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Rachel Hammermueller

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Atwood Fire Station: Half a century of community service

Rachel Hammermueller August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel

There’s a reason the traditional gift for a 50th anniversary is gold – it’s half a century of commitment. That’s the word that rings true when one ponders the history of the Atwood Fire Station.

In Photos: Listowel’s Art In The Park

Rachel Hammermueller August 29, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

NORTH PERTH - Listowel Art In The Park was held at Listowel Memorial park on August 24.

Two representatives appointed to OPP Detachment Board

Rachel Hammermueller August 22, 2024Local News, Police, Wingham Advance Times

Council here appointed two community representatives to the Huron County OPP Detachment Board. 

Blyth Festival Art Gallery’s finale show is ‘Anything But Hysterical’

Rachel Hammermueller August 22, 2024Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Wingham Advance Times

Anything But Hysterical is an art show seldom seen in rural settings.

Listowel Legionnaires compete in U22 OBA tournament

Rachel Hammermueller August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Listowel Legionnaires junior team took part in the U22 OBA Tournament this past…

Perth County’s new Forest School focuses on learning in the outdoors

Rachel Hammermueller August 15, 2024Listowel Banner, News

At Last Forest School set up shop at the former Galbraith Optimist Camp, just east of Listowel, last April.

Gorrie flooded with tri-athletes

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

TRI-umph Triathlon returned to Gorrie this weekend for another adrenaline and fun-filled day of swimming, biking and running for ages 6-17.

Emergency crews respond to fire in downtown Listowel

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Police

Emergency crews responded to a unit fire within an east-side downtown building on Wallace Avenue North in Listowel at approximately 9:45 p.m., on Aug. 4.

Brussels dancer Alyssa Albers brings home gold

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Alyssa Albers took home a gold and a silver for Team Canada at the Dance World Cup in Prague.

Kadylack Farm Sunflower Walk drew crowds

Rachel Hammermueller August 8, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News

The Kadylack Farm Sunflower Walk on Perth Line 72 drew crowds of supporters from near and far to wander the golden acres over the long weekend.

Heartland gives care and advice for animals of all sizes

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Business, Listowel Banner, Rural

LISTOWEL – Perth County is synonymous with agriculture; and animals are at the heart of it. Since…

When it comes to Alice Munro, we can’t separate art from artist

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Columns, Editorials, Listowel Banner, Opinion, Walkerton Herald-Times, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

I gave myself more time to write this column than usual. I wanted to sit with the news of Andrea Skinner’s abuse at the hands of her step-father, and the revelations of her mother Alice Munro protecting him and their marriage over her daughter.

Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament a ‘summer staple’

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – In its second year, the annual Listowel Dodger’s Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament is…

Huron East Fire Department focusing on recruitment

Rachel Hammermueller July 25, 2024News, Wingham Advance Times

Interim Huron East Fire Fire Chief Marty Bedard updated council here on call frequencies, recruitment, and future programs in a report at the July 16 meeting.

Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival ends after 30 years

Rachel Hammermueller July 18, 2024Listowel Banner, Local News, Walkerton-Wingham-Listowel, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth Agriculture and Water Festival (HPAWF), held annually in Seaforth, is ending after 30 years. 

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Bears that Care: spreading compassion for kids

The Listowel Memorial Hospital and North Perth Fire Department received special deliveries on March…

Local band, Hitched, celebrate Paddyfest with intimate show at The Back 9

Local band Hitched played to an intimate, sold-out crowd at The Back 9 on March. 14. Consisting of…

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Walkerton Herald-Times March 19 Turnbacks

From March 11, 1987.

Consider the people who conduct the rescue

Bravo to the first responders who rescued the 23 ice fishermen who ran into trouble recently on Georgian Bay when the ice started breaking up.

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CIP grant will enhance accessibility

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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Editorial

From lived experience to lasting support – putting farmer mental health first

In March 2019, my husband Brian and I began milking cows in our new dairy barn near Cannington in Durham Region.

How did we get here?

The North Huron community is reeling from the news a council member was hospitalized with injuries suffered in an altercation following the Feb. 17 council meeting.

The horizon looms

It is a good news story that the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) trustees adopted their 2026 budget late last month, but it doesn’t line up with what is on the horizon. 

Columnists

Pretty plants, ugly outcomes: The high cost of invasive species

By Cory Bilyea

HURON/PERTH - Periwinkle, English ivy and goutweed look harmless in a backyard bed, but once they reach nearby woods, they can blanket acres. Maitland Conservation Ecologist Erin Gouthro explains how invasive species damage local forests and streams, and how to dispose of “problem plants” safely.

CIP grant will enhance accessibility

By Cory Bilyea

A new Wingham business, Life on a Footstool, was awarded a Community Improvement Program (CIP) grant by North Huron Council for $2,168.55 to help improve the façade and upgrade accessibility access.

Speaker shares how Amish keep food cold year-round with pond ice

By Cory Bilyea

During the Wingham and Area Historical Society’s first meeting of the year, Brent Bowyer described how one Amish family turns a small farm pond into their year-long refrigeration system each winter. 

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