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Kelsey Bent

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

Howick Township to join Perth-Wellington riding in proposed federal electoral map

Kelsey Bent September 28, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has proposed a new electoral map for consideration that would remove Howick Township from the federal riding of Huron-Bruce and place them within the riding of Perth-Wellington.

Archives: Local woman lives in haunted house

Kelsey Bent September 22, 2022Columns

We are approaching the best time of the year, in my opinion.

Howick fire chief resigns

Kelsey Bent September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

In a letter included in the Sept. 6 council meeting agenda, Shawn Edwards resigned from his position as Howick’s Fire Chief.

Owner of pony attacked by dogs pleads for action from Howick council

Kelsey Bent September 14, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A delegation to Howick council on Sept. 6 begged council for action after a pony was recently attacked by three dogs near Gorrie.

Staehli wins Canadian 5K Championship

Kelsey Bent September 14, 2022Sports, Wingham Advance Times

On Sept. 11, Julie-Anne Staehli claimed gold at the 2022 Canadian 5K Championship.

Ontario law enforcement Torch Run returns to Huron County

Kelsey Bent September 14, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After a three-year pause the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run made its return to Huron County on Sept. 8.

PLAY REVIEW: Blyth Festival Theatre’s ‘John Ware Reimagined’ is a western rollercoaster on stage

Kelsey Bent September 7, 2022Arts & Entertainment, Columns

The first scene of Blyth Festival Theatre’s rendition of John Ware Reimagined was uncomfortable to say the least, however, the show continued with cultural highs and lows, each sharing an important lesson in diversity and equality.

Local designer recognized by Better Homes & Gardens Magazine

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Later this month, Karan Barton will make yet another trip to New York City as she has again been selected as one of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine’s (BHG) Stylemakers.

Wingham Lions host barbecue to benefit hospital

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, Wingham Advance Times

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

Day camp donated to North Huron Food Share

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

A group of day campers and camp leaders showed off a cheque for $290 made out to the North Huron Food Share on Aug. 26 in front of the North Huron Wescast Community Complex.

Wingham Ecological Park anniversary honoured with community walk, look at redesign plans

Kelsey Bent August 31, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

As a way to celebrate the work that went into the creation of the Wingham Ecological Park 30 years ago, two groups totalling roughly 50 people, and led by Wingham Trail Committee members walked the trail on Aug. 28.

Lemonade stand raises money for London Children’s Hospital

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News

Three local young ladies decided to make the best of a warm summer day by running a charity lemonade stand with all proceeds going towards the London Children’s Hospital. Addy Gibson, Summer Gibson and Ellie Heibein set up their stand on Donegan Street West on Aug. 20. The youngsters had a successfu

Listowel 4-H Dairy Club hosts fundraising BBQ

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural

Pictured serving up a barbecue lunch at the Listowel Peavey Mart on Aug. 20 is Listowel Fair Ambassador Hayleigh Royce with her fellow 4-H members Natalie Robinson and Addison Barclay. The Listowel 4-H Dairy Calf Club raised $266.22 from the barbecue last Saturday. The club graciously appreciated t

Howick hosts WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The U15 Howick Hawks hardball team hosted the WOBA Championship Consolation 2 Tournament last weekend in the newly revamped Gorrie Ball Diamond, with five teams travelling from Clinton, Owen Sound, Listowel, and Saugeen.

Wroxeter Rippers raise over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County

Kelsey Bent August 24, 2022Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The first-ever Victim Services Day at the Ballpark was a success, raising over $1,450 for Victim Services Huron County.

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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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