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Kelsey Bent

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

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.

Legionnaires management changes hands

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

Long-time Listowel Legionnaires General Manager Chris Kurz, announced on May 29 that he would be stepping down from his role. 

Wingham musician’s career leads him to Carnagie Hall, locals comment on performance

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

Wingham native, Thomas Beard’s career has led him to performing at the legendary Carnagie Hall in New York City on April 20, 2024.

Wingham musician’s career leads him to Carnagie Hall, locals comment on performance

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Music, Wingham Advance Times

NEW YORK – Wingham native, Thomas Beard’s career has led him to performing at the legendary…

Listowel Memorial Hospital working to restore units after fire

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

On the morning of May 28, a small fire broke out within a construction zone on the second floor of the Listowel Memorial Hospital.

Stacked, Community Living North Perth team up

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Passing the cheque from a May 27 fundraiser is Stacked Pancakes co-owners Romy Sharma and Hitang Singla alongside Community Living North Perth representatives. The fundraiser raised $440.13.

Council approves purchase of a new tractor, arena rubber flooring, Atwood playground

Kelsey Bent June 6, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH – Council approved the purchase of one new tractor with a cab, to be located at the…

Business owners lament building permit issues, CBO offers explanations

Kelsey Bent May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, News

Three local businesses claim the municipality’s building department has let them down resulting in negative  impacts to the their businesses, which they say cost them thousands of dollars.

Community Living North Perth, Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House team up to fundraise

Kelsey Bent May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Community Living North Perth hosted a fundraiser joint with Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House on May 27 with 10 per cent of all sales going  toward their programs. 

Get ready to ‘Golf Fore Hospice’

Kelsey Bent May 30, 2024Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The sixth annual Golf Fore Hospice is scheduled for June 18 at Walkerton Golf and Curling Club.

Regional secondary schools rank on lower half of Ontario list

Kelsey Bent May 30, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Fraser Institute released its annual rankings of Ontario secondary schools on May 23, allowing parents to compare the academic performance of schools across the province in a report titled Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools.

Madill plays host to the Huron Perth Athletic Association Championships

Kelsey Bent May 30, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Madill hosted the Huron Perth Athletic Association Championships hosted in Wingham on May 22. 

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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.”

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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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