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Kelsey Bent

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

North Perth seeking more information about Mental Health Community Action Group

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - North Perth Council is seeking more information regarding a West Perth proposed Mental Health Community Action Group before agreeing to participate.

Turnbacks: Royal wedding photos featured in 1934 Wingham newspaper

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Pieces of the Past, Wingham Advance Times

1934 - Within the pages of the Wingham Advance Times dated Dec. 20, 1934, was an entire photo page featuring the royal wedding of Prince George of England to Princess Marina of Greece, which took place in London on November 29, 1934.

Rothwell calls Poilievre comments ‘deplorable’

Kelsey Bent December 19, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - An item within the Dec. 2 consent agenda at the North Perth Council meeting, inspired some strong words from Coun. Allan Rothwell.

Council approves facade design for new municipal building

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, News

LISTOWEL - Council liked what they saw, in its first look at the facade designs of the municipality’s new downtown building.

North Perth’s Doug Kellum elected as the 154th Perth County Warden at Dec. 5 meeting

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - Stepping up from the county’s deputy role, North Perth Deputy Mayor, Doug Kellum put his name forward successfully for the 2024/25 Perth County Warden position.

Flag request delegation cut short by mayor

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - A delegate to council was given three chances to  stay on track, before Mayor Todd Kasenberg warned he was about to get  the proverbial hook.

Perth County council votes to discontinue PC Connect Rural Route program

Kelsey Bent December 12, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - With a divided vote of 6-4, Perth County voted to discontinue the PC Connect Rural Route program as of March 31, 2025. The same day the program will complete its pilot project period.

AMDSB looking for participants in second North Perth boundary review

Kelsey Bent December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News

HURON-PERTH - Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) is embarking on another boundary review for North Perth schools.

AMDSB welcomes new chair, vice

Kelsey Bent December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News, Wingham Advance Times

HURON-PERTH - At the Nov. 26 Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) meeting, Michael Bannerman was elected a chair of the board of trustees, with Patricia Smith elected as vice chair.

North Perth allocates land in subdivision north east of Listowel for new school

Kelsey Bent December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News

NORTH PERTH - Further details of a subdivision to expand Listowel’s urban area to the north east were discussed by council at its Dec. 2 meeting.

First annual NPFD Appreciation Event held at Elma Community Centre

Kelsey Bent December 5, 2024Listowel Banner, News

ATWOOD - For the first time, all three North Perth Fire Department (NPFD) stations gathered together for an appreciation event at the Elma Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Perth County mourns the death of County Councillor, Past Warden Jim Aitcheson

Kelsey Bent November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, News

PERTH COUNTY - In a Nov. 22 statement, Perth County shared its profound sadness for the sudden passing of County Councillor and Past Warden James (Jim) Aitcheson.

Wingham Ironmen split weekend home games

Kelsey Bent November 28, 2024Sports, Wingham Advance Times

WINGHAM - The Wingham Ironmen hosted the Kincardine Bulldogs and Hanover Barons at home last weekend.

Perth County council authorizes staff to tender $11 million in 2025 capital projects

Kelsey Bent November 28, 2024News

STRATFORD - Perth County Council took its first look at 2025 capital budget at the Nov. 21 meeting.

Cycs topple first-place Lincolns at home, Maroons on the road

Kelsey Bent November 28, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - In the latest “Battle of Perth County” the Listowel Cyclones once again emerged victorious.

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Howick CAO/Clerk recognized for 10 years in municipal government

CAO/Clerk Caitlin Gillis, was recognized by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) recently for 10 years of service in municipal management roles.

Council receives United Way update

At its recent meeting, council here heard a presentation from United Way Perth-Huron Executive Director Ryan Erb, updating everyone on the 2024/25 campaign and the Northern Huron Connection Centre.

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Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

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Building numbers down, but value up

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

South Bruce Council approves resurfacing of park, questions timing

While South Bruce Council did eventually decide to resurface the Formosa Lions Club Park Playground in Formosa as the current covering did not meet the standards necessary, the timing of the request left some council members questioning the actions of the Formosa Lions.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

We cannot overlook our own issues

The recent federal election had the highest voter turnout in decades. It seems Canadians took notice when the American president took to sniping at our prime minister, calling him Governor Trudeau, and Canada the 51st state.

A glimpse of The Great War through the headlines of Perth County 

 The town of Listowel was a young 39-year-old when WWI broke out in Europe, and those living among the quiet pastoral fields of Perth County and the many communities within it sent their loved ones to places unknown for King and country, their lives immortalized by ink on page. 

The Capitol Theatre: A Small Town’s Cinematic History

 This week I will take you back to the somewhat humble beginnings of Listowel’s own Capitol Twin Cinema.

Columnists

More than a matter of ‘clearing the swamp’

By Pauline Kerr

Hamilton has become another in the growing number of cities that have decided the solution to the homelessness problem is to root out the folks who live in encampments.

Building numbers down, but value up

By Denny Scott

While building permits issued in South Bruce since the beginning of the year are slightly down from last year, Chief Building Official Phil van Hardeveld said that wasn’t as important as the fact that building values are up.

Kurz raises over $17,000 at final strongman fundraising event

By Kelsey Bent

LISTOWEL - The finale to Chris Kurz’s 24-hour decathlon featured him pulling a cargo van across the arena floor at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on May 18.

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