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Kelsey Bent

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

Council seeking explanation from feds regarding denial of recent housing funding

Kelsey Bent April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Matching the tone of comments from council on March 18, it would appear that two strongly-worded letters will be sent to the upper tiers of government, on North Perth stationery.

North Perth to discuss ward boundary options

Kelsey Bent March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH – Anticipating a lengthy discussion, North Perth council previously scheduled a…

Council seeking more information about allowing ATVs on NP trail

Kelsey Bent March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council directed staff to present further information regarding allowing ATVs to use a section of the North Perth trail between Listowel and Atwood at a future council meeting. 

2023 North Perth building department deficit totals $830K

Kelsey Bent March 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

North Perth’s incoming Chief Building Official (CBO), Sally McMullen, delivered some tough numbers for council to digest at the March 18 meeting. 

Walkerton Rotary Club’s seventh draw on March 21

Kelsey Bent March 28, 2024Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Rotary Club held its seventh draw on March 21, with winners as follows: Donna Dentinger ($1,000), Matt Dahms ($500), Sally/Bob Parks ($300), Gord/Pauline Francis ($250), Mark/Carolyn Meyer ($200), and Jason Jackson ($150). 

M-T nearing budget completion

Kelsey Bent March 21, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

At the March 5 council meeting, Morris-Turnberry was waiting on firm numbers from Huron County and Huron East before finalizing its 2024 budget. 

The importance of open-ended goals

Kelsey Bent March 21, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

On Tuesday, March 12, Camille Herron, 42, crossed the finish line of the first-ever Lululemon six-day long race named FURTHER.  Upon crossing the finish line, she not only completed the six-day-long ultramarathon – an incredible feat on its own – but also broke 12 world records. 

Binning St. reconstruction tender comes in $500,000 under budget

Kelsey Bent March 21, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

North Perth’s Manager of Operations, Lyndon Kowch, had the privilege of presenting what he called “the good news report.”

Council appoints Kasenberg to new PC OPP Detachment Board

Kelsey Bent March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, News

With a unanimous vote, North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg was appointed to the new Perth County OPP Detachment Board for a four-year term at the March 18 council meeting.

Perth County discusses download of new charges from the province, court backlog, new Justices of Peace

Kelsey Bent March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, News

According to a report update from Perth County Manager of Court Services, Vicky Hamilton, presented to Perth County council on March 7, the county is still waiting to hear if the province will pass down Part III charges. 

North Perth purchases new mic system for chambers

Kelsey Bent March 21, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Catching council off guard, North Perth’s Technology Services Team Lead Eric Bauer presented a report to council to purchase a new microphone system for $18,496 and to be installed in the council chambers, replacing the current five-year-old system.

M-T council gives pre-budget approval for culvert repair, roadside mowing, surface treatment

Kelsey Bent March 21, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Council gave pre-budget approval for a tender for culvert work on Moncrieff Road, roadside mowing, and road surface treatment. 

In Photos: 2024 Listowel Paddy fest

Kelsey Bent March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Alex Flanagan, Janessa Schott, Pam Cullen and Danica Zwep

County says ‘no’ to reduced speed limit in Kurtzville

Kelsey Bent March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Last fall, the Municipality of North Perth pleaded to Perth County to reduce speed limits in Kurtzville and increase traffic calming elements.

Howick updates procedural bylaw, embarks on new strategic plan development

Kelsey Bent March 14, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

Council updated its procedural bylaw to streamline meetings and reduce the use of paper at the Feb. 20 meeting.

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Howick CAO/Clerk recognized for 10 years in municipal government

CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) recently for 10 years of service in municipal management roles.

Council receives United Way update

At its recent meeting, council here heard a presentation from United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb, updating everyone on the 2024/25 campaign and the Northern Huron Connection Centre.

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Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

The Capitol Theatre: A Small Town’s Cinematic History

 This week I will take you back to the somewhat humble beginnings of Listowel’s own Capitol Twin Cinema.

Columnists

More than a matter of ‘clearing the swamp’

By Pauline Kerr

Hamilton has become another in the growing number of cities that have decided the solution to the homelessness problem is to root out the folks who live in encampments.

Building numbers down, but value up

By Denny Scott

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.

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