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Kelsey Bent

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

North Perth to consider lowering speed limits on Line 87, west of Highway 23

Kelsey Bent October 25, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

Speed limits along Line 87 continue to be a topic of discussion of council.

North Perth discusses lofty capital budget, 10-year project forecast

Kelsey Bent October 25, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

At the Oct. 18 North Perth budget meeting, staff presented a high-level overview of the proposed 2024 capital budget to members of council, which included projects they have deemed necessary to be completed next year, as well as a 10-year forecast of projects to come. 

Council passes 3.5 per cent fee increase for Perth Meadows tenants

Kelsey Bent October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News

North Perth council voted for a gradual increase, as opposed to a spike in monthly occupancy fees, for those living at the Perth Meadows Suites and Town Homes.

11U Legionnaires recognized by North Perth council

Kelsey Bent October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Sports

North Perth council presented medallions to the Listowel 11U Legionnaires in recognition for their OBA ‘C’ championship win at the Oct. 16 council meeting. Deputy Mayor Doug Kellum said “this is the fun part of the job,” as he recognized the young athletes. The 11U team put together a remarkable sea

Huron-Perth Period Poverty task force providing free menstrual products at local libraries this fall

Kelsey Bent October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products due to cost or other barriers. 

Huron Perth Public Health discusses normalizing COVID-19

Kelsey Bent October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

“We are in a fall wave of COVID-19 but I just want to point out how different it feels,” Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health and CEO, Dr. Miriam Klassen, told the Board of Health on Oct. 13.

North Perth ward boundary review options available for public feedback until Oct. 30

Kelsey Bent October 19, 2023Listowel Banner, Local News, News

The way voters choose members of North Perth municipal council in the next election could change drastically.

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

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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…

See all Kincardine area articles.

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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