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Kelsey Bent

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

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.

County council approves Milverton subdivision near gun club

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

With two narrow votes, Perth County council approved two Official Plan amendments allowing a subdivision in Milverton to proceed.

United Way report: 10 per cent of youth smoke in Perth-Huron

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

A report commissioned by United Way Perth-Huron has highlighted certain aspects regarding the health of local youth.

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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.”

Columnists

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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