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Kelsey Bent

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

North Perth council selects engineers for 2024 road reconstruction work

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Council received good news relating to recent engineering proposals, as Manager of Public Works Lyndon Kowch stated they came in under budget.

North Perth joins petition seeking changes regarding Highway Traffic Act

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth council does not plan to let up on their petition to limit vehicle speed in Kurtsville.

Howick sees increase in homes built, decrease in total permits issued

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

lthough the number of building permits issued in Howick Township is down, the projects seem to be larger than average.

Howick Fire Chief to split time as bylaw enforcement officer

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Fire Chief Josh Kestner was appointed the Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer at the Oct. 3 council meeting.

Howick will see two per cent increase in OPP bill

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Next year’s increases to the OPP budget in Howick Township are credited to a slight increase in the calls for service, number of households, salaries, and the 2022 cost-adjustment.

Howick to host trail grand opening

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Guests can get the full fall experience on Oct. 29 in Howick.

Take me back to happier times

Kelsey Bent October 12, 2023Columns

I don’t know about you, but after watching last week’s Toronto Blue Jays post-season games, I was looking for a pick-me-up. Or so to speak.

Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre hosts grand opening

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Business, Listowel Banner, Local News

Listowel Furniture and Sleep Centre celebrated its grand opening with community leaders on Sept. 30. Stan and Charlene Klasen took ownership of the business in July but will still offer Ashley brand furniture and mattresses, however they also carry locally made wood furniture, metal signs and home d

50 people take part in CIBC Run for the Cure, Oct. 1

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

CIBC Run for the Cure Listowel coordinator Kim Hutchings-Hahn (right), accompanied by Vicki Leppington (middle) and Connie Shiel (left), lead a group of roughly 50 people at the Oct. 1 event at Listowel Memorial Park. The aim of the third annual event was to raise funds and bring awareness to breast

IN PHOTOS: Pumpkinpalooza 2023

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Pumpkinpalooza 2023 was another big hit on the weekend, with droves of people turning out to find that perfect future jack-o-lantern.

North Perth acquires Wallace Ave. Scotiabank building

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

North Perth council unanimously agreed to confirm the purchase of the Wallace Avenue North Scotiabank building for $950,000 at its Oct. 2 meeting.

IN PHOTOS: 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 164th Howick-Turnberry Fair was held at the Howick Community Centre on Sept. 29 and 30.

Royal Homes hosts annual open house

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Business, Wingham Advance Times

Royal Homes hosted its annual open house on Sept. 29-30 offering tours of both the design centre and factor both located in Wingham. In the factory tour, guests got to see the unique construction process of a Royal Home.

Construction class at F.E. Madill Secondary School looking for work in the community

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Need a new garden shed or a custom wood project built? The students in Jesse Poels’ construction class at F.E. Madill Secondary School can help you out.

Remembrance Day services planned for Teeswater, Mildmay

Kelsey Bent October 4, 2023Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

In a report from CAO/Clerk Leanne Martin, plans for two Remembrance Day services were shared with council on Sept. 26.

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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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Waterloo Ravens host preseason game in Listowel

LISTOWEL - The U22 AA Waterloo Ravens hosted a preseason game against the Barrie Jr. Sharks on Aug. 30 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.

Maitland Conservation maintains its stance against the makeup of the new regional area, seeking explanation of methodology from the province

WROXETER – The province previously announced the borders of the newly-established regional conservation authorities; however, it announced the number of members that will make up the boards governing these new locations more recently on July 29.

See all Listowel area articles.

New ATV trail opens the door to off-road adventure

TEESWATER - After a year of construction and about $65,000 in upgrades, the Huron Shores ATV Club has officially opened the new Sideroad 30 multi-use trail, creating a legal route for off-road vehicles.

Student entrepreneurs wrap up summer of business with a barbeque

HANOVER – Thirty-five students from across the Saugeen Connects region wrapped up a summer of running their own businesses with a community barbecue and marketplace.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Summer of music comes to an end

WALKERTON - Aug. 29 and 30 marked the end of this summer’s Music in the Park, with an open mic event on Saturday at Market Garden Park.

Pedestrian safety issues considered

WALKERTON – Coun. Greg McLean put forward a motion calling for Scott Street to become a pedestrian priority area; Deputy Mayor Kym Hutcheon seconded the motion.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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

AI and other false promises

By Denny Scott

AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. AI is being sold as a panacea – or a one-cure-fixes-all medicine, if you prefer, when it’s not even AI. Much like the hoverboards that came out a few years back that were, at best, pale imitation

Fall Farm Frolic open doors to explore Huron County farms, food and arts

By Submitted

This free, self-guided event will open the gates at seven farms and agricultural businesses across Huron County.

MRI machine at Goderich will bring health, economic benefits for community

By Rachel Hammermueller

At their Aug. 12 meeting, Huron County council heard from representatives of the Magnetic Moments Capital Campaign, promoting continued commitment to fundraise for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) services in Huron County. 

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