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Rachel Hammermueller

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Two North Perth residents receive Coronation Medals

Rachel Hammermueller October 10, 2024Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News

At a ceremony at Listowel’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 259, twenty area citizens received King Charles III Coronation Medals. 

South Bruce discusses county-level investment in local services; childcare and paramedic services at the forefront of concern

Rachel Hammermueller October 10, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard a delegation on the benchmarked investment Bruce County makes in upper tier local services in the municipality of South Bruce. Council raised questions about services that relate to some of the most topical issues locally – childcare and paramedic services. 

South Bruce adopts locker and vandalism policy

Rachel Hammermueller October 10, 2024News, Walkerton Herald-Times, Wingham Advance Times

Council here passed a bylaw to adopt and implement a locker and storage use policy.

South Bruce adopts alcohol consumption policy in arenas

Rachel Hammermueller October 3, 2024Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Council here heard a recommendation from the Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) at its Sept. 24 meeting to implement a consumption of alcohol policy across all municipality-run arenas. 

Community medical centre officially opened in Teeswater

Rachel Hammermueller October 3, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Community members and representatives gathered at 28 Clinton St. South to celebrate a milestone on Sept. 27. 

South Bruce hears Official Plan key points, discusses housing

Rachel Hammermueller October 3, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Council here received a presentation on key points from the Bruce County Draft Official Plan (OP) at their Sept. 24 meeting. 

United Way Perth Huron kicks off fundraising campaign at North Huron Connection Centre

Rachel Hammermueller October 3, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

United Way Perth-Huron kicked off its $2,624,772 fundraising campaign at Northern Huron Connection Centre, located at St. Paul’s Trinity Anglican Church on 19 John Street East in Wingham.

Wingham sees the Grand Parade supporting aging Canadians

Rachel Hammermueller October 3, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The Grand Parade in Wingham, supported by ONE CARE Home and Community Support took place on Sept. 28.

Howick-Turnberry fair made a successful return this year

Rachel Hammermueller October 3, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Wingham Advance Times

Horse shows, firefighter games, and live music filled the packed weekend at Howick Community Centre.

Cyclones battle Elmira Sugar Kings twice in one weekend

Rachel Hammermueller October 3, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports

The Listowel Cyclones hosted the Elmira Sugar Kings on Sept. 27 – giving the crowd a nail-biter of a game. 

Morris-Turnberry applying for emergency road sign funding

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Local News, Wingham Advance Times

At their Sept. 17 meeting, council here approved the application for the second round of the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, for the purposes of procuring Emergency Road Closed Sign trailers. 

Cruickshank Park at 360 Josephine St. sees major updates

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

New infrastructure, florals, and details can be seen at the inner-town park.

Brussels holds its 161st fall fair

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

The 161st Brussels Fall Fair was held Sept. 17 and 18.

North Perth Council adopts changes to procurement bylaw

Rachel Hammermueller September 26, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

At their Sept. 9 meeting, council here adopted changes to a current bylaw, following a presentation from Procurement Officer Samantha French and lengthy discussion. 

Listowel murals highlight shared experiences, facilitate conversation about local stigma

Rachel Hammermueller September 19, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

Local artists and volunteers Christine Campbell and Naomi McIlroy, along with The Village Founder and Executive Director Andrea Charest, showed the Banner two new murals inside The Village created by Campbell and McIlroy.

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Over 50 attend No Tyrants protest co-organized by Kincardine man

Contributed photos The No Tyrants protest, aimed at highlighting autocratic activities, specifically those in the United States, that was held in Owen Sound late last month brought over 50 protestors to Owen Sound’s city hall. Co-organizer Kevin Larson was very happy with the turnout, especially compared to another political protest around the same time.

Denny Scott dscott@midwesternnewspapers.com OWEN SOUND – A local rally aimed at refuting the…

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Monkton Lions A-15 supported by Steve Smith Auto Sales and Trillium Insurance Company

Steven Smith Auto Sales in Monkton and Trillium Mutual Insurance Company in Listowel continued support for the Monkton Lions A-15 by helping host the club’s annual e-waste fundraiser at the two sites on April 4.

Perth County weighs the options between Notice of Intent, permit processes for revised tree injury bylaw

STRATFORD - The bulk of the nearly three-hour-long Perth County Council meeting on April 2 was spent discussing changes to the tree injury bylaw, specifically whether a notice of intent or permit process should be used, or not.

See all Listowel area articles.

Bluewater board trustees debate funding motion ahead of Ministry of Education’s announcement

CHESLEY - Trustees with the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) debated a motion on professional development funding, just before the province revealed a legislation aimed at tightening school board governance and oversight.

Flooding, drainage work and water systems updates discussed at South Bruce council

SOUTH BRUCE - Flooding from spring melt and several days of heavy rain is putting pressure on drainage systems across South Bruce, as the municipality works through ongoing maintenance, repairs and water system operations.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Multiple donations to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation

WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a number of donations

Local youth meets prime minister

MONTREAL - The Liberal Convention in Montreal April 9-11 had over 4,500 attendees from across Canada – including six-year-old Rachel Rice, daughter of Liberal candidate James Rice from Paisley, and Katie Rice, who has sought a seat on Brockton Municipal Council. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Step In Style cuts ribbon, opens in Wingham

WINGHAM - Stepping into a new era, Claudia Kuepfer officially opened the doors to Step In Style with a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Council denies World Press Freedom flag request

North Huron Council has denied a request to raise the World Press Freedom Day flag at the municipal office on May 3, following a lengthy statement from Coun. Chris Palmer, who questioned the political nature of the flag and its connection to the United Nations.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

Hurting with you: our community

Last Tuesday, the staff here at Midwestern Newspapers spent the day doing what I will always call the worst part of the job – reporting on tragedy.

Finding a place to rest this lent season

During this Lent season, through the Lectio 365 Prayer App, I have been following along with…

Behind the Sirens: The commitment behind your local firefighters

When a fire truck races down the street with lights and sirens, most people see the emergency response in action.

Columnists

Monkton Lions A-15 supported by Steve Smith Auto Sales and Trillium Insurance Company

By Nicole Beswitherick

Steven Smith Auto Sales in Monkton and Trillium Mutual Insurance Company in Listowel continued support for the Monkton Lions A-15 by helping host the club’s annual e-waste fundraiser at the two sites on April 4.

Multiple donations to the Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation

By Submitted

WALKERTON - The Walkerton and District Hospital Foundation (WDHF) recently received a number of donations

Local youth meets prime minister

By Submitted

MONTREAL - The Liberal Convention in Montreal April 9-11 had over 4,500 attendees from across Canada – including six-year-old Rachel Rice, daughter of Liberal candidate James Rice from Paisley, and Katie Rice, who has sought a seat on Brockton Municipal Council. 

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