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

Perth County gets more information about Milverton Subdivision

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Perth County council received more information about a planned subdivision south of Milverton at the April 4 meeting. 

Predators U13 C girls win at Division III championships

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

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Council chooses status quo in ward boundary decision

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Despite allocating $55,000 to retain the services required for a ward boundary review in 2021, North Perth council opted to keep the current electoral system with a vote of 7-3.

Seedy Saturday event kick starts North Perth Seed Library

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Seedy Saturday event in Listowel kicked off the library’s creation of a seed library. Library staff explained that seeds are given out, but can also be donated to support an ongoing seed library program. This event is in connection with Seeds of Diversity, an organization dedicated to protecting

Solar eclipse puts on a show in the sky

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Although the region of Huron-Perth did not fall along the path of totality, the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse still put on a show in the sky with 95 per cent totality visible. The next total solar eclipse is expected to be visible from this area on October 26, 2144. 

Tender approved for Highway 86 resurfacing east of Listowel

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Although a specific date was not given, Perth County’s Asset Management and Engineering Specialist, Bill Wilson told council the project should begin early this year for two weeks, or less. 

Council votes to allow Binning Street parking during Cyclones playoffs

Kelsey Bent April 11, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

Council amended the agenda at the April 8 meeting to include an item from Lyndon Kowch, director of operations, regarding allowing parking on Binning Street during the Junior Cyclones playoff season. 

In Photos: Easter fun in Elmwood

Kelsey Bent April 4, 2024News

Little ones scramble for Easter eggs, under the watchful eyes of parents. The plastic eggs were traded for bags of Easter treats.

Funding supports North Perth Agriculture and Agri-business Advisory Committee, specialist

Kelsey Bent April 4, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Council has made it known that the local agri-business sector is a priority and plans to support and promote agriculture through its newly-established Agriculture and Agri-business Advisory Committee, and new specialist role in the municipality.

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. 

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April unemployment rate decreases to 5.2 per cent

WALKERTON – In April, the unemployment rate in the Stratford-Bruce Peninsula Economic Region…

Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

North Perth Public Library to be home for new community art mural

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Branch of the North Perth Public Library was a vibrant sight on June 6,…

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Math gains emerge in early grades as Bluewater board outlines achievement plans

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) received updates on mathematics achievement efforts and a broader student achievement strategy during a governance standing committee meeting on June 2.

Bluewater District School Board passes balanced $299M budget amid rising costs and funding gaps

CHESLEY - The Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) has approved a balanced $299.1-million budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, navigating financial pressures while continuing to maintain a focus on student achievement and well-being.

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‘Freiburger Bash’ celebrates four major events for Marvin and Angela Freiburger

WALKERTON - When Marvin and Angela Freiburger hold a celebration, they go all-out.

D-Day commemoration

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 members were joined at the Walkerton Cenotaph by several community members on June 7, to commemorate D-Day, or the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, with a brief ceremony.

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

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Editorial

Government decisions need to be reviewed with rural lens

Federal and provincial governments are forgetting how important rural and agricultural communities are to the country.

Do they really not make things like they used to?

Just so nobody gets the idea that I’m some kind of curmudgeon in a dark room hunched over my…

This is what you get when you vote for a party instead of a person

Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong MP Marilyn Gladu could be facing a (likely doomed to fail) legal challenge from the very people she represents.

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Regional track and field see local schools compete at F.E. Madill

By Rachel Hammermueller

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted junior and senior elementary school students for their annual…

New sign in Bluevale tells story of Walt Disney’s local connection

By Rachel Hammermueller

A permanent historical information sign at the junction of Clyde Street and Morris Street in Bluevale tells the story of the famous family in the region..

Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…

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