, all three North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) stations gathered together for an appreciation event at the Elma Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Perth County mourns the death of County Councillor, Past Warden Jim Aitcheson

Kelsey Bent November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - In a Nov. 22 statement, Perth County shared its profound sadness for the sudden passing of County Councillor and Past Warden James (Jim) Aitcheson.

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Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

Perth County OPP puts funding towards strangulation, IPV training

Detective Sergeant Tara Bolstad informed the Perth County OPP detachment board at their meeting on Nov. 12 of funds used from provincial grants this year – the focus of all mentioned on the local issue of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). 

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Donations to Walkerton Fire Association go towards training equipment

The Walkerton Fire Association has received donations.

Donations for ‘Buy-A-Bone’ X-Ray campaign

Funds given to X-Ray Fundraising Committee Co-chair, including $3,000, $5,000 and $30,000 donations.

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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

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.

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Two arrested after break-in; impaired drivers in Howick

By Submitted

Huron County OPP has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road on Nov. 17. 

Recruiting new volunteer tax-filers for the upcoming season

By Submitted

United Way Perth-Huron (UWPH) is looking for community members to volunteer in local tax clinics for the 2026 tax season.

30-year-old fire truck rides off into sunset

By Cory Bilyea

Rescue 7 rolled into service when the Spice Girls topped the charts and dial‑up internet was still a novelty.

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