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Kelsey Bent

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

OEHL Cup Playoffs Preview

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

(1) Ripley Wolves vs. (8) Erin Outlaws (Wolves lead series 2-0) Game 1 – Erin 3, Ripley 7 Game 2…

North Perth invests $165K in new municipal SUVs

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council expanded its municipal fleet by three at its Feb. 5 meeting.

M-T supports Braemar operating license extension with letter to Ministry

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Braemar Retirement Centre’s operating licence is set to expire in June 2025, according to a staff report from the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry CAO.

Fourth annual This Is Home fundraiser hosted by It Takes A Village

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

It Takes a Village (ITAV) hosted its fourth annual This Is Home fundraiser and awareness campaign on Feb. 10

HPPH discusses provincial increase, municipal overage

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Despite having a $27,000 overage of municipal funding and a successful response from the COVID-19 funding, Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is still grappling with budgetary issues due to the amount of funding from the province. 

M-T looking into repairing Turnberry Conservation Area memorial entrance

Kelsey Bent February 15, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Citing its importance as a landmark and piece of Turnberry’s history, Morris-Turnberry council has directed staff to collect quotes for the work required to repair the memorial entrance of the Turnberry Conservation Area.

Two-car accident at Highway 23 and Perth Line 84

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL – OPP attended the scene of a two-car accident on the morning of Jan. 31. Pictured is…

80 per cent of people living in Huron feel safe walking after dark; 54 per cent in Perth

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

According to the United Way Perth-Huron Quality of Life report, living in a safe community is a large component of a resident’s self-perceived well-being. 

Council passes 2024 budget

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

According to North Perth Deputy Treasurer Becky Balfour, this is the earliest in her recollection that the municipal budget has been passed. 

County discusses better reporting of coyote sightings

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY – Council disagreed with a staff report that stated there is not enough evidence to…

Meeting of Creative Needle Club

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

LISTOWEL – The Creative Needle Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at Listowel Mennonite…

‘Off to the Races’ at Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The annual Helen Whitfield Ladies Curling Bonspiel was held at the Listowel Curling Club on Feb. 3 under the theme ‘Off to the Races.’

Council approves third year of April ice at Howick Community Centre

Kelsey Bent February 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council approved the installation of late-season ice at the Howick Community Centre for the third year in a row.

Howick Township approves purchase of fire chief vehicle

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Howick Township council gave pre-budget approval to allow for the purchase of a used 2012 Ford Expedition, to be used as the fire chief/bylaw enforcement officer’s vehicle at the Jan. 16 council meeting.

Monkton Diner hosting Feb. 5 spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit fire victims

Kelsey Bent February 1, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News

After a family lost their home, a local business didn’t hesitate to offer their support.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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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.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

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 Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

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.

Columnists

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

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.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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