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Kelsey Bent

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

Home Grown Food Basket expands locally, out of province

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Business, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

In four short years, Home Grown Food Basket has expanded from a home-based business to a storefront in Wingham, and now to a secondary headquarters located in the former Fordwich United Church.

Local woman shares her traumatic experience to spread awareness of the dangers of blood clots

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

After Andrea Bernard had given birth to her first child 16 years ago, she developed pain in her left leg. She brought it up with her doctor, who gave it a look and sent her home after they did not see any visible signs of something wrong.

First ever Wingham Wasteless Wednesday set for May 4

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

What started as a personal chore for Pete Mulvey has turned into a community event to better the Town of Wingham. 

Falconer Bridge replacement tenders come in over budget

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

The Municipality of South Bruce had four companies answer a call for tenders for the replacement of the Falconer Bridge, all of which came in over budget. 

Ireland opposes purchase of SCBA fire equipment

Kelsey Bent April 20, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Coun. Mark Ireland was the lone opponent in a discussion about the purchase of a new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Mildmay fire station, as well as the purchase of a second SCBA unit for the Teeswater department.

OPP report shows general decrease in South Bruce crime

Kelsey Bent April 14, 2022Local News, News, Police, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

An annual report to South Bruce council has brought an area of concern to light for the local OPP. 

Wingham BIA pitch new digital sign at south end

Kelsey Bent April 14, 2022Business, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The long-anticipated installation of the Wingham BIA’s LED sign at the corner Josephine Street and Amberly Road was completed on April 5. 

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.

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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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Alzheimer society announces new executive director

STRATFORD – The Alzheimer Society of Huron and Perth (ASHP) recently announced Tracey Jones as its new executive director.

Panthers beach volleyball season soon coming to close, tournaments underway

Junior Panthers teams battled it out over a string of tournament games held under bright skies and…

See all Listowel area articles.

Regional effort to strengthen physician recruitment

TEESWATER – The Municipality of South Bruce is joining a formal agreement with neighbouring municipalities, health organizations and community partners to support the recruitment and retention of physicians across northern Huron and southern Bruce counties.

South Bruce searches for new integrity commissioner

TEESWATER – Finding a new integrity commissioner may prove challenging for South Bruce, as staff prepare to seek proposals after hearing some firms do not have the capacity to take on additional municipalities.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Homecoming – parade floats o plenty

The parade at this month’s Walkerton Homecoming featured the community’s best and brightest in all forms.

Ministry issues order for Pinkerton dam repair

WALKERTON – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued an order for repair of the Pinkerton dam. Brockton CAO Sonya Watson received word of the action just as the Herald-Times was going to press on Aug. 11. Mayor Chris Peabody said the order requires work to be done this year.

See all Walkerton area articles.

One local representative set for new conservation board

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Community newspaper publishers need fair rates, quality service from Canada Post

Community newspaper publishers are asking the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Québec Lieutenant, to direct Canada Post to offer publishers the same rate it offers to the country’s dominant flyer printer.

Living in a horror movie for the second time in my life

Last Tuesday, unless you live underground (which would not have been a bad idea that day), locals…

The uncommon common sense – part ??

Common sense, and the lack thereof, is something I’ve written about a number of times over the years because, unfortunately, every day there seems to be more and more people who couldn’t pour water out of a rubber boot without instructions being printed on the heel.

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One local representative set for new conservation board

By Rachel Hammermueller

As the provincially-mandated amalgamation of conservation areas looms, Maitland Conservation (MC) is continuing its campaign of awareness of the realities and shifts that will take place.

Huron plowing match coming to Morris-Turnberry in its ninety-eighth year

By Rachel Hammermueller

The 98th Annual Huron County Ploughing Match will be in Huron County Aug. 20-21, at 41936 Howick-Turnberry Road, Morris-Turnberry.

McKee Tattoo in downtown Wingham holds tenth anniversary celebration Aug. 7

By Rachel Hammermueller

“This day is also dedicated to the memory of our founder, Sheldon McKee,” a social media post from the business details.

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