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Kelsey Bent

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

Saving Graceland shines spotlight on local mental health issues

Kelsey Bent June 27, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Show on Blyth stage until Aug. 8

The Farm Show a reminder of Blyth Festival Theatre’s humble ‘barn’ beginnings

Kelsey Bent June 20, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

Kicking off the double whammy anniversary season: the 50th Blyth Festival Theatre season, as well as Gil Garrett’s 10th season as artistic director, is The Farm Show. 

North Perth approves Listowel sewer work, $110,000 over budget

Kelsey Bent June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Unfortunately, the saying ‘Make a deposit at the porcelain bank’ does not benefit the municipality this time, according to a June 3 staff report. 

Comparing North Perth, Perth County energy conservation plans

Kelsey Bent June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, News

On June 3, North Perth council approved its 2024 Energy Conservation Plan, subsequently, Perth County approved its plan at the June 6 meeting. 

North Perth aims to update building permit fees Aug. 1

Kelsey Bent June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council here plans to adopt new building permit fees with a scheduled phase in of a 10 per cent surcharge, beginning August 1, 2024.

Council offers letter of support to Listowel Gardens developer, ahead of passing housing CIP

Kelsey Bent June 20, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Although the intention of the North Perth Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is to improve the local housing market, it appears that its development has hindered the Listowel Gardens housing project.

Policy to facilitate additional names on firefighter monument approved

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A recent death has brought to light the need for a policy to facilitate the addition of names to the North Perth Firefighter Monument, connected to the 2011 tragedy that claimed the lives of two volunteer firefighters. 

Remembering humble beginnings

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I fear that a couple of councils are teetering on a slippery slope, with the recent disapproval of a townhome development. 

North Perth raises Pride flag at office

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

To commemorate and show its support to Pride Month, North Perth Pride in partnership with the Municipality of North Perth hosted its third annual flag-raising event on June 3. 

North Perth, Perth County turn down 19-townhome development

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

North Perth council sided with several vocal neighbours against a proposed 19-townhome development on Walton Avenue North in Listowel at the May 27 meeting. In following procedure, the proposed development with North Perth’s comments was presented to Perth County council on June 6, where after two t

Kasenberg appointed to Perth County road rationalization project committee

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Representing North Perth will be Mayor Todd Kasenberg in the Perth County road rationalization project, which could see the county assume six North Perth roads. 

Industrial, residential developments north of Listowel okayed by North Perth, County

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

A 54-acre development at the north end of Listowel, which includes industrial, commercial, and residential areas, received approval from Perth County on June 6, and on May 27 by North Perth. 

Council votes to maintain NPFD on-call weekend requirements

Kelsey Bent June 13, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council opted for the status quo for North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) on-call weekend requirements, despite roughly 43 per cent of the firefighters surveyed prefering reduced requirements. According to a report presented to council on June 3, approximately 57 per cent of North Perth firefighters w

North Perth Imagination Library receive a positive response in its first month

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council here was updated on the community response since the launch of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program in North Perth, at its May 26 meeting.

Ghostwriting

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Columns, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

I have this theory about dogs. The theory is, that the best dogs are not the most well-behaved dogs, they are the most memorable dogs.

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Life-threatening injuries sustained in fire at Wingham’s F.E. Madill

WINGHAM -  Shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7 emergency services responded to F.E. Madill Secondary School for a reported fire, according to police.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Listowel Chamber hosts successful woman’s night

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Chamber of Commerce hosted its Girls Just Wanna Have Fun event the…

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Skaters across the region show their talent at WFSC Challenge and Cheer competition in Belmore

BELMORE - After needing to reschedule due to weather conditions, the Walkerton Figure Skating Club (WFSC) finally held its annual Challenge and Cheer competition at the Belmore Community Centre on March 7. 

See all Mildmay area articles.

Council considers Mildmay boundary expansion to make room for future business development

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce is considering a request to support expanding its settlement boundary in Mildmay, as council reviews a report tied to the County’s new long-term planning document.

South Bruce prepares for new EMS dispatch system, medical priority calls expected in 2026

TEESWATER - A new approach to emergency medical response is coming to South Bruce this October, with local officials preparing for changes expected to roll out through 2026.

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Life-threatening injuries sustained in fire at Wingham’s F.E. Madill

WINGHAM -  Shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7 emergency services responded to F.E. Madill Secondary School for a reported fire, according to police.

Council authorizes sale of Augusta Street

Council here authorized selling a portion of Augusta Street in Lowertown at the end of their meeting March 17. 

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Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Two decades of disease, celebrated with cake

Friday, March 20, 2026 officially marked 20 years of me living with type one diabetes (T1D). And yes – I got a cake. A personalized one, actually.

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Life-threatening injuries sustained in fire at Wingham’s F.E. Madill

By Midwestern Newspapers

WINGHAM -  Shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7 emergency services responded to F.E. Madill Secondary School for a reported fire, according to police.

Council considers Mildmay boundary expansion to make room for future business development

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - The Municipality of South Bruce is considering a request to support expanding its settlement boundary in Mildmay, as council reviews a report tied to the County’s new long-term planning document.

South Bruce prepares for new EMS dispatch system, medical priority calls expected in 2026

By Emily Bowen

TEESWATER - A new approach to emergency medical response is coming to South Bruce this October, with local officials preparing for changes expected to roll out through 2026.

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