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Rachel Hammermueller

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Morris-Turnberry backs Howick on frustrations with new utility poles

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Local News, News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here approved a motion to endorse a letter from Howick Township addressed to multiple government officials, including MPP Lisa Thompson and Premier Doug Ford, concerning the installation of new utility poles for high speed internet. 

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

Morris-Turnberry addresses repairs to major damage on Salem Road

Rachel Hammermueller May 15, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At its May 6 meeting, council here heard from Director of Public Works Mike Alcock about damage to Salem Road, and options for repair. 

F.E. Madill hosts information night on human trafficking of youth

Rachel Hammermueller May 8, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

As part of the latest push to raise awareness around the locally rising threat of human trafficking, F.E. Madill Secondary School held an information night on Apr. 29, with gymnasium seats filled with listeners across age demographics.

Morris-Turnberry authorize internet, phone voting for 2026 election

Rachel Hammermueller May 8, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here passed a bylaw authorizing internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election, during its April 22 meeting. 

Listowel distillery releases commemorative bottle for town’s 150th anniversary celebration

Rachel Hammermueller May 8, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News

On May 2, the Listowel 150th anniversary steering committee gathered inside the newly opened JM Hutchison Distilling Co. in Listowel’s south end. 

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

Rachel Hammermueller May 1, 2025Business, Editorials, Local News, Rural, Walkerton Herald-Times

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

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

Rachel Hammermueller May 1, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News, Pieces of the Past

 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. 

Violence against women on rise locally; isolation, cost of living among factors

Rachel Hammermueller April 24, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

There’s a violent pattern in Huron and Perth counties. It’s noticed cross-organization, -sector, and right next door. Instances of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are on the rise locally, and it’s nothing new. 

Morris-Turnberry passes 2025 budget, sees a 4.01 tax rate increase

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Local News, Wingham Advance Times

ouncil here passed their budget for 2025, during its third reading and public meeting on April 8. The overall total residential tax rate increase is 4.01 per cent, or an increase of $144.55.

North Perth Dog Park is building momentum, funding needed; upcoming open house will provide answers to community questions

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The North Perth Dog Park working group, and members of the community, gathered on the sunny, warm afternoon of Apr. 13 at the pavilion in Listowel’s Memorial Park. 

Belmore hosts the 55th annual Maple Syrup Festival

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

The 55th Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival was held on April 10 and 12, with the village’s community centre packed for the highly-popular event.

Truck and trailer accident in Listowel April 9 led to a two day cleanup

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

LISTOWEL – On April 9, at approximately 5 p.m., a transport truck heading northbound on Highway…

Morris-Turnberry Council awards tender to Walker Construction Limited

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here awarded a tender for surface treatment on municipal roads to Walker Construction Limited for $502,830.20.

The Optimist Club hosted its Easter Bazaar at Sacred Heart High School in Walkerton

Rachel Hammermueller April 17, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Walkerton Optimist Club hosted its annual Easter Bazaar on April 12, its first year back at…

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Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

Crime Stoppers Huron Perth looking for board members

Crime Stoppers is on the hunt for new board members, and more representation from across the two counties.

See all Listowel area articles.

Council learns about development charges, Coun. Goetz against them

During a special educational council meeting focused on development charges, South Bruce Coun. Jeff Goetz railed against the implementation of such charges.

The Un-credible Trump

Canada’s newly re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to have gained his new mandate largely on the belief among voters he is best positioned to deal with the literally existential threat posed to Canada by US President Donald Trump.

See all Walkerton area articles.

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

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.

Fort44 in Teeswater is focused on the local connection

On Clinton Street, Fort44 Inc.’s office sits just beyond the 44th parallel – a geographical nod to the IT company’s local mentality. 

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. 

Columnists

Co-ed Wooden Bat Baseball Tournament held at Bluevale ball park

By Cory Bilyea

Bluevale Community Committee members Wayne Whalen and Tyler Hallahan held a Co-ed Wooden Bat…

McHappy Day in Wingham saw local names participating in this year’s fundraising event

By Cory Bilyea

Several local volunteers joined the Josephine Street location to help with the single largest McDonald’s fundraising day of the year.

Local indoor yard sale approaching finale after 35 years

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – A popular long-running indoor yard sale is set to draw to a close with its final sale…

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