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Kelsey Bent

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

Stratford court case load, charges, revenue down in 2025

Kelsey Bent September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - In a report updating Perth County Council of activities at the Provincial Offenses Court office in Stratford, Manager of Court Services Vicky Hamilton said revenue is lower than last year.

School board approves new playgrounds to be purchased for North Woods Elementary School

Kelsey Bent September 18, 2025Listowel Banner, News

SEAFORTH - The Avon Maitland District School Board’s (AMDSB) Board of Trustees approved the purchase of two new playground equipment structures for North Woods Elementary School at its Sept. 9 meeting.

Local developer denied appeal of ministry’s decision regarding noise from Erie Meats

Kelsey Bent September 18, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL -  Earlier this year, the Ministry of Environment granted  Erie Meats Products Ltd. eight years to address noise emitted from the factory. These changes were part of an approval granted to the factory because “there were some plans for changes, and expansions on the plant,” according to Env

Scholarship announced, camping proposed at Hayloft 2026

Kelsey Bent September 18, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Ralph Spoltore, the proprietor of Spotty Dog Productions – the entity that presented the first Hayloft Music Festival – updated North Perth Council on Sept. 8.

Councillor asks for better sharing of closed road information

Kelsey Bent September 11, 2025News

LISTOWEL - Coun. Matt Richardson asked for an update from the Perth County Council representatives at the North Perth Council meeting on Sept. 3, regarding a new vehicle for spreading the word of road closures during the winter season.

South Maitland River drainage work will have impact on wide region

Kelsey Bent August 28, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - In a public meeting during the North Perth Aug. 11 council meeting, drainage work to the Maitland River was discussed.

Outback Tree Farm hosts CTFO field day

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Business, Listowel Banner, News, Rural

LISTOWEL - Tim and Christine Diebel of Outback Tree Farm, located east of Listowel, hosted the Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) field day event on Aug. 16.

New tender reduces janitorial costs for Perth County

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - A tender for new janitorial services at the four county-owned administrative facilities will reduce costs to $61,316 annually, over a three-year term.

North Perth seeks peer review of Perth County road study

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - North Perth is looking for a second opinion when it comes to the Perth County Road Rationalization Study, which assessed municipal roads proposed to be upgraded to the county.

County Forestry report sparks interest in tree replacement policy

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, News

STRATFORD - Straying slightly off topic, Coun. Robert Wilhelm, of Perth South, asked about the replacement of trees after reviewing the monthly forestry report.

Wingham Falcons host cricket tournament Aug. 17

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

ATWOOD - The Wingham Falcons (above) hosted a cricket tournament at Elma Township Public School on Aug. 17.

Perspective is everything

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Last week, I was having one of those weeks as a parent where everything was difficult. I had to do some disciplining, which I don’t enjoy doing – honestly, who does? I entered the second round of potty training – teaching my youngest. I was also dealing with the struggle that is finding childcare du

Cowbell Brewery hosts first Championship Wrestling event

Kelsey Bent August 21, 2025Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Council give first approval for Trowbridge subdivision

Kelsey Bent August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Council’s first look at the plans for a 16-lot subdivision did not register concerns at the Aug. 11 meeting.

Wild bird sighting at Listowel children’s event

Kelsey Bent August 14, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The North Perth Public Library hosted the Wild Ontario Bird Show at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Aug. 6.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Maitland Conservation aquatic health study states the system is ‘under immense stress’

WROXETER – “Our initial analysis and our impressions suggest a system that is under immense stress, and it requires targeted strategic action to improve its robustness to ensure it provides the foundation of healthy watersheds,” Maitland Conservation Watershed Ecologist, Erin Gouthro said.

North Perth Council wants baseball diamond included in West End Development

LISTOWEL – After public consultation has been included from the two open house events held in June, council got to see revised plans for the West End Development.

See all Listowel area articles.

Grey Normanby’s Carmen Ward crowned 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow

WALKERTON – Carmen Ward was crowned the 2026-27 Ontario Queen of the Furrow on Sept. 25, earning the provincial title after competing alongside young women from across Ontario in interviews, speeches and plowing.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Community rallies to help hospital foundation with donations

The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation has had a busy summer fundraising for initiatives like the X-Ray Suite+ Campaign.

Saugeen Children’s Village makes presentation to county council

WALKERTON – Marilyn Rosner and Al Leach of Saugeen Children’s Safety Village, located at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area south of Hanover, made a presentation to Bruce County Council on Sept. 17.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Farm Frolic opens doors to wide variety of county creations, landscapes, products

By Rachel Hammermueller

The Huron County Farm Frolic on Sept. 19 charted a map to several farm open houses, from longhorn cattle to wineries to pumpkin patches.

Council discusses school safety signs for Anabaptist schools

By Rachel Hammermueller

A topic heard often at this time of year, school safety was discussed during Huron County’s council meeting Sept. 23.

Huron County OPP saw 131 collisions in summer months, decrease in violent crime

By Rachel Hammermueller

Each time the Huron County OPP board meets, the detachment commander provides data tables of the latest in local crime occurrences. At their Sept. 21 meeting, Inspector Laura Lee Brown’s report paints a picture of July and August in the county, and the charges put forth from Huron County OPP. 

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