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Kelsey Bent

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

Over a century of farming for local Martin family

Kelsey Bent April 13, 2022Listowel Banner, Rural

Marmeadow Farms Ltd. is a family-owned dairy operation in Britton, North Perth. The farm was previously owned by fourth-generation farmers Bob and Susan Martin, and currently owned and operated by fifth-generation farmers, Tim and Jenn Martin.

Ironmen bow out of post-season as Barons secure semifinal sweep

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Wingham Ironmen could not secure a win in their Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Pollock Division semifinal series against the Hanover Barons, falling 4-1 in Game 4. 

Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh residents to hold public meeting about eliminated ward system

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A group of local citizens in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh haven’t given up hope that the ward system might return to their township.

South Bruce moves toward hybrid council meeting format

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

With the easing of many of the public health policies associated with the pandemic, South Bruce council has decided to follow the trend. 

Electrical work for new Formosa outdoor arena approved by council

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council approved electrical work to be completed at the Formosa Recreation Complex for the construction of the new outdoor multi-use pad, however, council said the additional costs will need to be added to the Lions Club’s fundraising amount.

Teeswater Medical Centre to be run by not-for-profit corporation

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

South Bruce council approved a request to allow for the establishment of a not-for-profit corporation to manage the operation of the future Teeswater Medical Clinic. 

Teeswater Medical Centre fundraising campaign gets $500K kickstart

Kelsey Bent April 6, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The fundraising campaign for the new Teeswater Medical Centre kicked off with $500,000 in funding. 

Foxton Fuels celebrates its 50th year in business

Kelsey Bent March 31, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

For most of Mark Foxton’s life, he can remember his father, Bob Foxton, being an entrepreneur. When Mark was young, he remembers his father running a mobile lunch business, and prior to that, he was a foreman at Lloyd Doors.

Ironmen trail top-seeded Barons 3-0 in semifinals

Kelsey Bent March 30, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

At the time of publication, the Wingham Ironmen are down 3-0 in their Provincial Junior Hockey League Pollock Division best-of-seven playoff series against the top-seeded Hanover Barons. 

Howick hires new bylaw enforcement officer

Kelsey Bent March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Riley Brugess is Howick’s new bylaw enforcement/canine control officer.

Howick council changes their mind on recreational fire permits

Kelsey Bent March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

Two councillors proposed to reconsider the requirement of annual permits for recreational fires within the Township of Howick at the March 15 council meeting.

Howick passes 2022 budget with 2.6 per cent increase

Kelsey Bent March 23, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

On March 15, Howick council approved a municipal tax rate increase of 2.6 per cent.

Walk-in tattoo event held in Wingham

Kelsey Bent March 23, 2022Business, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

McKee Tattoo in Wingham hosted a St. Patrick’s Day themed walk-in tattoo event. The event saw the shop tattoo 19 people in the afternoon and evening of March 17. Pictured is Angelique Fritz getting a butterfly tattoo from artist Anna Miller. McKee Tattoo is planning to do another walk-in tattoo even

Wingham Protestant Reformed Church welcomes new pastor

Kelsey Bent March 23, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

What started as relief work to help the Wingham Protestant Reformed Church while it was without a pastor has turned into a permanent position. 

Rec department hosts March Break Madness day camp in Wingham

Kelsey Bent March 23, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

March Break Madness Day Camp put on by North Huron Recreation Department hosted a St. Patrick’s Day green party on March 17. The kids were asked to come dressed in their best green outfit. The recreation department also hosts day camps on PA Days and during summer break.

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Howick passes 2026 budget with 5.34% tax rate increase, plus 2% capital infrastructure levy

HOWICK - The council chambers here were more crammed than usual, as addi- tional chairs had to be brought in for mem- bers of the public in attendance for the township’s third draft budget presentation – which was passed at a tax rate increase of 5.34 per cent plus 2% capital infrastruc- ture levy.

North Perth continues to warm hearts with sixth-annual CNOY in Listowel

LISTOWEL – As the winter weather shows small signs of slowing, the break in colder weather brings…

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Sing! Show Chorus moving to Cargill Community Centre

WALKERTON - Byron Ballagh, Maria Ballagh and Steph Fortney, representing Sing! Show Chorus, appeared as a delegation at the Feb. 10 meeting of Brockton Council to request a rental rate reduction for Cargill Community Centre.

Council seeks to optimize use of sport courts

WALKERTON - The outdoor pickleball season isn’t that far away, and Brockton council wants to make sure users of the newly-refurbished tennis and pickleball courts in Walkerton are contributing what they should toward capital and operating costs.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

What do we do with all the dark?

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…

World Diabetes Day: Myths, facts, why it matters

Every year on Nov. 14, people around the world recognize World Diabetes Day (WDD) – a day that honours Canadian scientist Sir Frederick Banting (on his birthday), who co-discovered insulin alongside Charles Best in 1922.

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Belgrave community hosts Family Day celebration

By Cory Bilyea

The Belgrave Community Centre was the place to be on Family Day with a family breakfast hosted by…

Howick Fire receives $16,800 grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

At its Jan. 27 regular meeting, council here approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario after successfully securing $16,800 through the Fire Protection Grant from the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office.

Howick secures pothole grant

By Nicole Beswitherick

After successfully securing $38,000 through the Ontario Pothole Prevention and Repair Program, council here has approved entering into a transfer payment agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Transportation.

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