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Rachel Hammermueller

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Becoming North Perth: amalgamation of Listowel, Elma, Wallace

Rachel Hammermueller July 24, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News

The amalgamation of the Town of Listowel, the Township of Elma and the Township of Wallace into what is now North Perth triggered a lengthy process of restructuring and recalibrating for those living in the municipalities, and those chosen to lead it.

Fun for all ages; kids, senior, sports events at Listowel’s 150th

Rachel Hammermueller July 24, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

The Listowel Homecoming celebration will feature events and activities for attendees of all ages.

Listowel’s policing history older than town itself

Rachel Hammermueller July 24, 2025Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News, Police

Policing in these parts is older than the town of Listowel itself; the first policeman, Robert Woods, hired on in 1869, six years before the town’s incorporation. 

Fire Chief updates Morris-Turnberry Council on training, calls

Rachel Hammermueller July 17, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their July 8 regular meeting, council members here received a report from North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar, outlining the month of May in emergency calls, significant incidents, training and general updates for his department. 

Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes sale of surplus land in Brussels

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

Council here, at their June 17 meeting, passed two bylaws to stop up, close and sell portions of road allowances and surplus land in Brussels. 

OPP request assistance in decades old missing person investigation

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Timed around the 37th anniversary of a heavily-reported Huron County missing person investigation, OPP have renewed a request for help locating Lois Hanna, who disappeared from Kincardine between July 3-4, 1988. 

LDSS students create farm stands representing Perth County for roadside display of local produce and goods

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Food, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Rural

In late April, art and woodworking students at Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) began creating the design and structure of what would become five out of 10 total farm stands, housing local produce and goods in locations across Perth County. 

‘Quiet in the Land’ an affecting story of how traditions protect and destroy us; award-winning play makes return to Blyth Festival

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Opinion, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Returning home to the Harvest Stage after 44 years is Anne Chislett’s historical drama 'Quiet in the Land.'

Council waives permit fee for Pioneer Park dugout plans

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here waived a building permit fee for the Bluevale Community Committee at their June 17 meeting, effectively helping proposed work on the dugouts at the Pioneer Park baseball diamond come to fruition. 

Fireworks light up the night sky for Atwood celebration

Rachel Hammermueller July 10, 2025Listowel Banner, Local News

ATWOOD - Atwood held its annual Canada Day fireworks celebration at dusk on July 1.

Huron East Fire Chief updates council on priorities in role, station activities

Rachel Hammermueller July 3, 2025Local News, Police, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

At their June 17 meeting, Morris-Turnberry Council heard an update from new Huron East Fire Chief Glen Ackerman. 

Council waives permit fee for Pioneer Park

Rachel Hammermueller July 3, 2025Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here waived a building permit fee for the Bluevale Community Committee at their June 17 meeting, effectively helping proposed work on the dugouts at the Pioneer Park baseball diamond come to fruition. 

North Perth emergency crews respond to truck fire on Main Street in Listowel

Rachel Hammermueller June 26, 2025News

On June 17, shortly after 5 p.m., Perth County OPP and North Perth Fire Department were called to a motor vehicle that was on fire on Main Street East in Listowel.

Morris-Turnberry Council authorizes next steps in emergency culvert repair

Rachel Hammermueller June 26, 2025Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Council here authorized necessary steps to repair a culvert following a sink hole on Elevator Line.

LDSS and Eastdale students collaborate on interactive play for outdoor mud kitchen

Rachel Hammermueller June 26, 2025Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News

This spring, Listowel District Secondary School’s art club collaborated with Listowel Eastdale Public School’s Kindergarten class to design and paint rocks to be used in the Kindergarteners’ outdoor mud kitchen.

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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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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

2026 International Plowing Match media day

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Bruce County’s IPM enters final countdown

WALKERTON - With less than two weeks until the gates open, Bruce County's 2026 International Plowing Match is about 90 per cent complete.

Going Hog Wild: Mildmay fair packs three days of tradition and family fun

MILDMAY - Crowds packed the arena on opening night and lined the grounds through a weekend of sunshine as the 161st Mildmay Fall Fair mixed long-standing traditions with new memories, from crowning a new ambassador to cheering at the demolition derby.

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Media representatives get a taste of what’s in store at 2026 International Plowing Match

WALKERTON – On Sept. 11, media people got a taste of the excitement that’s building about the 2026 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Bruce County, just outside Walkerton.

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LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

See all Wingham area articles.

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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.”

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Perth County archives sees increase in inquiries, some linked to new citizenship law

By Kelsey Bent

STRATFORD – A recent report to Perth County council states Stratford-Perth Archives staff have responded to 2,021 queries via email/phone and in-person visits this year as of the middle of August. This is a 48 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

LWHA welcomes Dr. Isabella Graham to growing surgical program

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Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) officials said in a media release they are continuing to strengthen its surgical program with the recruitment of Dr. Isabella Graham, who will join the organization as a general surgeon.

Mills back in court Oct. 26, completing program for charge

By Rachel Hammermueller

Mills, along with Duty Counsel Melissa Egan, provided an update to Justice of the Peace K. McNamara for Mills’ ongoing legal process, after the Central Huron resident was originally charged in connection with an altercation in February in Wingham.

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